Utility Pulling Lines & Cable Grips
Utility Pulling Lines are ropes used by electrical utility companies or often utility contractor companies for pulling utility transmission wires through blocks and into place on transmission towers. The ropes are fed through the blocks on the towers and attached to the end of the wires which are then pulled into place by large winches. Pulling lines are often sold in multiples of 4 or 6 units at a time depending on the number of wires being pulled. The ropes are ordered coated with different colors so they can be easily identified. The best choice for this application are Plasma® or Spectra® ropes. Benefits of these high-performance fiber constructions are:
- High strength
- Abrasion resistance
- Low stretch
- Ease of splicing in the field
- Stays round and firm around blocks and sheaves
- Available with urethane coatings in a variety of colors
- Torque free
Below is a comprehensive list of all our strength members suitable for Utility Pulling Lines, or reference our Utility Products flyer. These detail the construction types we use and their relative strengths and applications. A datasheet for each rope construction listed below is available here or in our resources and downloads section.
Plasma® 12 strand is the highest strength synthetic rope available. Plasma® 12 strand is manufactured from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) that has been enhanced by Cortland’s patented recrystallization process.
Plasma® 12 strand is delivered standard with a polyurethane finish and is easily spliced using a simple lockstitch type splice, 4-3-2 or 5-4-3 tuck splice. It’s soft, torque free braided construction provides easy handling.
- Lowest stretch
- Low creep
- Soft hand
- Torque free
- Easy splicing
- Neutrally buoyant in water
- Select sizes are ABS & DNV type approved
Plasma® 12×12 is a 12-strand braided rope in which each of the 12 strands is, in turn, a 12-strand rope, or braided primary strand. Plasma is manufactured from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) that has been enhanced by Cortland’s patented recrystallization process.
This patented construction addresses the most critical properties of the fibers to provide a very high strength translation efficiency for larger ropes. This design allows for long lay lengths, making rope that is more flexible for bending applications, easy to inspect and can be quickly spliced using standard 12 strand splicing techniques. Plasma 12×12 is supplied with our standard polyurethane finish, although other coatings can be applied to suit specific applications.
- World’s strongest rope for its weight
- Long lengths available
- High flex fatigue and abrasion resistance
- Easy to splice, inspect, and repair
- Neutrally buoyant in water
- Select sizes are ABS & DNV type approved
Polyester Double Braid provides an excellent combination of high strength, low stretch, excellent weathering resistance, and easy handling. The standard color for Polyester Double Braid is white; however, this construction can also be produced in a variety of colors using solution-dyed polyester in the jacket braid for lasting color and a good hand.
- Low stretch
- High strength
- Soft hand
- Torque free
- Excellent wet strength
- Meets MIL-DTL-24677B
- Select sizes are ABS & DNV type approved
VS Cable Grips
When the application is highly dynamic, Cortland VS Grips, manufactured with Vectran* fibers, are the best choice in Cable Grips. Vectran* fibers have superior abrasion resistance and excellent dynamic loading durability. Cortland VS Grips have the same strength ratings as the Cortland TS Grips.
Benefits / Features
- Versatile
- Quick fit temporary attachment
- Pemanent attachment
