How do I protect low voltage cables from damage during installation?

2025-08-15

Protecting low voltage cables is crucial, as damage can lead to costly rework or system failure. The best way to protect cables during a pull is to use a combination of the right tools and best practices:

  • Use the Right Equipment: Never exceed the cable's maximum pulling tension. Our pullers with integrated tension monitoring systems prevent over-pulling.

  • Apply Cable Pulling Lubricant: A professional-grade lubricant reduces friction by up to 80%, allowing for a smoother pull at a lower tension and minimizing the risk of insulation damage.

  • Use underground-Cable-Laying-Equipment-and-Tools.html target='_blank'>cable rollers and Guides: Placing rollers at strategic points, especially where the cable changes direction, prevents the cable from scraping against sharp conduit edges or other surfaces.

  • Maintain the Minimum Bending Radius: Avoid sharp bends. Our cable guides and sheaves are designed to maintain the cable's required minimum bending radius, which protects the internal conductors from stress.

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