Skip to main content

Cable Grippers: Different Types of Cable Grips Are Manufactured Differently

 Yes, you read it right! All cable grips are not manufactured equally and as a leading cable gripper manufacturer we can assure you that this statement is absolutely true. 

Cable grippers are available in a variety of choices and options. However, most contractors get used to working with one type. So, as manufacturers we would like to throw light on a few more options and discuss their pros individually. 


  • One of the most commonly used cable grippers would be one with no ‘grip’ at all. It is a simplified version of the half-hitch method which is attached to the last couple of feet of the cable. This should be workable provided the pull is not too much or too difficult. However, this half-hitching method can be a problem if the cable head happens to bow under a large amount of tension causing a drag to the head of the cable. In this case, all the force gets accumulated on the last hitch which can actually lead to a cable to snap at the last hitch. This problem arises particularly while installing a cable or just a simple and bare duct. 



  • The second type of cable gripper is a grip which comes with a metal wire mesh. It is primarily a braided wire sleeving grip that comes with a pulling eye. And, this wire sleeving functions on the “Chinese Finger” principle where it is locked down on the cable while the force is spread out longitudinally. Although these grips are great to work with, however this type has a few drawbacks as well. For instance, the head of the cable takes up around 3 mm of additional space due to the entire profile of the grip. 


  • The third type of cable gripper would be the fabric mesh grip. This variety comes with a braided circular fabric sleeving and functions on the same principle as the second type, that is, the one which comes with the metal wire mesh. However, the principle works on this cable gripper at a much lower profile. This type of cable gripper with a fabric grip has optimal size of ducts under 50 mm where every little mm of space is critical. Fabric cable grippers are usually available in two types, one made with polyester and the other made with synthetic, high tensile strength material. A polyester grip which is also known as a PET, is one of the most economical types of cable grippers, although the ones made with synthetic are much more durable and much stronger. For example, a PET with a 12 mm grip, can pull a breaking strength of 320 kgs, while its synthetic counterpart can be rated to roughly 1135kgs. The loops at the end of these cable grippers, however, require a knot which may weaken the strength by 40-50%.  
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Most Essential Electrical Components and Their Specific Functions

  The world of electronic components or power supply products is massive. However, the most essential and the most commonly used ones can be put together in a shortlist and this list consists of:  Microcontroller  Transformer Fuse  Relays Battery  Circuit Breakers  Switches  Motors  As one of the leading power supply products suppliers , we thought of providing you with some of the basic knowledge of the most important electrical components, so that you have a better understanding while dealing with such electrical products.  The Essential Electrical Components  Electronic circuits are an amalgamation of various electronic components, which include resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, inductors, and integrated circuits.  Resistors: Resistors are present in integrated circuits and it is used to resist the flow of current. They are categorized primarily based on their power ratings- the amount of power they can handle- and thei...
Post a Comment
Read more

Principle of Push Button Switches: Basic Functioning And Structure

Push buttons are common- an electrical fixture we come across every day in medical equipment, automated production lines, even in communication equipment. Although it is a very simple component, since it controls the entire electrical control circuit, it is called a “control switch”.  Push button switches are simple power controlling switches that are usually made of metal or thermoplastic that allow easy access to the user. The idea here is to let the electricity flow uninterrupted through multiple wires, cables, and components. Pushbutton switches can be seen and used are primarily of two types, namely, momentary and non-momentary. Hence, they are widely used in kitchen appliances, magnetic locks, push-button telephones, and many other mechanical and electronic devices that find application in homes or industries. As a result, push buttons are designed in such a way that they have the space to accommodate a human finger so that the system can be easily controlled.  The Str...
Post a Comment
Read more

Understanding The Advantages of Wire Suspension Kits

Wire suspension kits used in installing ductwork, pipework, or electrical supplies consist of three important elements- a wire rope, a locking mechanism, and a specialized end fixing, which overall reduces the installation time. These wire ropes used for the above-mentioned purposes are strong yet flexible offering a good amount of support to services and also the convenience of being able to hang at any angle which makes them ideal for complex projects, and can even accommodate sloped ceilings.  Wire suspension kits manufactured by us come with simple to adjust locking mechanisms that allow the user to make height adjustments quickly and conveniently with almost no to a minimum amount of hassle. We manufacture these kits in such a way that they can be easily operated with even when wearing gloves, hence, reducing the risk of removing them whilst doing their installation or performing height adjustments.  Wire suspension kits are readily available in the market and are ready t...
Post a Comment
Read more