Cable pulling grip Ø40 - Ø50 mm Cimco 142523, 2 crimped cable loops, Katimex®

Cable pulling grip Cimco 142523 serves underground cable laying in conduits and cable trenches. The mesh body is braided from galvanized steel wire. Effective mesh length measures 900 mm. The clamping range covers cable diameters from 40 to 50 mm. Two crimped cable loops sit at the pulling head. They hook quickly onto a draw rope or a winch hook.

The working principle relies on the cross-braided mesh. Rising pull force makes the mesh contract evenly around the cable jacket. Tension then spreads over the full contact length instead of a single point. Local deformation of the jacket stays limited while the cable travels through the duct. The zinc coating suits damp working conditions in trenches and buried ducts. This size belongs to the accessory group used in power distribution, telecom and underground infrastructure work.

Technical features of the cable pulling grip Cimco 142523

Material and braided mesh construction

Galvanized steel wire forms the load-bearing mesh of the grip. The cross-braided pattern lets the mesh expand while it is slipped over the cable end. Under load the mesh diameter reduces and grips the jacket firmly. A 900 mm effective length gives a long contact area, so specific pressure on each point of the jacket stays lower.

• Galvanized steel wire mesh
• Effective length 900 mm
• Cable diameter range 40 - 50 mm
• 2 crimped cable loops at the pulling head
• Cross-braided, self-tightening under pull
• Zinc coating for damp trench and duct work

The twin loops split the load where the grip meets the draw rope. This arrangement limits twisting of the grip head when the cable passes curved duct sections. Rope and swivel connections stay accessible, so the crew can change the pulling line without removing the mesh. The grip is intended for underground cable routes rather than overhead stringing work.

Fitting and points to watch

The grip slides onto the cable end lengthwise. The mesh is then smoothed down until it lies tight against the jacket. Cable diameter must stay inside the 40 - 50 mm range so the mesh closes correctly. Field practice is to secure the tail of the mesh with cloth tape or lashing cord before the pull starts.

• Check the actual cable diameter before choosing the grip size
• Pull the mesh over the full effective length of the jacket
• Tape or tie the grip tail to prevent slipping
• Connect both cable loops to a swivel or draw rope
• Apply steady force and avoid sudden jerks
• Discard any grip with broken or deformed wires

Inspect the braid joints and the crimped loops before every pull. Broken wire strands reduce the load capacity of the whole grip. Guide rollers help on bends by lowering friction on the mesh and the jacket. After the job, wash mud off the wire and store the grip in a dry place.

Common applications

The 40 - 50 mm size suits low-voltage power cables, medium-section medium-voltage cables and bundled telecom cables. Typical tasks include pulling cable through HDPE ducts, drawing cable inside technical trenches and laying cable along road routes. Power installation teams, telecom infrastructure contractors and plant maintenance crews all use grips of this type. The same size also serves when a damaged cable section is replaced in an existing underground route.

Catalog data and selection notes

Cimco 142523 is one size within the Katimex cable pulling grip range, which is graded by cable diameter. Catalog data lists galvanized steel wire construction, 900 mm effective length, two crimped rope loops and a 40 - 50 mm cable range. Matching the grip to the measured jacket diameter keeps the mesh tight. On routes with mixed cable sizes, keep several grip sizes ready.