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Duct Rodder
Gamson offers a professional-grade Duct Rodder (also known as Cobra Rod or Conduit Rodder), the ultimate tool for underground cable pulling and duct cleaning operations. This high-tensile fiberglass rod is designed to navigate long-distance conduits and complex bends in telecommunications, electrical, and data networks. With its robust wheeled frame and high-flexibility rod, the Gamson Duct Rodder ensures that pulling ropes or light cables can be threaded through HDPE, PVC, and metal ducts with maximum efficiency and minimal friction.
Key Features
- High-Strength Fiberglass Core: Constructed with a composite core reinforced with high-strength resins, providing an excellent balance of stiffness for pushing and flexibility for navigating bends.
- Durable UV-Stabilized Jacket: The rod is encased in a wear-resistant, low-friction Polypropylene (PP) jacket that protects the fiberglass from abrasion and prevents "rod-splintering" in harsh environments.
- Robust Steel Frame: Mounted on a heavy-duty, powder-coated steel chassis with large rubber wheels, allowing for easy transportation and stability across rugged construction sites.
- Integrated Braking System: Features a manual hand-brake to control the payout speed of the rod, preventing accidental over-spooling and ensuring operator safety.
- Precision Guiding Eye: Equipped with a solid brass or stainless steel pulling eye at the tip, designed to glide smoothly through ducts and provide a secure attachment point for pulling ropes.
- Meter Marking: Most models come with permanent distance markings along the length of the rod, allowing technicians to accurately measure the distance of a run or locate a blockage within the duct.
Technical Specifications
| Rod Material | Fiberglass Core with Polypropylene (PP) Jacket |
|---|---|
| Rod Diameters | 6 mm, 9 mm, 11 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm |
| Rod Lengths | 100 m, 150 m, 200 m, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m (Custom lengths available) |
| Frame Material | Tubular Steel with Powder-Coated Finish |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +80°C |
| Bending Radius | Approx. 15 to 25 times the rod diameter |
Primary Applications
- Telecommunications: Threading pulling ropes through PLB HDPE ducts for long-haul Fiber Optic Cable (OFC) installations.
- Electrical Utilities: Clearing and rodding underground power conduits in urban and industrial areas.
- Duct Cleaning & Inspection: Pushing sponges or brushes through ducts to remove debris or water before cable installation.
- Blockage Detection: Identifying the exact location of collapses or obstructions within a buried pipeline.
- Urban Infrastructure: Navigating complex street-lighting and traffic-signal conduits in smart city projects.
