Cable Winches

Cable Winches For Pulling Medium & High Voltage Power Cables MV HV

Pulling & Laying Cables

Cable Winches

➡ The range of trailer mounted cable pulling winches are used for the installation of LV, MV & HV power cables where high cable pulling tensions are required. All of the winches are designed with the user in mind – simple operation and robustly engineered.

Cable winches are installed with heavy duty diesel engines powering hydraulic transmission for smooth controlled cable pulling – additionally console mounted line tension indicators ensure the user has a visual display of the cable pulling force applied.

Maximum permissible cable pulling tensions should be noted for each cable type to be pulled in and not exceeded – it is recommended to achieve lowest figure by setting out the cable installation and positioning of the drum.

• LV XLPE SWA Armoured Cable
• LV Service & Waveform (3 Phase Aluminium/Copper) Cable
• LV Multi-core & Multi-pair Cable
• 11kV Single, 3 Core & Triplex XLPE
• 33kV Single Core XLPE Wire Screened Cable
• LV MV HV Power Cables
• EHV Power Cables 66kV 132kV 400kV
• Fibre Optic | Telecoms

Cable Pulling Winches | Power Cables

Pictured: SEB FW3000 is a 3 tonne capacity single capstan winch and is a great asset to any multi-utility business involved in LV (Low Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) cable installations – the cable pulling winch is fitted with a free spooling pay-out system which makes it a one man only operation. The unit is fitted with a pull load indicator with read out via dial gauge.

• FW3000 Power Unit | 13kW diesel engine at 3600 RPM
• Main Drive System | Single capstan
• Rope Capacity | 400m x 10mm (Europe & UK) | 500m x 9mm (Export)
• Rope Pull / Speed | 0.5 tonne at 30m/min | 1.5 tonne at 22m/min | 3.0 tonne at 7m/min
• Additional Features | Fully enclosed steel canopy, hydraulic rewind drum drive, thermostat fan oil cooler and free moving layering arm

Cable Pulling Winches | Power Cables

Cable Pulling Winches for Power Cables

A complete range of trailer mounted Cable Pulling Winches require for the installation of LV MV HV Power Cables where high pulling tensions are required. All of the winch units are designed with the operator in mind – the cable winches are simple in operation and robustly engineered, these units are fitted with heavy duty diesel engines powering hydraulic transmission for smooth controlled pulling of cables, and are fitted with a console mounted line tension indicator so that at all times the operator has a visual display of the pulling force applied. All of the winches can be quickly pre-set so they do not exceed the required pulling tension.

• TCW3000 Specification | 17.75kW water cooled diesel engine | twin grooved capstan | 750m x 10mm rope (Europe & UK) | 1000m x 10mm rope (Export) | no load payout approx. 50m/min | 3.0 tonne at approx. 12m/min
• TCW4000 Specification | 17.75kW water cooled diesel engine | twin grooved capstan | powered hydraulic cable payout | electronic display pull load indication | no load payout approx. 25m/min | 4.0 tonne at approx. 10m/min
• Common Features | Hydraulic rewind drum drive for rope tension, thermostat fan oil cooler and automatic spooling via scrolled shaft layering arm

Power Cable Pulling Winches Pictured left to right | FW3000 (3 Tonne Cable Pull Capacity Single Capstan Winch – Diesel Braked) | TCW3000 (3 Tonne Cable Pull Capacity Twin Capstan Winch c/w IMO Recorder – Diesel Braked) | TCW4000 (4 Tonne Cable Pull Capacity Twin Capstan Winch c/w IMO Recorder – Diesel Braked) | TW5000 (5 Tonne Cable Pull Capacity – Diesel Braked)

For larger utility and infrastructure projects, SEB equipment is frequently used as part of wider cable pulling and laying operations, where controlled winching, drum handling and site transportation equipment all support safe installation of LV, MV, HV and EHV power cables.

SEB Equipment Supporting High Voltage Cable Pulls

Alongside cable winches, Thorne & Derrick also supply specialist SEB equipment to support major utility cable installations, including high capacity cable drum trailers and site handling solutions for demanding HV cable projects. This wider range is particularly suited to large-scale pull-in operations and infrastructure works involving 132kV, 400kV and other transmission and distribution cable systems.

