What Is MARSHINE Bell Mouth Four Roller Ground Cable Roller?
The MARSHINE Bell Mouth Four Roller Mounted Ground Cable Roller is mounted on ball bearings, which increase the working life, it is really necessary tool for cable ducting, it is applicable for piping and ducting type underground or ground. The roller system helps to smoothly feed the cable into the duct, trench or conduit without damage to the cable during the pulling. Its patented bell mouth opening with four roller design reduces the friction and prevents the cable from kinking, and makes the cable runs freely in the way of application. Whether you are installing power cables, telecom lines, or fiber optic cables, MARSHINE bell mouth four roller makes the process faster and safer.
So How To Use It Properly?
Preparing for Installation
Before you start to use the MARSHINE Bell Mouth Four Roller Mounted Ground Cable Roller, please take these necessary preparation works:
Inspect the Roller
The rollers need to be checked to remove any debris, dirt or damage that may impact on smooth cable running.
The frame should be stable, tight and not rusted or bent.
Make sure the roller groove is clean Clean the roller groove to avoid rubbing which will harm the cable if there is dust or particles.
Confirm Cable Compatibility
Make sure that the cable you are installing is the size and type that the roller can accommodate. The roller should be matched to the cable diameter so that the cable sits comfortably in the roller groove.
Prepare the Work Area
There should be no debris or sharp objects or anything that might harm your cable in the trench, duct or entry way.
Acquire any other necessary equipment, including cable hoists or winches, and make sure they are functional.
Safety Precautions
Put on all necessary Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, safety goggles, and a helmet (when working in the vicinity of cables or overhangs).
Installing the Roller
Place the roller at the entry point of the duct or trench where the cable is going to be pulled. The bell mouth opening shall be faced to the direction of cable.
Make sure the bell mouth is in line with the cable so that the wire can slip through without any resistance.
The roller must be placed on a level, firm surface so that it will not move while the cable is being laid.
Apply more weights or anchors of needed to displace the roller while you are pulling the cables.
Prior to use, please make sure the roller is aligned with the cable pulling route.
This will cause friction and more chances of cable getting hurt.
Running the Cable Through the Roller
After the roller is firm in place and cable is ready:
Using a cable drum or hoist, bring the cable up to your MARSHINE Bell Mouth Four Roller Mounted Ground Cable Roller.
Ensure that the cable is properly aligned at the bell mouth entrance.
If you are dealing large or heavy cable, winch or pull-in system can be used to bring cable in.
Slowly insert the cable into the bell mouth of the roller the bell mouth: V-shape of the roller inlet is contrasted with other inputs of the same nature the flared lip of the bell mouth also acts as a guide for the introduction of the cable into the roller system, thus protecting your cable from any unnecessary sharp edges or abrasions.
Ensure the cable is travelling smoothly along the roller’s track and it is naturally seating in the groove of the roller.
Using a winch or cable pulling machinery, start pulling the cable. Maintain uniform and controlled tension without jerking or over-stressing the wire.
Maintain uniform speed of pulling action in order not to harm the cable and so that it may run smoothly in the roller system.
Watch closely the cable as it runs through the rollers. Listen for any unusual resistance, binding, rattling or other sounds which could indicate a problem.
Stop and re-align the roller or cable as needed if the cable begins to bind or rub too much.
