enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Towing sock - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towing_sock

   A towing sock or wire rope puller or wire pulling grip is a device that connects to the end of a cable, such as a power cable, in order to pull it through a tube or tunnel. [1] It works by tightening around the cable when pulled, in the same manner as a Chinese finger trap . [ 2 ]

3. Lineman's pliers - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lineman's_pliers

   Lineman's pliers are used in the electrical trade to cut, straighten, and bend wire, and also to twist wires together when making splices. Lineman's can be used to strip wire and some types of cable, although wire strippers are more commonly used for this purpose as they can strip wire more quickly without damaging the conductors themselves.

4. Wire stripper - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_stripper

   A laser wire stripper is a computer-controlled machine, much like a CNC router, which uses a laser to burn off the insulation of the wire. Laser wire stripping machines are used mostly for very fine gauge wires since they do not damage the conductor.

5. Fish tape - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_tape

   A fish tape (also called a draw wire, draw tape, or an electrician ' s snake) is a tool used by electricians to route new wiring through walls and electrical conduit. [ 1 ] Made of a narrow band of spring steel , by careful manipulation, the tape can be guided through confined spaces such as wall cavities or conduits in many countries.

6. Come-along - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come-along

   A come-along, also known as a power puller, is a hand-operated winch with a ratchet used to pull objects. The drum is wrapped with wire rope . A similar tool that uses a nylon strap is used to straighten trees, as it straightens gradually over time, therefore not splitting the trunk.

7. Wire drawing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_drawing

   Wire drawing is a metalworking process used to reduce the cross-section of a wire by pulling the wire through one or more dies. There are many applications for wire drawing, including electrical wiring, cables, tension-loaded structural components, springs, paper clips, spokes for wheels, and stringed musical instruments.