Cable Pulling Standards

Cable pullers must be in good working condition their dynamometers properly calibrated and be securely mounted prior to use.

Cable pulling standards.

General field practices are provided to aid in preparing for large and small cable installations. Minimum bending radii and maximum pulling tensions. Jamming minimum bending radius pulling lubricants pulling tension sidewall pressure splicing the institute of electrical and electronics engineers inc. Static friction between the cable sheath and the pipe walls is minimised by the grease which makes it easier to pull the cable into the pipe.

Ensure the cable pulling winch is placed at a suitable position according to the length of the cable and the condition of the site. In preparing for a cable pull it is just as important to cover the small details as it is to assure that the cable does not exceed maximum sidewall pressure. The unit lbf stands for pounds force. These injuries happen when the human body is forced to work beyond its limits.

These devices are manufactured in various torque ratings. Pulling cables transcript each year in the u s 31 000 construction workers seek medical attention due to sprains and strains suffered on the job. Problems of installation can be avoided by designing cable layouts within the installation limits of this recommended practice. The maximum pulling tension for 4 pair 24 awg horizontal utp cables should not exceed 110 n 25 lbf to avoid stretching the conductors during installation the requirement is 110 newtons of pulling force in metric units or 25 lbs pulling force in imperial units.

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