Single-Eye Cable Grip
Most common type.
A steel wire mesh with one pulling eye at the end.
Used for standard underground cable pulls.
Eye is attached to pulling rope or swivel.
Double-Eye Cable Grip
Two pulling eyes for stronger anchoring.
Provides better load distribution and reduces slippage.
Suitable for long or heavy cable pulls.
Lace-Up (Split) Cable Grip
Opens along the side and laces up around the cable.
Useful when you cannot access the free end of the cable.
Common in maintenance or repair projects.
Offset-Eye / Rotating-Eye Grip
Offset eye: Used when pulling at an angle.
Rotating eye (with swivel): Prevents cable from twisting during pulling.
Recommended for long duct pulls or overhead line OPGW stringing.
Double-Weave or Triple-Weave Grips
Stronger mesh construction for high-tension pulls.
Reduces risk of cable slippage or grip breakage.
Conductor / Wire Mesh Grip (for overhead lines)
Designed for ACSR/AAAC/OPGW conductors.
Different from underground cable grips.
Always match grip size to cable outer diameter (OD).
Grips are specified in a range (e.g., 50–60 mm).
Too small → can damage cable sheath.
Too large → grip may slip off under load.
Check grip’s rated breaking strength.
Must be greater than the maximum pulling tension (plus 25–30% margin).
Heavy transmission cables may require double-weave grips.
LV/MV underground power cables → Single-eye grips.
HV/EHV long duct pulls → Double-eye or double-weave grips + swivels.
Fiber optic / OPGW stringing → Light-duty mesh grips with rotating eye.
Retrofit projects (no free end) → Lace-up grips.
Straight trench pulls → Single-eye grips.
Duct pulls with bends → Grips with rotating eyes (to avoid twist).
Overhead line stringing → Conductor grips sized for specific conductor type.
Underground ducts with lubricant → Stainless steel or galvanized steel grips.
Marine or corrosive environments → Stainless steel only.
Measure cable OD accurately.
Check max pulling tension (from cable manufacturer).
Select grip type:
Single-eye → simple, short pulls.
Double-eye / double-weave → long, heavy pulls.
Rotating-eye → duct pulls with multiple bends.
Lace-up → retrofit/no free end access.
Ensure breaking strength > pulling tension.
Always use with a swivel joint to prevent torsion.
Rule of Thumb:
Distribution projects (LV/MV) → Single-eye grips.
Sub-transmission (66–132 kV, long ducts) → Double-eye, rotating-eye, or lace-up depending on conditions.
Transmission (220–765 kV overhead) → Special conductor grips sized for ACSR/AAAC/OPGW.
Single-Eye Cable Grip
Most common type.
A steel wire mesh with one pulling eye at the end.
Used for standard underground cable pulls.
Eye is attached to pulling rope or swivel.
Double-Eye Cable Grip
Two pulling eyes for stronger anchoring.
Provides better load distribution and reduces slippage.
Suitable for long or heavy cable pulls.
Lace-Up (Split) Cable Grip
Opens along the side and laces up around the cable.
Useful when you cannot access the free end of the cable.
Common in maintenance or repair projects.
Offset-Eye / Rotating-Eye Grip
Offset eye: Used when pulling at an angle.
Rotating eye (with swivel): Prevents cable from twisting during pulling.
Recommended for long duct pulls or overhead line OPGW stringing.
Double-Weave or Triple-Weave Grips
Stronger mesh construction for high-tension pulls.
Reduces risk of cable slippage or grip breakage.
Conductor / Wire Mesh Grip (for overhead lines)
Designed for ACSR/AAAC/OPGW conductors.
Different from underground cable grips.
Always match grip size to cable outer diameter (OD).
Grips are specified in a range (e.g., 50–60 mm).
Too small → can damage cable sheath.
Too large → grip may slip off under load.
Check grip’s rated breaking strength.
Must be greater than the maximum pulling tension (plus 25–30% margin).
Heavy transmission cables may require double-weave grips.
LV/MV underground power cables → Single-eye grips.
HV/EHV long duct pulls → Double-eye or double-weave grips + swivels.
Fiber optic / OPGW stringing → Light-duty mesh grips with rotating eye.
Retrofit projects (no free end) → Lace-up grips.
Straight trench pulls → Single-eye grips.
Duct pulls with bends → Grips with rotating eyes (to avoid twist).
Overhead line stringing → Conductor grips sized for specific conductor type.
Underground ducts with lubricant → Stainless steel or galvanized steel grips.
Marine or corrosive environments → Stainless steel only.
Measure cable OD accurately.
Check max pulling tension (from cable manufacturer).
Select grip type:
Single-eye → simple, short pulls.
Double-eye / double-weave → long, heavy pulls.
Rotating-eye → duct pulls with multiple bends.
Lace-up → retrofit/no free end access.
Ensure breaking strength > pulling tension.
Always use with a swivel joint to prevent torsion.
Rule of Thumb:
Distribution projects (LV/MV) → Single-eye grips.
Sub-transmission (66–132 kV, long ducts) → Double-eye, rotating-eye, or lace-up depending on conditions.
Transmission (220–765 kV overhead) → Special conductor grips sized for ACSR/AAAC/OPGW.
