General Machine Products
Trevose, PA 19053
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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