
What is the fundamental toolkit for a professional underground cable laying project?
2025-08-16Answer from Ningbo Changshi: A professional underground cable laying project requires a systematic approach and a suite of interconnected tools. We see the fundamental toolkit as a four-part system:
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1. pulling machines: This is the core of the operation. Depending on the size of the project, this can be a trailer-mounted hydraulic winch for heavy-duty power cables or a more compact winch for smaller communication cables. These machines provide the controlled and consistent pulling force necessary for long distances.
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2. Cable Management Equipment: This category includes everything that handles and guides the cable. Key items are cable OHTLstringingequipment.com/Reel-Stands--Cable-Winders.html target='_blank'>Reel Stands or trailers to safely dispense the cable and a variety of underground-Cable-Laying-Equipment-and-Tools.html target='_blank'>cable rollers to support the cable along the route and reduce friction at bends and entry points.
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3. Duct Preparation and Access Tools: Before pulling, the conduit must be cleared. Tools like duct rods (often made of fiberglass), duct cleaners, and mandrels are used to prove the conduit is clear of obstructions. For difficult access points like manholes, specialized manhole cable guides are used to protect the cable sheath from damage.
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4. Connection and Monitoring Accessories: This group includes the smaller but critical components. Cable pulling socks (grips) securely connect the pulling line to the cable. A Swivel is essential to prevent the pulling line from twisting the cable. Most importantly, a tension meter is used to monitor the pulling force in real-time, preventing the cable from being overstressed.
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