It can be a tricky task to handle cable if you’re not adequately prepared. In such circumstances having the right cable handling equipment can make your life a lot easier. That’s why here at Rotrex Winches we are proud suppliers of a comprehensive range of cable handling equipment that will help to make your cable handling on site far more efficient.
There are so many different types of cable handling equipment that it can be difficult to know which ones you might need or would find useful during your operation. Here are just a few of the types of cable handling equipment that could come in handy when you’re hard at work.
Cable Drum Rotators
Cable drum rotators are heavy duty pieces of equipment, often being welded with steel with sealed bearings. As they come with one fixed and one adjustable Diablo control, these shaped steel rollers allows you to rotate the drum of your winch and wind in that cable with ease.
Cable Drum Jacks
Lightweight and versatile, hydraulic cable drum jacks are an almost indispensable piece of equipment to keep your cable tidy. Cable drum jacks can be adjusted quickly to accommodate a wide variety of cable drums, and are often fitted with wheels so that they can easily be moved without much effort at all. They are best used as supports for cable drum spindles
Sub Duct Pulling Eyes
Sub duct pulling eyes, also known as carrots, come with a clevis pin and an eye at the other end to attach or draw rope in. These are often tapered and threaded to cover a certain range of sub duct. There are two ranges of sub duct pulling eyes: PE1, which suits a sub duct range of 24-29mm, and PE2 which has a larger range of 29-37mm.
Conduit Rods
Conduit rods are an ideal, fast way of installing draw ropes and winch ropes into ducts, making them ideal for cable pulling operations. Conduit rods are often glass-fibre reinforced epoxy rods, with an outer polyethylene coating which gives them excellent adhesion properties. They also benefit from great elasticity which makes them well suited for any duct installation. Conduit rods are often available on a free standing frame, or on a mobile frame for larger rods.
Cable Stockings
Sometimes called cable socks or cable grips, cable stockings are an extremely efficient method of supporting or pulling cables. Cable stockings are usually manufactured from high tensile galvanized steel wire, giving them an admirable strength. For specific operations in adverse environments or where an even stronger pull is needed, it is also possible to obtain cable stockings made from stainless steel wire or even Kevlar.
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Here at Rotrex Winches we are experts in supplying all the types of cable handling equipment mentioned above and more. If you’re looking for the right equipment to help you handle your cables, why not contact us today? We would be delighted to help you find the right solution.
