"Cable Stringing Accessories" are the various supplementary components, often passive or consumable, that are installed with the conductor or are integral to the stringing process itself, but are distinct from the primary machinery ("Equipment") and handheld items ("Tools"). They are typically left in place (like conductor accessories) or are integral to the temporary setup for stringing.

They differ as follows:

• Cable Stringing Equipment: Refers to the large, powered machinery that performs the primary tasks of pulling and tensioning conductors over long spans (e.g., hydraulic pullers, tensioners, reel winders).

• Cable Stringing Tools: Encompasses portable, often handheld or manually operated items used by line workers for specific tasks at the tower or on the ground (e.g., pulling grips/socks, swivels, dynamometers, line hoists, crimping tools, sag sights).

• Cable Stringing Accessories: These are the items that enable the smooth and safe passage of the conductor, or are added to the conductor for long-term performance and protection. Key examples include:

  • Conductor Rollers (Stringing Blocks/Sheaves): Guide the conductor along the route, reducing friction.

  • Anti-Vibration Dampers: Installed on conductors post-stringing to mitigate vibration.

  • Spacers & Spacer Dampers: Maintain spacing between bundled conductors and provide damping.

  • Repair Sleeves/Armor Rods: Used for minor conductor repairs or reinforcement.

  • Conductor Splicing Accessories: Components for permanent conductor joints.

  • Overhead Ground Wire (OHGW) Hardware: Specialized fittings for earth wires.

  • Temporary Grounding Sets: Crucial for safety during stringing.

  • Pilot Wire Accessories: Connectors and devices for handling pilot lines.

In essence, "Equipment" provides the power, "Tools" provide the direct manipulation, and "Accessories" provide the critical components that ensure the conductor's integrity and the efficiency of its installation and long-term performance.