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Overview of Cable

Handling Products &

Accessories

Document ID: GENE-INFO-1512

Issue Date: December 2015

Revision No.: Issue A – Revision 9

Gene Engineering Pty., Ltd.

P.O. Box 2354, Carlingford, NSW 2118

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Dear Customer,

Gene Engineering (Gene) is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that can provide turnkey

services from investigation and concept development through to supply and commissioning of

required equipment. Gene can customise a system to suit your needs. We are committed to providing

quality services and Australian made products in accordance with the customer’s specified

requirements, applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.

Gene provides an extensive range of equipment, services and accessories for all your cable installation

needs. Gene also offers design and consultancy services for most processes that occur on the jobsite.

Outlined within this brochure are some of the items that Gene manufactures. If you require further

information on any item or about an item not seen in this document please contact a Gene Engineering

representative to discuss your needs.

Yours Sincerely,

The Team at Gene

Please note that Gene Engineering’s equipment is continuously evolving and improving. Gene Engineering Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make

amendments to the design without notice. The photos shown within this document may not be identical to the system that you are enquiring

about. All information is completely transferable unless stated otherwise and an amendment issued.






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Table of Contents

1 Winches 5

1.1 Capstan Winches – JE Series 5

1.1.1 Exchangeable Tension Limiting Capstans 6

1.1.2 JE-0005 – 5 kN Capstan Winch 6

1.1.3 JE-0010/20/30 – 10/20/30 kN Capstan Winches 7

1.1.4 JE-0050 – 50 kN Capstan Winch 7

1.2 Capstan Multipurpose Winch – KJE Series 9

1.2.1 KJE-0020 – 20 kN Multipurpose Capstan Winch 10

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1.3 Bull Winches – BULL Series 12

1.3.1 BULL-0005 – 5 kN Bull Winch 12

1.3.2 BULL-0030 – 30 kN Bull Winch 13

1.4 Gene Winch Options 14

2 Drumstands 15

2.1 DS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 5,000 kg 15

2.2 DDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 8,000 kg 16

2.3 PDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 10,000 kg 17

2.4 HDDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 20,000 kg 18

2.5 Angled Drumstand and Cable Winding Machine 20

2.6 Trailer / Truck Mounted Drumstands 21

2.7 Floor Dispensing Stand 21

3 Cable Pusher – Camtrack 22

4 Indexers / Overhead Guides 23

5 Cable Guide Beam 23

6 Split Ducts & Bell Mouth Rollers 25

7 Millipede Roller System 25

8 Box Rollers - 360° Enclosed 27

9 Gantry System Rollers 28

10 Moveable 2.5m Radius Corner Roller System 29

11 Moveable Tri-Cable Roller Stand 30




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12 Adjustable Step Roller System 31

13 Cable Installation Accessories 32

14 Lifting Beams 34




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1 Winches

Gene designs and manufactures winches in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards,

NSW Network Utility Standards and Client’s requirements. Operator safety, cable integrity and

efficiency are the key issues considered in the design of all Gene winches. Winches are designed

to complement Gene’s drumstand and accessory range of products.

The entire Gene winch range can also be fitted with an electronic load cell and digital readout

to allow the operator to monitor real time pulling tensions. Also a distance meter can be added

to the system to allow Tension versus Distance to be plotted. Gene offers professional services

to undertake and analyse installation data and prepare a report of findings.

Gene winches can be custom designed to suit your specific winching needs and have electric,

petrol, diesel or hydraulic power units. A vast array of accessories can be fitted to the winch to

increase its versatility.

1.1 Capstan Winches – JE Series

Gene capstan winches are tension limiting winches designed for hauling cables (via synthetic

rope) from in ground pits and/or in open trenches lined with supporting rollers whilst positively

anchored to a vehicle. The winches are fitted with 4 stroke petrol engines as standard but can

be fitted with a variety of drive trains. Key features:

Load rated frame range to suit application. All frames are protected via a roll cage.

Portable self-contained modular units which can be set up and packed up easily and

conveniently.

The winch is easily moved into position by lifting the opened anchoring arm and wheeling

it into any position by one person.

Anchored to a vehicle via a tow ball, pintle ring. The winch can be pointed in any available

direction about the anchor point for access to tight locations. Vehicle anchor point does not

have to be directly in line with the winch. Maximum allowable hauling tension for vehicles

offset to winch is dependent on vehicle GVM (gross vehicle mass).