For projects requiring coordinated support with the pull-in, cable terminations, jointing and energisation of HV cable networks, our team can provide technical support, competitive pricing and delivery commitments across specialist installation equipment.

Cable Pulling Winches for Telecommunications Cables

These cable winches are designed to support the installation of fibre optic cables to the telecommunications industry – the winches were developed to meet the requirements for both the installation of delicate Fibre Cables where low pulling tensions are necessary and also for the more heavier copper cables. Other installation applications are coaxial cable, sub duct and HV cables according to the specification.

Fibre Optic Cable Pulling Winches Pictured | AW1000P 1 Tonne Pull Fibre Assist Winch (Petrol) c/w 760mm & 380mm Capstan or AW1000D 1 Tonne Pull Fibre Assist Winch (Diesel) c/w 760mm & 380mm Capstan | CW3000 3 Tonne Pull (Diesel) Capstan c/w Canopy

Cable Winches – Up To 10 Tonne Pulling Capacity | Power Fibre Telecoms

Winches can be pre-set to avoid exceeding required cable pulling tension – furthermore cable winches include a recording facility and USB port recording for drum identification, time, length, cable pull and setting of maximum overload.

Factory Witness Testing & UK Manufacturing Partnership

Thorne & Derrick recently visited SEB International Ltd to factory witness test specialist cable installation equipment manufactured for major high voltage power projects. This close distributor and manufacturer partnership helps ensure safe operation, application suitability and dependable performance for demanding utility environments.

Pictured : L – R | Richard Derrick (MD T&D), Andy Smith (SEB Technical Sales Engineer), Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager T&D), Paul Millett (MD SEB), Kieron Clarke (SEB Junior Fitter) & Lee Mellors (Lead Multi Skilled Fitter).

Electric Cable Pulling Winch

The Cable Puller provides the perfect solution to installing long or heavy lengths of cable in difficult locations – the winch reduces the manpower hours required to meet installation deadlines, and is safer and faster.

• Unlimited length of pull and choice of rope speed
• Compact, lightweight and portable electric cable pulling machine
• 110V or 240V AC model for internal use in buildings and tunnels
• Reverse rotation for controlled release at high loads
• Accessories Included
  Detachable Rope Storage Drum as shown (larger drum available as an option)
  Deadman Foot Control with 2 Metre Cable
  2 x Tie Down Shackles

Lightweight Cable Pulling Applications
In addition to the EP1 Electric Cable Pulling Winch, the SEB range also includes lightweight capstan winches for specialist pulling applications in ducts, over manholes and in difficult access locations where compact, portable equipment is required.

Video | SEB Equipment for Major Cable Installation Projects

The video below shows specialist SEB cable installation equipment used on major HV utility projects. While cable winches remain central to controlled cable pull-in operations, these wider site handling and drum management systems demonstrate the broader capability available for complex cable installation works.

Cable winches – lv mv hv Pulling & Laying Products

Complete range of LV, MV and HV cable pulling products for installation into trench or duct including LV, 11kV/33kV medium voltage (MV), 66kV/132kV high voltage (HV) and EHV transmission and distribution cables up to 400kV.

Cable Rollers | Drum Lifting Jacks | Duct Rods | Cable Socks | Swivel Links | Lubricant | Duct Seals

Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment

Suppliers & Distributors

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes the most extensive range of Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.

We service UK and international clients working on underground cables, overhead lines, substations and electrical construction at LV, 11kV/33kV and up to EHV transmission and distribution voltages.

T&D distribute the complete range of LV-HV Cable Pulling and Laying Equipment including cable rollers, cable socks, drum jacks, drum trailers, cable lubricant, underground cable protection and conduit duct rod.

THORNE & DERRICK are Specialist Distributors of LV HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV – this includes the most extensive range of Ex Stock Innovation Tooling to facilitate safe and reliable preparation, termination and installation of cables.

MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors

Data Sheets

• SEB Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment LV MV HV
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