can one advise me what formula to use to calculate the maximum pulling tension for multi-pair or multi-core instrumenation cable (armoured and AL foil screened)? Can i apply the same formula for fire resistant cable (armoured and screened)?

Larry
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Hello Larry,


Pulling Tensions - Lots for you to read and understand. This is a good start:

www.southwire.com/processGetArticle.do?c...CM1000002702a8c0____
ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url....pdf?arnumber=328444

Pulling Around Bends
ecmweb.com/mag/electric_simple_calculations_cable/index.html
www.sfcommunications.com/cable_pull.htm

Cable Pulling Lubricants
www.polywater.com/2000tech.html (Software can be purchased)
cim.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display...mp;ARTICLE_ID=175831

Kindest regards,
Peter J. Stewart-Hay
Principal
Stewart-Hay Associates
www.Stewart-Hay.com

thanks peter

larry