Anchoring arm can be folded and secured across to protect the prime mover during transit /

storage. The roll cage allows for ease of lifting and also protects the elements from damage

during transit or mechanical impact.

Roll cage can be opened in front of the capstan to allow rope to be fed in/out of the winch




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at any point along the ropes length, having the end of the rope accessible is not required.

Capstan and anchoring point arranged in-line to minimise procession.

The winches are fitted with a pigtail to allow the hauling rope to be offset away from the

winch. This allows the Operator can stand away from line-of-action of the tensioned rope

during hauling.

Each modular unit if fitted with a clearly visible emergency stop button on top that is visible

in a 360° horizontal plane.

Exchangeable tension limiting capstans. All capstans are serrated and hard chromed for

durability.

Designed to haul with synthetic rope e.g. Aquatec, Dyneema or similar.

Simple operation.

1.1.1 Exchangeable Tension Limiting Capstans

To ensure cables are not over tensioned during the installation process, Gene capstan winches

are all fitted with exchangeable, colour coded, NATA pre-calibrated, locked-off, tamper proof,

tension limiting modular capstans to limit the maximum line pulling force. Capstans can be

changed over in less than three (3) minutes to allow the winch to pull a variety of different cable

types and sizes without the risk of over tensioning.

1.1.2 JE-0005 – 5 kN Capstan Winch

The JE-0005 is a capstan winch with maximum line pull of 5 kN subject to the capstan being

used. Pulling speed is limited to 28 m/min.

Dimensions of the winch when the anchor arm is closed – 1000 mm (L) x 530 mm (W) x

640 mm (H).

Rated maximum

pulling force in kN

Rated pulling speed

Recalibration

Date

Tension Limiting Capstan Compliance Plate

Capstan Serial

Number

Coloured

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1.1.1 JE-0010/20 – 10/20 kN Capstan Winches

The JE-0010/20 frame capstan winches have a maximum line pull of 10 kN and 20 kN

respectively, subject to the capstan being used. Pulling speed is limited to 20 m/min on the

JE-0010 and 9 m/min on the JE-0020.


700 mm (H).

1.1.2 JE-0050 – 50 kN Capstan Winch

The JE-0050 has a 0-50 kN tension loading frame satisfying AS1418. Maximum capacity

of 50 kN pulling force on pulse and 40 kN pulling force on continuous hauling.

Hydraulically driven via flow adjustable hydraulic power pack and hydraulic lines.

Low speed (9 m/min.) / high speed (18 m/min.) selector on winch easily accessible by

operator. (Speeds quoted are when unit is new and will deteriorate if not maintained).




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Bi-directional rotation. Direction controller easily accessible by operator in positions

“Forward – Neutral – Reverse” as desired.


820 mm (H). Dimensions of the hydraulic power pack vary on application.

Optional removable load cell and digital readout for constant visual monitoring of tension

during operation.

Above: Examples of JE-0050 hydraulically driven capstan winch being used on site.

Pulling tension

digital readout

Hydraulic power

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1.2 Capstan Multipurpose Winch – KJE Series

Gene’s multipurpose capstan winches are modular systems designed for hauling cables (via

synthetic rope) in a variety of different locations. The system consists of a main winching unit

that is connected to an anchor unit selected to suit the task at hand. The KJE winch series is

hydraulically driven via split system to allow for remote and difficult to reach locations. Key

features:

Portable modular units which can be set up and packed up easily and conveniently.

Pulling from any direction (i.e. in-front, behind, above, below) available with minor

adjustment of features.

Different anchor units available as required, including:

o Direct floor, wall or ceiling bolted unit with no adjustment,

o Floor, wall or ceiling bolted unit providing low pulling height with 360° rotation on

the bolting plane.

o Floor, wall or ceiling bolted unit with 360° rotation on the bolting plane and height

adjustment as required.

o Pole mounted units.

o Wheel mounted units that can be connected to a vehicles tow ball or other suitable

anchor vehicle.

Can be fitted with a load cell for constant visual tension monitoring or data logging as

required.

Variable speed bi-directional rotation on serrated and hard chromed capstan for durability.

Each system is driven by a hydraulic power unit connected to the winch via a moveable

controller fitted with a directional control valve (DCV) with emergency stop button that is

visible in a 360° horizontal plane. This allows for the winch to be located as far away from

the hydraulic power unit as is practicable.

The winches are fitted with a pigtail to allow the hauling rope to be offset away from the

winch. This allows the Operator can stand away from line-of-action of the tensioned rope

during hauling.


