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Pulling

Cable pulling is a process used in electrical and telecommunication installations to route cables through conduits, ducts, or along designated paths. It often requires specialized tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient installation. Here’s a brief description of cable pulling using dust rods, capstan winches, and pulling ropes:

  1. Dust Rods: Also known as "flexi-rods" or "fish rods," these are flexible, extendable rods that help guide pulling ropes or cables through conduits, especially in tight or hard-to-reach spaces. Dust rods are commonly used for small-scale cable pulling in confined areas like walls, ceilings, or underground ducts. They provide precise control for threading cables through complex pathways.

  2. Capstan Winches: A capstan winch is a mechanical device used for pulling cables over long distances. The winch features a rotating drum (the capstan) around which a pulling rope is wound. As the capstan rotates, it pulls the cable or rope with a controlled, steady force, minimizing the risk of cable damage. Capstan winches are typically powered by an engine and are useful for heavy-duty cable installations, such as pulling large power or telecom cables through underground ducts or across open spaces.

  3. Pulling Ropes: These are durable ropes designed to pull cables through conduits or ducts. They are usually made from materials like polyester or polypropylene, which offer high tensile strength and low stretch. The pulling rope is attached to the cable and then pulled through the conduit using manual labour, a capstan winch, or other pulling equipment. Pulling ropes are chosen based on their strength and compatibility with the weight and length of the cable being installed.

Together, these tools ensure smooth and safe cable installation in various environments, whether over long distances or in confined spaces.

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6mm x 120m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

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6mm x 120m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound surf...

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11mm x 150m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from CABLEITUK

CABLEITUK
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11mm x 150m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra Duct Rod (Conduit Rod) 150m Ref: 102-4-2   High quality glass fibre reinforced helically wound epoxy rod givin...

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LUB1 - 20L Silicone and Water Based Cable Lubricant with Microspheres

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vLubricant Approved to BT Specification MAT 138C Emulsion based with silicone this product is specially formulated with added micro beads to reduce...

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Electric 110v | 2500kg Pulling Capstan Cable Pulling Winch

CABLEITUK
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Electric Cable Puller Winch  The Cable Puller provides the perfect solution to installing long or heavy lengths of cable in difficult locations. It...

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Cylindrical Duct Brushes

CABLEITUK
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Duct Brushes  Cylindrical Brush with Polypropylene Centres drilled and fitted with threaded steel Rod, Steel end caps and pulling eye each end. Ove...

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Cable Duct Steel Mandrels

CABLEITUK
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Cable Duct Steel Mandrels Steel mandrels for cable duct proving are made from steel and equipped with steel rotating fixing eyes at both ends. Thes...

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Sonde Duct Rod adaptor for 9mm, 11mm or 14mm Rods

CABLEITUK
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Adaptor allows the Sonde to to be connected to the end of a 9mm, 11mm or 14mm EPD & CableitUK range of rods Adaptor is 12mm to 10mm reducer ** ...

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RUNPOTEC - FIBREGLASS ROD PROFI-SET 4.5mm 7 PIECE ACCESSORY KIT

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Professional set fibreglass rod Ø 4.5 mm - RUNPOTEC RTG Ø 6 mm thread with robust steel reel Ø 330 mm (galvanised/powder coated) with new double ru...

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RUNPOTEC - FIBERGLASS ROD Ø 9MM WITH STEEL CAGE INCL. NEW DOUBLE-OUTLET SYSTEM 150m

Runpotec
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Cable puller glass fibre rod Ø 9 mm - RUNPOTEC RTG Ø 12 mm thread with robust steel reel (galvanised/powder coated) Ø 730 mm incl. new double run-o...

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RUNPOTEC - FIBERGLASS ROD Ø 7,5 MM WITH STEEL CAGE INCL. NEW DOUBLE-OUTLET SYSTEM

Runpotec
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Cable puller glass fibre rod Ø 7.5 mm - RUNPOTEC RTG Ø 12 mm thread with robust steel reel (galvanised/powder coated) Ø 730 mm incl. new double run...

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Replacement Duct Rod Frames from EPD

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Duct Rod / Cobra Replacement Frames from EPD   Replacement Duct Rod frames, these can be used with our CableitUK & EPD range of rods. Frame siz...

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9mm x 150m Length Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from CABLEITUK

CABLEITUK
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Duct Rod (Conduit Rod) 9mm Diameter x 150m Length Cobra Reel High quality glass fibre reinforced helically wound epoxy rod giving good adhesion pro...

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9mm x 120m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

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9mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Coil Replacement from EPD

EPD
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9mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Coil Replacement from EPD   A range of UK manufactured range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy r...

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6mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Coil Replacement from EPD

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6mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Coil Replacement from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound...

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4mm x 60m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

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4mm x 60m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound surfa...

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4mm x 40m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

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4mm x 40m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound surfa...

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4mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Replacement from EPD

EPD
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4mm (Rod Only) Duct Rod Replacement from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound surf...

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4mm Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

EPD
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4mm Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound surface and...

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11mm x 100m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from CABLEITUK

CABLEITUK
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11mm x 100m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra Ref: 102-4 Duct Rod (Conduit Rod) 100m Ref: 102-4-1   High quality glass fibre reinforced helically wound epox...

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11mm x 1 00m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EPD

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11mm x 100m Duct Rod on Reel / Cobra from EDP   A range of UK manufactured high quality glass fibre reinforced epoxy rod with a helically wound sur...

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Winch Support Plate for Portable Winch

Portable Winch
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This support plate is ideal for anchoring a winch to a vehicle or to the anchoring system for trees and posts (PCA-1263 / SKU 167-16-6)). It pivot...

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Square Tubing with Bent Pin 45.7cm for Portable Winch

Portable Winch
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This 50,8 mm (2'') square tubing fits perfectly in Category III hitch receivers. It provides a solid winch anchor on a vehicle using a receiver hi...

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Square Tubing with Bent Pin 30.5cm for Portable Winch

Portable Winch
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This 50,8 mm (2'') square tubing fits perfectly in Category III hitch receivers. It provides a solid winch anchor on a vehicle using a receiver hi...

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