Electrical and Cable Pulling

Electrical and cable pulling equipment installs conductors through conduit and tray. Cable pullers and crimping tools share the top of the class, with fish tapes for the first line in.

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Cable Reel Stand and Feeder

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How it works

A fish tape threads the empty conduit and hauls back a pull rope; the puller then draws the conductor bundle through, its capstan multiplying force well beyond hand strength while staying under the cable's rated pulling tension. Crimpers finish the run, compressing connectors with calibrated dies into gas-tight terminations.

Types & variants

Cable Pullers: Powered tuggers that pull conductor and cable through conduit and tray.
Crimping Tools: Hydraulic and manual tools that compress connectors onto conductors.
Fish Tape: Flexible tape that routes pull lines through conduit.

How to choose

Pull calculations — conductor weight, run length, bends — set required puller force; lubricant and correct setup often matter more than raw capacity. Crimp tools are matched by die to conductor size and connector family, and a completed crimp should emboss the die index for inspection.

Standards & certifications

NFPA · NFPA 70E: Electrical safe work practices, including arc-flash protection for energized work.
OSHA · 29 CFR 1926.404: Wiring design and protection, including GFCI requirements for temporary power on sites.

Frequently asked

When does a powered puller replace hand pulling?

When calculated tension exceeds what hands sustain — long runs, multiple bends, and large conductor. Exceeding a cable's rated pulling tension damages insulation invisibly, which is what the calculation prevents.

Why are crimp dies specific to connector and wire size?

The crimp geometry is engineered per pairing — the wrong die under- or over-compresses, producing a joint that heats under load. Die index marks embossed on the finished crimp are the inspection record.

What does cable lubricant actually do?

Cuts friction dramatically — often halving pull tension — which protects insulation, extends feasible run lengths, and keeps the puller inside its rating.