Simple operation.




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1.2.1 KJE-0020 – 20 kN Multipurpose Capstan Winch

Hydraulically driven via an independent flow adjustable hydraulic power unit with an

integral 4 Stroke petrol engine or 11kW electric motor and hydraulic lines. Other power

trains available on newly manufactured systems.

Maximum pulling speed 10 m/min in accordance with cable manufacturers specification.

Other pulling speeds possible for newly manufactured systems.

The Multipurpose Winch can be stripped down into several key components so that it can

be carried and setup in hard to reach locations (example of winch in a tunnel and on a gantry

shown below).


during operation.

Above: KJE-20 Multipurpose winch

with wheel mounted, vehicular

anchored unit.

Above Right: Bolted & 360° rotation

anchor unit.

Right: Bolted, 360° rotation and

height adjustable anchor unit.




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Right:

KJE-0020 winch anchored to floor

of cable tunnel. The hydraulic

power unit is located on the surface

of the tunnel to keep fuel emissions

in an open area. The winch was

stripped to its modular components

and lowered into the tunnel via a

small manhole then reassembled

for use.

Above: KJE-0020 anchored to a post on a gantry almost 20m above the ground. The winch was

stripped to its modular components, lifted onto the gantry in an elevated work platform and

reassembled for use. The hydraulic power unit remained on the ground.




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1.3 Bull Winches – BULL Series

Gene Bull winches are designed for hauling underground or overhead cables via synthetic rope

whilst positively anchored to a vehicle or the ground. The rope passes through dual capstans

and onto a tensioned rope winding spool ensuring the Operator does not directly handle the rope

during hauling and is physically separated from the loaded pulling components of the winch.

This feature makes the Bull winch ideal for high load applications. Bull Winches can be

designed and manufactured to suit client’s needs. Key features:

Range from 5 kN and greater.

The Operator does not handle tensioned rope and does not stand in the line-of-action of the

tensioned rope and is protected by guarding.

Units can be either anchored to the floor (e.g. a substation basement) or mounted on a truck

or trailer.

Each modular unit if fitted with a clearly visible emergency stop button on top that is visible

in a 360° horizontal plane.

Variable speed bi-directional rotation on dual serrated and hard chromed capstans.


Automatic rope winding on removable spool. Winch fitted with manual indexer as standard

to guide rope onto spool.

Suitable for aerial or underground work.

Single Operator simple operation.

Bull winch can be lifted and moved as required via a crane or forklift.

1.3.1 BULL-0005 – 5 kN Bull Winch

Left: 5 kN electric variable speed drive Bull Winch

fitted with Ø10 mm Spectra rope. This winch was

also fitted with a mechanical and electronic brake

for use on vertical lifts.




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1.3.2 BULL-0030 – 30 kN Bull Winch

Hydraulically driven via an independent flow adjustable hydraulic power unit with an

integral 4 Stroke petrol engine and hydraulic lines. Other power trains available on newly

manufactured systems.

Maximum pulling speed 12 m/min in accordance with cable manufacturers specification.

Other pulling speeds possible for newly manufactured systems.

The 30 kN hydraulic drive Bull Winch pictured below is designed to be stripped down into

several key components so that it can be carried and setup in substation basements that have

not been constructed with bulk goods access points.

Independent support frame to be anchored onto floor or mounted onto truck, trailer etc.

NOTE: If mounted onto truck / trailer, client to confirm the structural integrity of the

anchoring vehicle to ensure that the winching load can be adequate transferred to the

ground.


during operation.

Hydraulic power

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Above: Example of a 30 kN Hydraulic drive Bull Winch fitted with Ø16 mm Aquatec rope

mounted on to a truck bed.

1.4 Gene Winch Options

Customised design to suit specific customer requirements to winch standards and codes as set

by statutes and regulations for any industry.

Data logger to record actual load, distance and/or velocity during hauling operation, including

alarms to warn and/or stop hauling operation.

Variable speed drive train.

Different calibrated tension limited capstan colour coded for easy identification by operator.

Rope winding drum for rolling up rope and preload for reactive tension on capstan.

Larger diameter capstan to manufacturers’ specification (600mm +) available for optic fibre

or high voltage cable installation.

Jockey pulley complete with frame to guide rope to capstan.

Different energy type prime movers available (e.g. for hazardous, underground locations).

Larger hauling capacities configured as modular units to be located on or behind a truck or

vehicle because of height or space limitations as in capital cities.

