
What are the main types of machines used for underground cable installation?
2025-08-16The machines used for underground cable installation can be divided into two main categories based on their function: machines that prepare the path, and machines that install the cable.
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Trenching and Laying Machines: These machines are used to prepare the ground for the cable. This category includes:
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Trenchers: Machines that use a digging chain or wheel to excavate a narrow, continuous trench for the cable or conduit.
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Vibratory Plows: These machines create a slit in the ground and simultaneously feed the cable into it without the need for a wide, open trench. This "ditchless" method is faster and less disruptive.
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Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Rigs: For complex installations under roads, rivers, or existing structures, these rigs drill a pilot hole and then ream it out to accommodate the cable or conduit.
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cable installation Machines: These are the machines that handle the cable itself, from the reel to the final position. Our product line focuses on these specialized machines.