Fish Tape Coupling Assembly

Many years ago, a resourceful electrician discovered that getting conductors through tight spaces could be simplified by “fishing” a stiff length of wire through the cavity first to pull those stubborn conductors through.  The basic function and purpose of fish tape has remained unchanged throughout the years, but technology, ergonomics, and specialization have improved enormously.

As urbanization accelerates, the demand for electricity and efficient electrical wiring systems has grown. The fish tape market is experiencing steady growth due to various factors such as increasing construction activities, expanding telecommunications industry, and the rising demand for electrical and communication infrastructure.  The growth can be attributed to the need for efficient cable installation and maintenance.  Technological advancements, the emergence of smart cities and the implementation of fiber optic networks are expected to create a continuing need.

The fishing tape can be made of several different materials including steel, fiberglass and nylon.  The tape usually has a special end ranging from a hook or loop to a specialized fastener device to allow the user to attach the tape to a guide string or very light cable before pulling the wires back to the operator.  Obstructions such as insulation, firestops, pipes, HVAC ducts and electrical conduits can make the fishing more difficult.  Getting around tight curves in conduit can cause the fish tape or wires being pulled to get stuck.  What if you are pulling the fish tape through a long conduit with multiple bends and curves?  How do you prevent those 90 degree bends from causing snags?

The traditional method is to bend the wire being pulled through the fish tape hook or loop and wrap it with a lot of electrical tape with the hope it will slide around the bends and curves of the conduits.  Lubricants can also be applied in an attempt to aid movement, but what if there are already multiple wires within the conduit you must also maneuver through and around without getting caught up?  The Tubing and Wire Guide for Conduit is the answer to this dilemma.

PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS

Special features

• Sleeves are bullet shaped to allow for smoother passage thru conduit
• Different size sleeves are available to accommodate different size conduit
• Flexible tube enables the wire to bend smoothly around corners
• Wire is prevented from catching on bends, joints or other wires already present in the conduit

 

 

PRODUCT DETAILS

Wire fishing tools are essential for any electrician or DIY enthusiast tackling wiring projects.  These tools help guide and retrieve wires through walls, ceilings, and tight spaces, making the installation and maintenance of electrical systems more accessible and efficient.  Many electricians prefer to use a fish tape due to its flexibility, durability, and ease of use.  Fish tapes are usually stored coiled on a plastic reel creating a natural curvature of the wire that allows the wire to be guided.  By manipulating the reel, the end of the tape can be somewhat directed.  The tape is ridged allowing it to be guided through an empty wall cavity.

 

The function of fish tape is to move thru a conduit.  Upon reaching the other end a guide string or wire is attached and pulled back thru the conduit.  The Tubing and Wire Guide for Conduit consists of a spool and wire within a case.  The end of the wire is bent to allow it to pass thru a bullet shaped sleeve and into a flexible tube coupled to the sleeve, hooking thru an aperture in the side of the tube.  This allowed the fish tape to be pulled back thru the conduit, around bends in the conduit and past other wires already present without catching or becoming stuck.

 

The bullet shaped sleeve is tapered to prevent frictionally engaging joints, bends or other obstacles in the conduit.  The tube is inserted into the sleeve and can then be pulled back thru the conduit, flexing around bends and passing over joints without catching.

 

 

Materials needed to produce the Tubing and Wire Guide for Conduit:

• Spool assembly and handle
• Flexible wire
• Multiple sleeves
• Flexible tube

 

 

 

The Tubing and Wire Guide for Conduit is covered by United States Utility Patent: 10,862,281

 

 

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