Variety of different guarding options to suit application.

Truck and trailer mount installation.

Drive train configured for pipe-cracking used for tunnelling ducts.




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2 Drumstands

Gene designs and manufactures drumstands to complement their winches so that they have the

ability to operate together as a system. Customised drumstands can be designed in accordance

with relevant Australian and network standards to suit customer’s requirements.

Drumstands are modular systems allowing them to be flat packed for transport and storage. An

additional benefit of the modular system is the ability to augment the drumstand to suit a variety

of different drum sizes and types. Gene drumstands are available in a variety of sizes and can

be fitted with a drive or brake as required. They can be supplied with a trailer or be truck / trailer

mountable at customer’s request. Drumstands can function in tandem with another drumstand

for unspooling and re-winding cable and when used in combination with a Gene Indexer, a fully

automated winding system can be established. Key features:

Drums are generally mounted by their bore and locked onto an arbor minimising the effect

of out-of-balance and pre-damaged drums.

Arbors are hollow providing increased strength and reduced mass.

Easy rotation of the arbor on roller bearing assemblies.

Drumstand are modular units that form a stable, rigid frame structure.

Is a simple mechanical system that can be easily flat packed for transport and/or storage.

Ability to be augmented to suit a variety of drum sizes, masses and types.

Drum changeover is a quick and straight forward process.

Units can be either placed on flat ground or secured on a truck or trailer.

Can be fitted with a drive or brake as required.

When un-laden are easily moved by forklift or hiab truck.

2.1 DS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 5,000 kg

DS Series Drumstands were initially designed for the telecommunications industry. They are

light duty units with a dry mass of approximately 350 - 450 kg (depending on final arrangement

selected). The DS Series key features:

Light duty frames and rollers for handling drums up to 5,000 kg.

Drumstands can handle maximum drum diameter of 2,800 mm and maximum widths of

1,200 mm (on Model DS-120) and 1,500 mm (on Model DS-155).





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Arbor and cones can be handled by one person.

Above: Examples of DS-120 drumstand. Photograph on right is fitted with a Band Brake.

2.2 DDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 8,000 kg

DDS Series Drumstands are a medium duty framed system fitted with medium duty rollers

accommodating drums up to 8,000 kg in mass primarily aimed at power distribution. The units

have a dry mass of approximately 450 – 750 kg (depending on final arrangement selected). Key

features:

Frames and rollers for handling drums up to 8,000 kg.

In its standard setup the Drumstand can handle maximum drum diameter of 2,800 mm and

maximum width of 2,000 mm (on Model DDS-20).

Larger diameters can be accommodated by inserting packers.





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2.3 PDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 10,000 kg

PDS Series Drumstands are a heavy duty framed system fitted with heavy duty rollers

accommodating drums up to 10,000 kg in mass in its basic arrangement. The units have with a

dry mass of approximately 1,100 – 1,400 kg (depending on final arrangement selected). Key

features:



maximum widths of 2,000 mm (on Model PDS-20) and 2,500 mm (on Model PDS-25).

*Note: When narrow drums are placed on wide systems the safe working load is reduced.

For narrower drums, the uprights can be adjusted in to maintain the safe working load.



This system can be augmented to carry drums up to 20,000 kg. Refer to 2.4 HDDS Series

for details.




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2.4 HDDS Series Drumstands – Drums up to 20,000 kg

HDDS Series Drumstands are a heavy duty framed system fitted with heavy duty rollers and

reaction arms to accommodate drums up to 20,000 kg in mass. The units have with a dry mass

of approximately 1,300 – 1,600 kg (depending on final arrangement selected). Key features:


To ensure the rigidity and stability of drumstands carrying drums of this mass, modular

reaction arms and outriggers can be fitted to any / all sides of the drumstand.

Drumstand is fitted with an electric variable speed drive as standard that connects via the

arbor. The drive is able to fold away from the drumstand to allow for loading / unloading.


maximum widths of 2,000 mm (Model HDDS-20) and 2,500 mm (on Model HDDS-25).

*Note: When narrow drums are placed on wide systems the safe working load is reduced.

For narrower drums, the uprights can be adjusted in to maintain the safe working load.


Above: HDDS Drumstand with reaction arm,

outriggers and drive holding drum Ø3.2 m x 2.4

m wide x 15,600 kg gross mass.

