Cable Pulling Principles; Cable Pulling Systems - Greenlee 2001 Instruction Manual

Cable Pulling Principles

Pulling cable is a complex process. This section of
the manual describes and explains four main topics
of pulling cable:
• each cable pulling system component
• how these components work together
• forces that are generated
• procedures for the cable puller operator to follow
While reading through this section of the manual, look
for components that are shaded in the illustrations. The
shading indicates components that are associated with
the text.
Greenlee strongly recommends that each member of the
cable pulling crew review this section of the manual
before each cable pull.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
2001-Series Easy Tugger Cable Pullers

Cable Pulling Systems

Pulling cable requires a system of components. At a
minimum, a cable pulling system will include a cable
puller, a cable pulling rope, and connectors to join the
rope to the cable. Most systems will also include, but are
not limited to, a cable puller anchoring system, pulling
sheaves and sheave anchoring systems.
The cable puller has a maximum amount of pulling force,
which is the amount of pulling tension that it develops.
Every other component of the pulling system has a
maximum rated capacity, which is the amount of pulling
tension that it can withstand. The maximum rated
capacity of every component must meet or exceed the
cable puller's maximum pulling force.
Typical Cable Pulling System
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