Overhead conductor installation is a meticulous process that uses a push-and-pull system to ensure conductor integrity.

1. Pilot line stringing: A lightweight pilot line is first pulled between the towers using a hydraulic puller.

2. Pulling Rope Stringing: The pilot line is then used to pull a stronger, anti-twisting braided steel pulling rope through a series of OHTLstringingequipment.com/Stringing-Blocks--Sheaves.html target='_blank'>Stringing Blocks (sheaves) mounted on the towers.

3. OHTLstringingequipment.com/Conductor-Stringing-Equipment.html target='_blank'>conductor stringing: The conductor is attached to the pulling rope using a Swivel joint and a conductor pulling grip. A hydraulic Tensioner applies back tension to the conductor reel, keeping it elevated off the ground, while the hydraulic puller pulls the rope, drawing the conductor into place.

4. Sagging and Clipping: The conductor is then "sagged" to its precise tension and secured to the insulators on the towers using clamps.

Key Equipment:

• Hydraulic Pullers: For pulling the rope and conductor.

• Hydraulic Tensioners: For applying back tension to the conductor drum.

• Stringing Blocks: To guide the conductor along the towers and reduce friction.

• Anti-Twisting Braided Steel Rope: A critical component for safety and efficiency.

• Swivels and pulling grips: To connect the pulling rope to the conductor.