A cable pulling grip allows pulling trailers and tension hydraulics to lay down and run the cable through various recesses and passages with zero damages and optimal results. However, errors in cable pulling grip choices can lead to problematic project results. Here are four easy ways to help you find the perfect cable pulling grip for your projects.
Cable Outside Diameter
All electric and optic fiber cables come in various shapes. To find the perfect cable pulling grip, you need to measure the cable's outside diameter. Imagine the pulling grip as a rubber glove that tightens as it pulls. However, pulling grips are galvanized steel meshes that wrap themselves around the cable's outside diameter.
Grip Size
After measuring your cable's outside diameter, you can determine its grip size efficiently. Your pulling grip manufacturer can give you a table that offers various thresholds to ensure the grip encompasses the cable's diameter, fits snugly, and tightens without damaging or losing the cable. This step is critical because any error will result in time-consuming in-field troubleshooting during the project.
Suitable Eye Style
Swivels, flexible, and breakaway eyes offer various benefits depending on the structure and direction the cable will travel. For example, swivels ensure a tight grip on the cable while allowing it to untwist, avoiding any possible tangles or damages due to twist. Flexible eyes can introduce heavy tension, which is essential for corner pulls and bends.
Tension, Working Load and Breaking Strength
You'll need to measure the cable's tension limits and the required working load to get it over the project area's various corners and obstacles. In doing so, you can calculate the grip's ideal breaking strength to ensure the entire installation will not go awry.
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