Professional OPGW Mesh Sock Joints for Safe and Damage-Free Pulling of 7-22mm Diameter Optical Ground Wire Cables with 10-25KN Rated Load and 1.4M Length
Price:
Negotiable
MOQ:
1 PCS
Delivery Time:
3-7days
Brand:
Suntech
Product Description
Professional OPGW Mesh Sock Joints
Specialized installation tools designed for safe, secure, and damage-free handling, tensioning, and pulling of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cables.
Product Specifications
| Item NO. | Model | Applicable Optical Cable Diameter (mm) | Rated Load (KN) | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17141 / 17141S | SLE(S)-1 | Φ7-11 | 10 | 1.4 |
| 17142 / 17142S | SLE(S)-1.5 | Φ11-15 | 15 | 1.4 |
| 17143 / 17143S | SLE(S)-2 | Φ15-17 | 20 | 1.4 |
| 17144 / 17144S | SLE(S)-2.5 | Φ17-22 | 25 | 1.4 |
Product Overview
OPGW Mesh Sock Joints are critical installation tools specifically engineered for the safe, secure, and non-damaging handling, tensioning, and pulling of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) cables. OPGW serves dual functions as both the ground wire for electrical transmission lines and the protective housing for vital fiber optic communication strands. The cable's complex layered structure, with fragile glass fibers at its core, demands extreme care during installation.
The OPGW mesh sock is a flexible, tubular sleeve woven from high-tensile stainless steel wires. It slips over the prepared OPGW cable end and, when compressed with specialized ferrules, contracts radially to create an immensely strong, distributed grip. This grip is applied exclusively to the cable's robust outer strength members, transferring pulling force directly to them while completely bypassing and protecting the delicate internal optical fiber units.
Key Features and Benefits
- Protects Delicate Internal Optical Fibers Safeguards fragile glass fibers from crushing and micro-bending by applying force only to structural elements, ensuring zero compressive force reaches the sensitive optical core.
- Secure High-Strength Grip Provides exceptional mechanical bond with OPGW strength members, reliably exceeding installation tension requirements to prevent slippage and installation failures.
- Essential for Pulling Eyes Forms integrated, streamlined pulling loops that pass cleanly through stringing blocks, tensioners, and dead-end hardware for smooth, continuous operations.
- Industry Standard Installation Universal best practice mandated by OPGW manufacturers for professional installation and warranty validation compliance.
- Prevents Outer Layer Damage Even pressure distribution prevents gouging, notching, or deformation of aluminum or aluminum-clad steel outer layers, preserving corrosion protection and structural integrity.
- Facilitates Long-Distance Stringing Engineered for modern tension stringing methods, enabling long continuous pulls that reduce set-ups and accelerate project timelines.
- Durable and Reusable Construction Made from 300-series stainless steel to withstand harsh field conditions, with robust construction allowing careful removal and reuse.
- Manufacturer Specification Compliance Ensures strict limits on maximum pulling tension and bending radius are not exceeded, protecting utility investments and system performance.
- Grid Reliability and Security Critical for maintaining protection relaying signals, grid management data, and SCADA system communications by preventing installation damage.
- Foundational Infrastructure Investment Essential tool for first-time-right installation and long-term, trouble-free service of critical grid assets.
The OPGW Mesh Sock Joint is an indispensable engineered solution that resolves the fundamental challenge of installing strong yet internally fragile cables. It serves as the perfect interface between installation force and delicate technology, guaranteeing that OPGW cables are installed to their full performance potential for reliable electrical grid and communication network operation throughout their service life.
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Company
Ningbo Suntech Power Machinery Tools Co.,Ltd.
Location
NO.56,Xining Road,Xiwu Street,Fenghua District,Ningbo,Zhejiang,China 315505
Contact Person
Peter Mao