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See Figure 7 for an example of the
larger diameter 12.5 mm (≈0.49 in) PCPA
that does not require removing the SC
outer body. The PCPA in Figure 7 is
attached to a pull gauge to test the PCPA
grip force onto the cable. The grip force
in this experiment was set so that the
pre-connectorized cable would slip out
of the PCPA without being damaged
if the pulling force exceeded 20 lbs.
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
FOR THE PCPA
The goal for the use of the PCPA is to
speed up installations with long connec-
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FIGURE 7: 12.5 mm (≈0.49 in) diameter PCPA attached to a 4.8 mm (≈0.189 in)
diameter pre-connectorized cable being tested with a pull gauge for its grip force.
torized cables. Being able to complete one more installation per day per installer, owing to the use of the PCPA,
will justify systematic use of such a tool across the installers', contractors', and operators' workforces.
The PCPAs have a potentially lower cost structure than cable pulling socks or pulling grips. Thus, it is a better
fit for the task of short run pulling through a small hole, conduit, or void, which is often all that is required with
pre-terminated cables.