Above: HDDS Drumstand reaction arm

with drive holding drum Ø3.0 m x 1.5m

wide x 14,500 kg gross mass. Note that

upright has been adjusted in to handle a

heavy, narrow drum.




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2.5 Angled Drumstand and Cable Winding Machine

The Gene drumstands can also be manufactured in an ‘Angled Drumstand’ arrangement. The

stands are able to raise and lower drums rolled between the uprights without the need of a forklift

or crane. The original need for this stand came about due to a tightly spaced warehouse

environment and forms part of a near zero tension winding system for optic fibre. However the

drumstand can be used in all normal drumstand applications.

Above: The Angled drumstand (left)

works in tandem with an indexer and

driven DS model drumstand to

automatically payout optic fibre from

one drum to another.

Below: Small drumstand and winding

machine used for paying out short runs

of small communications cable.




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2.6 Trailer / Truck Mounted Drumstands

Drumstands can be fitted with corner casts to connect to container locks on trailers or trucks.

This system allows the drumstand to be quickly and easily loaded and secured to the vehicle

and does not require a dedicated vehicle to hold the drumstand.

Above: Trailer, Drumstand with brake & Overhead Guide. Can hold drum Ø2.8m x 1.7m wide

x 6.0t gross mass.

2.7 Floor Dispensing Stand

Floor dispensing stands roll the cable drum from the drum flanges. Example unit shown can

carry two drums each being Ø900 x 750 mm wide x 1,000 kg gross mass.




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3 Cable Pusher – Camtrack

Cable pushers are used to aid in long or difficult cable installations by acting as an intermediate

pulling / pushing device. Gene’s cable pusher is a two part system comprising of a hydraulically

driven pusher and an independent diesel powered hydraulic power unit. The cable pusher can

handle cable of diameter 55-150mm and comfortably push / pull 20kN at a max speed of 12

m/min (higher speeds available on new systems). A load cell is fitted to the system providing a

real-time visual display of the loads being exerted. The hydraulic power allows the speed of the

cable pusher to be adjusted and can be operated remotely so that the operator can keep a close

eye on the installation while still controlling the system.

If required it can be adjusted to pull higher loads for cable extraction on client’s request.




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4 Indexers / Overhead Guides

Indexers are used support and laterally index cable when dispensing cable from one drum onto

another. Indexers can either be motor powered or hand powered and can be designed to index

cable from small telecommunications cable up to large power cable. The below example shows

a hand indexer with four (4) independent roller units on a common guide rail.

5 Cable Guide Beam

Gene’s Cable Guide Beam (as shown on the proceeding page) supports cable leaving the

drumstand and entering the duct. It allows all personnel to stand in a safe place, clear of the

cable during the installation process. It also provides a good opportunity to safely examine the

cable as it unrolls from the drum.




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Above: Example showing cable coming off drumstand and into a conduit via a cable guide beam

held in position by an excavator. As the cable enters the conduit heavy duty cable hauling

lubricant is being placed on the cable sheath.

Above: Example of cable being hauled from a substation transformer bay into the substation

basement. The cable unspools from the drumstand via a cable guide beam which guides the

cable through the transformer bay open point. The cable then feeds onto a 180° gantry millipede

roller to bend the cable around and into the conduit.




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6 Split Ducts & Bell Mouth Rollers

Gene manufactures split ducts in a variety of sizes and arrangements to suit client needs. Gene

split ducts are machined from a single billet making them strong and durable.

Above: The roller assembly houses three (3) rollers (on approximate R1.5m curve) and is

attached to the split duct via a bolted connection. Any of a series of different sized split ducts

can be used on the same roller assembly depending on the job at hand. This photo shows Ø125,

Ø150 & Ø214 mm split ducts that have been used with this roller assembly. Smaller roller

assemblies can be manufactured depending on client needs.

7 Millipede Roller System

The Millipede Roller System (Millipede) is a flexible roller system that has the capability of

being adjusted and secured to suit the radius required for cable installation. The primary use for

the Millipede is to facilitate changes in direction of the cable being installed through open pits,

trenches and cuttings. However, it can be used wherever cable requires support during the

installation process, both indoors and outdoors. A cross-section of the Millipede shows that the

cable is supported on three (3) sides with rollers allowing the cable to take its natural path during

installation and not putting undue stresses on the cable sheath.

Split ducts connected via a

bolted connection.

Split ducts with permanent

rollers. Number of rollers on

each assembly to suit client

requirements.

