Tips for Moving Connector Boxes and Cable Reeling
Do not attempt to lift drums by the flange or to lift drums into the upright (correct) position by lifting the top flanges as it may break the flange from the drum barrel. This Applications Engineering Note (AE Note) addresses common issues regarding cable pay-off during outside plant installations known as cable squirting, cable tangling during payoff, and reel storage. A check list is also provided to cover these plus other issues that are related to placing cable. Important considerations in any cable installation are ambient temperature, equipment used, conduit or tray fill, friction forces, mechanical layout of a raceway and physical limitations of the cable. What Are the Best Methods for Coiling and Packing Cables to Prevent Damage? Packing cables correctly involves a few critical steps to ensure they stay intact during transport.
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