121672017 CCaleulatng cable puting tensions EC Online. Hk a nda ois [News | October 11, 2000 Calculating cable pulling tensions Don't get caught with a half installed cable because you forgot to calculate the pulling tension. By Steve Eckardt, Product Engineer SUPERIOR ESSEX ‘Member of NEMA, ICEA Table of contents Preface ‘Maximom pulling tension ona cable Maximum permissible pulling lengt Cable grip tension Caleulatd palling tension ~ straight section of conduit Caleulated palling tension — curved (bent) seston of conduit ‘Maximo sidewall pressure at bends General guidelines for eable pulling ‘The following data intended a a general guide to aid individuals with the installation of cables inside dues, raceways or conduit, These recommendations ere based upon a study sponsored by the ICEA (Insulated Cable Engineers Assocation). The information contained herein is nota comprehensive set of instructions. An engineer or technician experienced with installations should be consulted fo particular applications where out-of the-ordinary conditions exist or could be encountered, Preface (chp) ‘Before installing cables itis recommended thatthe routing be thoroughly inspected to avoid bends and/or pulling tensions that exceed specified limits Good design ofthe duct, raceway oF conduit itself along with the routing is essential to ensure damage-‘tee installation and the fll service lif ofall ‘components ‘Maximum pulling tension on a exble (Biko 1p) or cable equipped with pulling eye or pulling bolt, the forma shown below is used to caleulate the entire routing the maximum allowable pulling tension on the cable or Ta = Kxnx CMA (Formula) ‘Where:Ty, = maximum pulling tension ibs. (See Appendix A for calulated tensions) K~ constant + 0.008 for copper conductors + 0,006 for aluminum conductors ‘n= number of conductors (CMA = circular mil area for one conductor ‘Maximum permissible pulling length (ackto%s) ‘The maximum length of cable that can safely be pulled through conduit is ealeuated as shown below Im = Tm / CWXE) (Formula 2) Where:Ly, = maximum pulling length, feet y= maximum pulling tension, bs. W= weight of eable, bs = cooffciont of retion (if unknown, use 0.5) Cable grip tension (taco or) ‘When cable grip is used over non lead-jacketed cable, the pulling tension should not exceed 2,000 Ibs. oF 1,000 Ibs. per grip (when used with malti- conductor cables) and the tension ealelated in Formula Caleulated pulling tension — straight section of conduit (ick tp) hitps:wur econine.comidoctealulating-cable-puling-tensions-000 tigen 14121692017 Calculating cable puling tensions, Ty Lx Wexf (Formula 3) Where:T, = pulling tension at end of straight section, Ibs, Le length of straight section, feet W= weight of eable, Ibs /t. £ = coefficient of fection (if unknown, use 0.5) Caleulated pulling tension ~ curved (bent) section of conduit ack) Ty= Texel Formula 4) ‘Where: = pulling tension at end of bend, Ibs, 1, = pulling tension at end of straight section entering the bend, Ibs. © naperian log base (2.718) {coefficient of retin (if unknown, use 0.5) a =angle ofbend (radians) (See Table 1 with values for common angles and Tables 2 & 3 for minimum bend radi) ‘Maximum sidewall pressure at bends uct p) Sidewall pressure is caused by the tension inthe cable acting horizontally and the weight ofthe cable acting vertically. Generally the tension ofa cable ‘immodiataly ait leaves a bend must not be greater than 300 times the bend radius (in fet) and the maximum sidewall pressure must not exceed 300 1bs./R. Shown below are formulas to calelate the maximum allowable tension ata bend and the actual sidewall pressure. Ti = 3004 (Formula 5) ‘Where: » maximum allowable pulling tension at bend, hs r= bend radius, feet P=Ty/+ (Formula 6) ‘Where:P = actual sidewall pressure on cable, Ibs,/M. 1, = pulling tension at and of bend, Ibs. = bend radius, feet ‘The maximum allowable pulling tension at bend (Tg) is the limit thatthe ealeulated pulling tension (7) should be compared. If is greater than Thay the possibilty of redesign or re-routing shouldbe considered. 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[PF-G = 299 /10 = 24.91bs/ft] ‘Tension @ H (Tsa) = 249 + [50 x.97 x.5] = 258 bs. PULLING FROM POINT "H! Tension @ It = Zero Tension @ G (Ts1) = 50x 97%.5= 9s Tension @ FCN) 1abs. [PG-H =13 /10= 1 bbs/1] ‘Tension @ E (Isa) =19 + 10x 37x 5]= 32 Ibs. Tension @ D (Tha 70s. [PE-D =70 / 10 Tension @ C (139) = 70 + [70.97.51 ~ 83 bs ‘Tension @ B (Iba) 12 bs. | PC-B = 133 /10= 123 1bs/ft] Tension @ A (Ts) = 128 + [200% .97x.5] = 16018. Ts.) Pulling fom either direction wil not result in the tension or sidewall pressure excceding the limits (846 Ibs. & goo Ibs_/t). However, pulling from point "HT will esul in approximately 40% less tension being placed on the cable. Therefore, itis most desirable to pull from point "A". General guidelines for eable pulling cscitown) PREPARATION: 1. Establish the direction ofthe pul based on sae pulling tensions and sidewall pressure calulations 2, Select the correc size pulling eyes, bolls or grips. 23. Locate feeder reels, spools, ee. such thatthe tension atthe feeding end is minimized 4 Use pulling equipment that provides smooth speed control, ‘5. Choose a pling rope that has the required tensile strength 5 Before pulling, make sute the conduit is elean and free of dit, water, scale ee. +7. For long and/or heavy pls, pre-lubricate the conduit and pul rope, particulary when using PVC, 8. Install a dynamometer. CABLE PULLING: 1. Apply pulling lubricant (compound) liberally during the installation. 2 Ifpossble, use two-way communication at both ends ofthe run, particularly on log uns. ‘3. Accelerate slowly and smoothly toa constant pulling speed, 4 Avoid letting the eable stop partway through the pall. 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