13 Nov

Cable Pulling - A Team Effort

To continue from the previous posting, here's some more suggestions for cable pulling. We've already reviewed cable tension and how to manage that. This time, I'll cover the remainder of the hardware that can be applied to...
10 Nov

Lest We Forget

And to mark Remembrance Day (Veterans' Day in the US), let's give some thought to our friends and family members who are or who have served in the armed forces. Thanks, Grandpa Ed.   Continue Reading This Post
10 Nov

Cable Pulling - Some General Recommendations

We were asked for some advice on a 1500MCM electrical cable being installed last week. It wasn't a long pull but the pulling tension was higher than expected, and the cable jacket was experiencing some damage coming out of...
4 Nov

Understanding Blower Performance

Here's a quick explanation of flow rate versus pressure. When you need to go farther, make sure you're comparing the right numbers! The output of a blower is usually specified in terms of (i) its flow rate (cfm), and (ii)...
29 Oct

Much Thanks!

We really appreciate getting emails like this from our distributors: "Friday afternoon around 2:30 pm, Central Standard Time, I received a phone call from [our] Utility Contractor and he needed two grips by Monday morning. I called Kristie...
21 Oct

Lashing Wire Basics

DCD Lashing Wire is drawn from American-made steel rod to ensure the highest quality for easy spinning and long-lasting installations. (It's RUS-listed, too, for federal contracts.) We have a variety of metal diameters and grades to suit your...
19 Oct

DUB-Swivel Promotion!

The DCD Type 2 DUB-Swivels are on sale for the month of October! DCD Design developed and patented the original HDD pullback swivel in 1996, and the design has proven itself in thousands of swivels since then. The DCD