Left: Split ducts with permanent rollers. Split duct

sizes in this photo (above) are Ø90, Ø100, Ø117,

Ø125 & Ø150. Split ducts can be manufactured to

any size as per client’s requirements.




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The flexibility of the millipede rollers allow

them to fold away from the cable after it is

installed leaving the cable in position.

Rollers support the

cable on three sides.




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8 Box Rollers - 360° Enclosed

Box rollers contain six (6) rollers arranged to protect the cable on all sides. The roller is supplied

with toggles so that it can be split in half to release the cable. Alternatively the halves can be

used on their own as straight rollers. The example below shows how the box rollers are set-up

with Millipede rollers to produce an “S” arrangement.

The below examples show the box rollers being used in/under substation basements for hauling

cable directly into position in one setup. Rollers are anchored or propped to the floor.

Box roller used in

combination with the

Millipede.

Box roller supports

cable on all sides.




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9 Gantry System Rollers

Fixed Radius and adjustable Millipede segments can be set up on a gantry system to guide cable

off drums or act as a pit entry or exit roller. This system allows the cradle supporting the

Millipede segment to freely travel laterally along a beam (to minimise side loading on the cable)

or be pinned at a fixed position to guide the cable towards a specific location. It is also possible

to connect several cradles together if bundling of cables is required. Gantry frames can be

manufactured to suit.

Support guide rollers can

be installed here for high

load applications.

Four rollers provide

stable movement

along gantry beam.

Gantry system c/w

adjustable millipede to

bend cable around 180°

within a transformer bay.

Segment is able to

pivot 20° each way

from horizontal.




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10 Moveable 2.5m Radius Corner Roller System

Fixed 2.5 metre Radius Millipede segments can be assembled together on a moveable frame to

form a 90° Corner Roller System for indoor and outdoor use. For instance, the Corner Roller

System can be anchored to the floor of sub-stations for internal installations.

This system can support from one (1) to three (3) cables (depending on cable type and size) on

individual Millipede chains pitched 400 mm apart. The entire system can be easily moved using

a pallet jack or forklift with access from both sides of the frame. Additional flexibility is

provided in the ability for each of the three (3) Millipede chains can to pivot independently.

Millipede chain can be

assembled on any one or

all height positions.

Fixed 2.5m radius

produced for a 90°

corner.

Multiple rollers to

distribute load.

Pallet jack or forklift can be

used to move entire

assembly.

Access available from both

sides.

Each Millipede chain can

pivot approx. 30° each way

from its rest position.

Pallet jack or forklift

access available from both

sides.




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11 Moveable Tri-Cable Roller Stand

Individual link components of the Adjustable Millipede can be assembled together to form a

Tri-Cable Roller Stand. This stand can be either supplied with wheels (to allow moveability) or

with legs to anchor to the ground. (As shown in the following drawings). The heights of the

rollers on the stand are aligned with the roller heights on the Corner Roller System. Together

the stand and Corner Roller System are an effective way of installing cables into buildings and

then manoeuvring the cables to their desired location. The stand can also be used to support

cables off the ground to aid with cable jointing.




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12 Adjustable Step Roller System

When it is required that support be provided to cables across floors, down steps, down inclines

etc. the Adjustable Radius Millipede can be inverted and fitted onto compound mounts. The

mounts (as shown in the following drawings) can be pivoted and tilted about their own axis to

take up changes in floor level and orientation.




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13 Cable Installation Accessories

Gene supplies accessories and consumables to suit all your cable hauling needs including

rollers, ropes & splicing services, swivels, shackles, cable hauling socks, reusable hauling eyes,

duct blowers, duct scrubbers, duct sponges, cable mandrels and hauling lubricants. Gene can

also design and manufacture any special items needed e.g. pit lid openers and star picket

removers.




Telephone: 1300 782 482

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Above (left to right): (1) Pit lid opener & star picket remover. (2) Pull back being used on site

anchored by an excavator arm. (3) Special double eyed, double ended stainless steel sock.

Above: Gene’s single core and three core reusable hauling eyes pull directly from conductor.

*NB: Pictures above do not show hauling eye completely sealed and fitted.




Telephone: 1300 782 482

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14 Lifting Beams

To cover lifting needs in the yard and on site, Gene can design and manufacture lifting / spreader

beams and jibs to suit client requirements. Pictured below is a standard 10 tonne WLL lifting

beam and a one (1) tonne WLL forklift mounted lifting jib.

For further information please contact us on:

Phone: 1300 782 482

Fax: +61 2 9748 6637




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