The Fundamentals of Fiberglass Duct Rodder
Our round, flexible rod slides easily over wires in occupied conduit, offering exceptional bending strength for maneuvering tight turns. Whether installing short run electrical wire or running long distance copper or fiber optic cable, it is ready to handle the job for you.
This tool will pay for itself in no time at all.
Used to push or pull lines or cables through ducts, tubes, conduit and pipes, our duct rodders feature an aluminum cage and stand for lightweight handling in the field. The cage size is determined by the length of the fiberglass rod, and the 1000FT length model has a trolley and wheel for easy transport.
The fiberglass rod is made from extruded fiberglass and high strength resin for flexibility and tensile strength. The exterior layer is covered with high density UV-resistant polyethylene to protect and insulate while sliding on surface.
With 6 different lengths to choose from, technicians should be able to tackle most jobs.
Our Fiberglass Duct Rodders are widely used in OFC maintenance, signaling and communication cables, optical fiber cables, datacom cables, street lighting cables, campus installations, airports and industrial conduits where cable blowing method is not feasible.
Sonde and Adapter
A sonde is a battery-powered locating beacon used to pinpoint rod end. Its signal is detected by a receiver. Using an adapter, the sonde is attached to the rod ferrule to locate in underground pipes or conduit.