Key Features

Woven stainless steel mesh — corrosion resistance is through the wire, not a coating on it

Grips tighter as the pulling load increases

Load spread along the whole mesh, not concentrated at a single point

Single weave for light pulls; multiweave for added holding power

Flexible eye, or rotating eye where torque builds during the pull

Closed mesh for a free cable end; split mesh for mid-span and retrofit work

Slim, flexible profile that follows the pulling path through ducts and bends

Supplied across the full range, from small fibre drops to large power cable

Reusable — inspect before each use

 

Technical Specifications

Cable grip model	Suitable for cable diameter	Steel wire rop	Total length	Weight	Aluminum buckle
SS-10-16D	10-16mm	2mm*3wires	0.5m	0.4kg	1pc
SS16-20D	16-20mm	2mm*3wires	0.5m	0.5kg	1pc
SS10-16	20-30mm	2mm*3wires	0.9m	0.6kg	1pc
SS 25-50	37-50mm	2mm*3wires	1.3m	0.79kg	1 pc
SS70-95	50-60mm	2mm*3wires	1.5m	0.98kg	1 pc
SS120-150	60-80mm	2.5mm*3wires	1.8m	1.3kg	1 pc
SS185-240	80-100mm	2.5mm*3wires	2.3m	2.0kg	2 pcs
SS300-400	100-120mm	2.5mm*3wires	2.8m	3.0kg	2 pcs
SS500-600	120-140mm	3.0mm*2wires	3.1m	4.0kg	2 pcs

 

How to Select

Determine the cable outside diameter. The grip is sized to a cable diameter range — this is the first figure, not the pull tension.

Choose single or multiweave. Multiweave mesh adds holding power for heavier pulls.

Choose closed or split mesh. A closed mesh assembles over the cable end; if no cable end is available, specify a split mesh.

Choose the eye style. A flexible eye is standard; specify a rotating eye where torque builds during the pull.

Estimate the pulling tension and compare it with the grip’s approximate breaking strength — allowing the recommended safety factor. Never work at the rated breaking strength.

Check the environment. Where the grip will be used in groundwater, a wet duct or a marine atmosphere, specify the stainless steel mesh rather than a coated one.

Safety and Handling

Always fit two bands, at 1″ and 2″ from the tail end of the mesh. Accidental release happens when something presses against the tail end and expands the weave — the bands are what prevent it.

Attach pulling hardware to the pulling eye only. Nothing should be attached to the mesh itself.

Inspect the grip before every use. A damaged, worn or corroded grip must not be used.

Breaking strength figures apply to new, unused grips. A grip that has been used is not the same tool.

Never alter a grip — eyes, shoulders, fittings or lugs. Do not use a pulling grip for anything other than pulling cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a pulling grip sized?

By the cable’s outside diameter. Each grip covers a specific range of cable diameters, so you measure the cable first and pick the grip whose range covers it. Strength is checked separately, against the tension the pull will develop.

Why stainless steel rather than galvanised?

Because a grip is an abrasion tool. A galvanised mesh wears through its coating where it rubs, and from that point the steel underneath starts to rust — so the working life of a coated grip is partly the life of its coating. Stainless steel resists corrosion through the full thickness of the wire, which is what makes it the better choice for wet ducts, groundwater and marine or coastal sites.

Closed mesh or split mesh?

A closed mesh slides over the end of the cable, so it needs a free cable end. Where the end is not available — mid-span work, or a cable already installed — a split mesh opens along its length and is closed around the cable instead.

Can the same grip be used on cable and on rope?

Mesh grips are used on electrical cable, bare conductor and rope. Confirm the jacket type and surface with us, because holding performance depends on the surface being gripped.