The MARSHINE MAR-CPA500 Trailer Mounted Cable Pull Assist Winch is specifically designed to assist with the installation of power cables, telecom cables, subducts, and draw ropes. Unlike a primary cable pulling winch that performs the entire pulling operation, a pull assist winch provides additional traction at the end of a pull or at intermediate locations, reducing cable tension and helping installers complete long cable runs more safely. The CPA-style design features a 500 kg (5 kN) pulling capacity, a 760 mm swiveling capstan, a 54 m/min rope speed, an adjustable load limit, and a trailer-mounted chassis for easy transportation. An optional 375 mm capstan can increase pulling capacity to 1,000 kg at a lower pulling speed when required.
What Is a Cable Pull Assist Winch?
A cable pull assist winch is designed to supplement the pulling force generated by the primary cable pulling equipment. Instead of replacing the main winch, it provides additional controlled traction by:
Assisting long cable pulls;
Reducing pulling tension;
Improving cable movement through ducts;
Maintaining steady cable speed;
Preventing excessive stress on cables;
So What’s The Advantage Of It?
Reduces Cable Pulling Tension
One of the greatest advantages of a light duty pull assist winch is its ability to lower cable tension. During long underground installations, friction gradually increases as the cable passes through underground ducts, cable conduits, bends, junction pits and cable trays. Without assistance, the main pulling winch must overcome all of this resistance. By adding the MARSHINE MAR-CPA500 Trailer Mounted Cable Pull Assist Winch along the cable route, part of the pulling load is transferred to the assist winch, reducing the overall tension applied to the cable. Lower tension helps protect both the cable and the installation equipment.
Ideal for Medium and Light Cable Installations
Not every cable installation requires a large hydraulic pulling winch. Many projects involve:
Low-voltage power cables;
Medium-voltage distribution cables;
Fiber optic cables;
Telecommunications cables;
Subduct installation;
Control cables;
For these applications, a light duty pull assist winch provides sufficient pulling power without the cost, size, and fuel consumption associated with heavy-duty equipment. The MARSHINE MAR-CPA500 Trailer Mounted Cable Pull Assist Winch can offers an efficient balance between pulling capacity and portability.
Improves Cable Installation Efficiency
Long cable installations often slow down because of increasing friction inside ducts. Adding an assist winch can helps maintain a consistent pulling speed, reduce interruptions, minimize manual handling while improving cable movement through difficult sections. The MARSHINE MAR-CPA500 features a maximum rope speed of 54 meters per minute, allowing installers to maintain productive working speeds while keeping pulling loads under control.
Flexible Positioning on the Job-site
Unlike fixed pulling systems, the MARSHINE MAR-CPA500 offers excellent flexibility. It can be positioned at the receiving end of the pull, an intermediate manhole, or along long trench routes, near difficult duct bends and wherever additional traction is needed. This flexibility makes it particularly useful for projects where cable routes include multiple changes in direction or long distances.
