General Machine Products
Trevose, PA 19053
General Machine Products' Line of Cable Lashers Quickly and Efficiently Lash Utility and Telecom Cables
Trevose, PA -- General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP), Trevose, PA, is pleased to introduce a new line of cable lashers to its extensive line of aerial utility tools and equipment. The Apollo Lasher, the C2 Lasher, the J2 Lasher and the G Lasher are designed for the placement of new cables and lashing previously installed cables. Each come with dual wire magazines for housing stainless...
Read More »Powered Duct Rod Pusher minimizes strain of cable placement.
Offering mechanized method for working with -½ in. duct rods, hydraulically powered Duct Rod Pusher can push and pull forces up to 300 lb while moving at speeds up to 130 fpm. System comes with gasoline-driven power pack and hoses and is mounted on corrosion-resistant steel frame, which can be tilted at 30-
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Reel Buck and Reel Caddy provide mobility in tight spaces.
Capable of handling load capacity of up to 1,200 lb, Reel Buck can support any utility reel up to 36 in. wide and 50 in. dia. It acts as reel transporter/stand and has frame constructed of two-weld, rectangular steel members. Fabricated from painted steel tubing, lightweight Reel Caddy folds flat for compact storage and can be used to support and dispense drop cable quickly. Products offer...
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Cable Block is self-adjusting.
Multi-angle, aerial cable block reduces friction when pulling cable around tight corners by adjusting itself from maximum 12 in. bending radius down to straight line. Pole-mounted corner block can be used in stringing applications that place cables up to 5 in. in diameter, such as 3 bundled 750 MCM cables. All-aluminum, heavy-duty block attaches to pole with inclusive steel chain binder.
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Duct Rodders come in any length.
Available in 1/4, 5/16, 7/16 and 9/16 in. dia, duct rods are supplied in lengths specified by customer. Fiberglass rods, made from E-Glass+ Vinylester, provide high tensile strength and flexibility. Glass-fiber core is reinforced with high-strength resin, and reinforced wrap is added before UV-stabilized, wear-resistant, protective propylene coating is applied. Rods are wound on lightweight,...
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Sheaves and Shackles pull fiber optic cable.
Lightweight Bicycle Wheel sheaves are available in 24, 32 and 40 in. sizes to accommodate bending radius of common sizes of fiber optic cable. Split-sheaves allow larger sheaves to fit through smaller manhole openings. All components are permanently attached to shackle, eliminating concern about loose or lost parts. Underground and aerial shackles are available. Underground shackle has moveable...
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Aerial Cable Guides keep cables straight during feeding.
Free-wheeling, 3-roller, aerial cable guides eliminate need for lashing machine modifications. Model 91605 accommodates copper-cable bundles up to 4 in. dia; Model 91606 handles cables up to 2 3/4 in. dia. Both are manually propelled via integral tow hook. Front and rear wheels ride on support strands, eliminating need for hitch weldment. Guides straighten cable, remove arc imparted during reel...
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Cable Blowing Machine quickly installs cable into ducts.
Incorporating aluminum air box and cable pusher, machine uses compressed air to install cable. Hydraulically-powered, belt-driven system controls 0.23 to 1.25 in. diameter fiber-optic cable, as compressed air propels it into duct at speeds up to 300 ft/min. Monitoring system provides readouts of speed and distance, protects against dust obstructions, and has emergency stop. Tubular-steel frame...
Read More »Cable Puller has hydraulic motor and gearbox.
Hydraulically Limited Cable Puller delivers adjustable pull and speed and self-contained pulling power. Designed for 25 in., 32 in., and 40 in. capstans, it can be adjusted to maximum pulls of 1000 lbs and speeds to 600 ft/min at 15 gpm. Features include foot control with pressure gauge, pressure adjustment knob, and maximum flow control knob. Quick disconnects provide connections to hydraulic...
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General Machine Products' Line of Cable Lashers Quickly and Efficiently Lash Utility and Telecom Cables
Trevose, PA -- General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP), Trevose, PA, is pleased to introduce a new line of cable lashers to its extensive line of aerial utility tools and equipment. The Apollo Lasher, the C2 Lasher, the J2 Lasher and the G Lasher are designed for the placement of new cables and lashing previously installed cables. Each come with dual wire magazines for housing stainless...
