Pulling rope for cable pullers
Polypropylene rope (PP) combines high breaking strength with low weight, making it excellent for use as a pulling rope with cable pullers. When pulling cables through conduits, from short distances to long underground runs, selecting the right pulling rope is crucial for a smooth and safe installation.
Thanks to its smooth surface, polypropylene rope glides easily through conduits with minimal friction, even over longer distances. This spares both the rope and the cable being pulled. Moreover, polypropylene is chemically resistant to acids, bases, and many other substances that can occur in conduit environments. The rope does not absorb moisture and does not lose strength when wet. Compared to steel pulling wires, rope is lighter and safer. In case of breakage, for example, there is no recoil. For applications where the pulling spring of a cable puller generates higher forces, polypropylene rope offers sufficient stretch resistance without unwanted elasticity.
Laid or twisted polypropylene rope has a higher breaking strength but is stiffer and less flexible. It is suitable for one-time or occasional applications where tensile strength is paramount. Braided polypropylene rope is more supple, softer to the touch, and easier to knot. When used with a winch or pulley, braided rope is preferred: it runs more smoothly and is more wear-resistant, making it better suited for continuous reuse.
Polypropylene rope is resistant to UV radiation and most chemicals found in conduit environments. However, repeated stress over sharp edges can damage the fiber structure and gradually reduce its strength. Avoid knotted connections: these significantly reduce breaking strength. Preferably use spliced eyes or thimbles for a strong and reliable connection to the cable puller or the cable to be pulled.
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Pulling rope for cable pullers
Polypropylene rope (PP) combines high breaking strength with low weight, making it excellent for use as a pulling rope with cable pullers. When pulling cables through conduits, from short distances to long underground runs, selecting the right pulling rope is crucial for a smooth and safe installation.
Thanks to its smooth surface, polypropylene rope glides easily through conduits with minimal friction, even over longer distances. This spares both the rope and the cable being pulled. Moreover, polypropylene is chemically resistant to acids, bases, and many other substances that can occur in conduit environments. The rope does not absorb moisture and does not lose strength when wet. Compared to steel pulling wires, rope is lighter and safer. In case of breakage, for example, there is no recoil. For applications where the pulling spring of a cable puller generates higher forces, polypropylene rope offers sufficient stretch resistance without unwanted elasticity.
Laid or twisted polypropylene rope has a higher breaking strength but is stiffer and less flexible. It is suitable for one-time or occasional applications where tensile strength is paramount. Braided polypropylene rope is more supple, softer to the touch, and easier to knot. When used with a winch or pulley, braided rope is preferred: it runs more smoothly and is more wear-resistant, making it better suited for continuous reuse.
Polypropylene rope is resistant to UV radiation and most chemicals found in conduit environments. However, repeated stress over sharp edges can damage the fiber structure and gradually reduce its strength. Avoid knotted connections: these significantly reduce breaking strength. Preferably use spliced eyes or thimbles for a strong and reliable connection to the cable puller or the cable to be pulled.
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