cable puller
1 of 1noun/ˈkeɪbəl ˈpʊlər/
Forms:cable pullers
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a tool or device used to exert force and aid in the pulling or tensioning of cables or wires, often used in electrical or construction work
A cable puller is a tool used to pull cables through conduits, ducts, or other tight spaces. It typically consists of a mechanical or hydraulic mechanism that generates force to move the cable. Cable pullers are commonly used in electrical, telecommunications, and construction work to install cables quickly and efficiently without causing damage. The tool can be powered manually, by electricity, or by hydraulics, depending on the design, and is often equipped with adjustable settings to handle various cable sizes and pull loads.
- The workers used a cable puller to guide the electrical cables through the conduit quickly.
- We needed a heavy-duty cable puller to move the thick cables through the tight space.
- After setting up the cable puller, the team was able to finish the installation within an hour.
- The electrician used a cable puller to ensure the cables were securely in place without damaging them.
- With the help of a cable puller, the crew managed to run cables across the entire building in just one day.
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