Read More »Ken Eldred Joins General Machine Products Company as Manufacturer's Representative
December 2010; Trevose, PA -- General Machine Products Company, Inc. (GMP) Trevose, PA, is pleased to introduce Eldred Communications, LLC as it's manufacturer's representative for the New York and New England regions. This appointment was effective as of July 1, 2010. Headquartered in New Canaan, CT, Eldred Communications will focus on the sales of GMP products for the telecom, power utility,...
Read More »Powered Duct Rod Pusher minimizes strain of cable placement.
Offering mechanized method for working with -½ in. duct rods, hydraulically powered Duct Rod Pusher can push and pull forces up to 300 lb while moving at speeds up to 130 fpm. System comes with gasoline-driven power pack and hoses and is mounted on corrosion-resistant steel frame, which can be tilted at 30-
Read More »
Reel Buck and Reel Caddy provide mobility in tight spaces.
Capable of handling load capacity of up to 1,200 lb, Reel Buck can support any utility reel up to 36 in. wide and 50 in. dia. It acts as reel transporter/stand and has frame constructed of two-weld, rectangular steel members. Fabricated from painted steel tubing, lightweight Reel Caddy folds flat for compact storage and can be used to support and dispense drop cable quickly. Products offer...
Read More »
Cable Block is self-adjusting.
Multi-angle, aerial cable block reduces friction when pulling cable around tight corners by adjusting itself from maximum 12 in. bending radius down to straight line. Pole-mounted corner block can be used in stringing applications that place cables up to 5 in. in diameter, such as 3 bundled 750 MCM cables. All-aluminum, heavy-duty block attaches to pole with inclusive steel chain binder.
Read More »
Duct Rodders come in any length.
Available in 1/4, 5/16, 7/16 and 9/16 in. dia, duct rods are supplied in lengths specified by customer. Fiberglass rods, made from E-Glass+ Vinylester, provide high tensile strength and flexibility. Glass-fiber core is reinforced with high-strength resin, and reinforced wrap is added before UV-stabilized, wear-resistant, protective propylene coating is applied. Rods are wound on lightweight,...
Read More »
Sheaves and Shackles pull fiber optic cable.
Lightweight Bicycle Wheel sheaves are available in 24, 32 and 40 in. sizes to accommodate bending radius of common sizes of fiber optic cable. Split-sheaves allow larger sheaves to fit through smaller manhole openings. All components are permanently attached to shackle, eliminating concern about loose or lost parts. Underground and aerial shackles are available. Underground shackle has moveable...
Read More »
Aerial Cable Guides keep cables straight during feeding.
Free-wheeling, 3-roller, aerial cable guides eliminate need for lashing machine modifications. Model 91605 accommodates copper-cable bundles up to 4 in. dia; Model 91606 handles cables up to 2 3/4 in. dia. Both are manually propelled via integral tow hook. Front and rear wheels ride on support strands, eliminating need for hitch weldment. Guides straighten cable, remove arc imparted during reel...
Read More »
Cable Blowing Machine quickly installs cable into ducts.
Incorporating aluminum air box and cable pusher, machine uses compressed air to install cable. Hydraulically-powered, belt-driven system controls 0.23 to 1.25 in. diameter fiber-optic cable, as compressed air propels it into duct at speeds up to 300 ft/min. Monitoring system provides readouts of speed and distance, protects against dust obstructions, and has emergency stop. Tubular-steel frame...
Read More »Cable Puller has hydraulic motor and gearbox.
Hydraulically Limited Cable Puller delivers adjustable pull and speed and self-contained pulling power. Designed for 25 in., 32 in., and 40 in. capstans, it can be adjusted to maximum pulls of 1000 lbs and speeds to 600 ft/min at 15 gpm. Features include foot control with pressure gauge, pressure adjustment knob, and maximum flow control knob. Quick disconnects provide connections to hydraulic...
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