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 Ã-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 30Ã-
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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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Umbrellas/Accessories protect personnel from sun and weather.
Model D Umbrella is intended for standard use, while Dielectric Umbrella reduces potential of electrical shock when working near power wires. Umbrella Angle Adapter provides 5 tilt-angle settings for maximum protection. For protection when working at ground level, Tripod Umbrella Kit offers weighted-leg construction. For protection while working aloft, Bucket Holder pole attachment securely...
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Kit provides ground to moving aerial lines.
Traveling Ground Kit includes grounding roller that maintains continuous ground connection to moving aerial lines placed from stationary reel. Roller must be connected to suitable ground by means of 1/0 jumper cable to open high-voltage circuit. Kit comes with aluminum, 3 roller, traveling ground; two 1 in. tie back holes in frame; one 30', 1/0 clear PVC jacketed copper jumper cable; and one 2...
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Cable-Blowing Machine installs micro-fiber cable.
Portable Breeze micro-fiber cable blowing machine features compliant double-driven rollers for secure grip of cable. Tornado, with hydraulic power pack, moves fiber-optic cable of 0.23-1.25 in. dia at speeds to 300 fpm into pre-installed innerduct or direct-buried duct. Model C2 Cable Lasher provides cable or bundle capacity from 1 5/8-1 7/8 in. and overlash capability. Duct Rodders are...
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Cable Lasher features overlashing capability.
Model C2 provides cable or bundle capacity to 1 7/8 in. By depressing latch of strand tension roller assembly and turning assembly -¼ turn, user can lash cable to existing bundle up to total of 1 7/8 in. Larger drive housing opening prevents wear on existing cable during overlash procedure. When front handle is removed, 2 1/16 in. opening allows for smooth overlashing to existing bundle.
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Cable Blocks are construction grade.
Clip-On Block supports cable to 1 in. during pull-outs. Aluminum Roller-equipped Block is used on new strand or overlash work with cable to 2 in. Four-Roller Block supports multiple cables on nylon or aluminum rollers during new strand construction. Overlash Block handles cable or cable bundles up to 4 in. Model 73305 Block supports one cable up to 1 in. on new Ã-¼ in. strand, and Model 75000...
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Duct Rodders combine high strength and flexibility.
Duct Rodders, constructed of fiberglass strands impregnated with thermosetting gel and strengthening agents, are mounted on tubular-steel carriers. UV-stabilized, safety-yellow polypropylene coating will neither soften in hot weather nor become brittle in cold. Rodders have male-threaded fitting on outboard end and female-threaded fitting on back end. They are offered in nominal diameters of 1/4,...
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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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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 Ã-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 30Ã-
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 »
Umbrellas/Accessories protect personnel from sun and weather.
Model D Umbrella is intended for standard use, while Dielectric Umbrella reduces potential of electrical shock when working near power wires. Umbrella Angle Adapter provides 5 tilt-angle settings for maximum protection. For protection when working at ground level, Tripod Umbrella Kit offers weighted-leg construction. For protection while working aloft, Bucket Holder pole attachment securely...
Read More »
Kit provides ground to moving aerial lines.
Traveling Ground Kit includes grounding roller that maintains continuous ground connection to moving aerial lines placed from stationary reel. Roller must be connected to suitable ground by means of 1/0 jumper cable to open high-voltage circuit. Kit comes with aluminum, 3 roller, traveling ground; two 1 in. tie back holes in frame; one 30', 1/0 clear PVC jacketed copper jumper cable; and one 2...
Read More »
Cable-Blowing Machine installs micro-fiber cable.
Portable Breeze micro-fiber cable blowing machine features compliant double-driven rollers for secure grip of cable. Tornado, with hydraulic power pack, moves fiber-optic cable of 0.23-1.25 in. dia at speeds to 300 fpm into pre-installed innerduct or direct-buried duct. Model C2 Cable Lasher provides cable or bundle capacity from 1 5/8-1 7/8 in. and overlash capability. Duct Rodders are...
Read More »
Cable Lasher features overlashing capability.
Model C2 provides cable or bundle capacity to 1 7/8 in. By depressing latch of strand tension roller assembly and turning assembly -¼ turn, user can lash cable to existing bundle up to total of 1 7/8 in. Larger drive housing opening prevents wear on existing cable during overlash procedure. When front handle is removed, 2 1/16 in. opening allows for smooth overlashing to existing bundle.
Read More »
Cable Blocks are construction grade.
Clip-On Block supports cable to 1 in. during pull-outs. Aluminum Roller-equipped Block is used on new strand or overlash work with cable to 2 in. Four-Roller Block supports multiple cables on nylon or aluminum rollers during new strand construction. Overlash Block handles cable or cable bundles up to 4 in. Model 73305 Block supports one cable up to 1 in. on new Ã-¼ in. strand, and Model 75000...
Read More »
Duct Rodders combine high strength and flexibility.
Duct Rodders, constructed of fiberglass strands impregnated with thermosetting gel and strengthening agents, are mounted on tubular-steel carriers. UV-stabilized, safety-yellow polypropylene coating will neither soften in hot weather nor become brittle in cold. Rodders have male-threaded fitting on outboard end and female-threaded fitting on back end. They are offered in nominal diameters of 1/4,...
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