Lift the Drum Carefully. When lifting the drum, use a shaft through the center of the drum and a wire spreader. If these are not available, lift with as long a wire as possible, so that the sides of the drum are not damaged. Make sure that the cable head is not pinched between wire and drum.
What is the difference between a jack and a plug?
A jack is generally considered to be the “fixed” part of a connection, i.e. the part that is housed on a piece of equipment that doesn’t move as much. A jack is usually a female socket. A plug is the male connector on the end of a cable, which plugs into a jack.
What are cable socks?
Cable socks are used for pulling underground power cables, overhead conductors (transmission and distribution), communications cables and wire ropes. Also known as cable stockings or tube grips these socks are available in a wide range of sizes, types and build material.
When handling a large reel of wire with a forklift what should you never do?
Don’t carry wire spools of any size on one shoulder, under your arm, or with a single hand. This uneven weight distribution places horizontal stress on your spine, which is never a good thing. Don’t hold loads out away from your body, and never twist your back to move an object laterally.
What is cable pulling?
Cable pulling is the moving of lengths of cable from one place to another in order to install a connection of some type between disparate areas.
What are pulling socks?
Cable pulling socks are an efficient method of supporting or pulling cables. They are manufactured from high tensile galvanised steel wire, and are an indispensable tool for installing cables or pulling through ducting. Cable pulling socks are an efficient method of supporting or pulling cables.
What is cable management on a desk?
A cable management compartment like a tray or raceway attaches to the underside of your desk and helps you both guide and hide cables. Popular cable management compartments are the IKEA Signum and the J Channel from Amazon. Grab one and slap it under your desk and bam, your desk now has cable management features.
How do I stop my cable drums from rolling?
Storage of Drums
Drums should be stored on a hard surface with wedges or barriers to prevent the drums from rolling.If the storage surface is soft or not flat, eg. Avoid storing cable drums lying flat on the side as this creates unwanted stress to the cable layers at the bottom.
How do you stack cable reels?
Reels must not be stacked. Cable reels should be stored with the protective covering or lagging in place. If a length of cable has been cut from the reel, the cable end should be immediately resealed to prevent the entrance of moisture.
How do you stack cable drums?
The cable drum should always be stored in an upright position, resting it vertically of cable flange and not in horizontal position. If storage place is limited then stacking can be done drums but always stack completely wrapped drums on their flanges in upright position.
