Cable Pulling

Grid Mule provides expert medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) cable pulling services for renewable energy, utility, and industrial projects. Our team specializes in precision installation of underground and some overhead power cables, ensuring proper tensioning, alignment, and protection to extend system reliability and performance.

With experience across substations, collector systems, and grid interconnections, we use industry best practices and specialized pulling equipment to guarantee safe, efficient, and damage-free installation—even under challenging site conditions.

Construction

• Underground Cable Pulling – Precision pulling of MV/HV feeders through duct banks, vaults, and manholes.
• Overhead Cable Installation – Controlled pulling for risers, spans, and transitions to substation equipment.
• Substation & Collector System Pulling – Accurate installation of circuits feeding transformers, switchgear, and collector networks.
• Renewable Energy Projects – Specialized pulling services for solar, wind, and BESS installations.
• Equipment Integration – Cable routing and pulling to support inverters, junction boxes, and grid tie-ins.
• Safe Handling Practices – Use of rollers, tensioners, and sheaves to prevent cable damage during installation.

Upgrades & Retrofits

• Cable Replacements – Pulling and installing new cable sections into existing duct banks, trays, or risers.
• Circuit Expansions – Adding new feeders to increase project capacity.
• System Reconfiguration – Rerouting or repositioning cables to support new infrastructure layouts.
• Technology Upgrades – Pulling higher-capacity conductors for grid modernization or renewable expansions.
• Infrastructure Hardening – Replacing outdated or undersized cables to meet evolving performance and safety requirements.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Emergency Cable Replacement – Rapid pulling and installation of new feeders following cable failure.
• Preventive Pulling Inspections – Evaluation of existing raceways, duct banks, and cable routing for obstructions or deterioration.
• Re-Tensioning & Alignment – Adjustments to overhead or ducted cables to maintain proper performance.
• Damage Mitigation – Pulling replacement segments to restore service in faulted or mechanically damaged sections.
• Support Services – Coordination with splicing, termination, and commissioning teams for a full-system solution.
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Warranty

• Contractor Warranty Support – Performing corrective cable pulling services on behalf of EPCs, IPPs, and operators.
• Corrective Installations – Re-pulling or rerouting cables to resolve workmanship or design-related issues.
• Standards Compliance – Ensuring all cable pulling meets OEM, NEC/NESC, and project specifications.
• Owner Assurance – Providing long-term reliability with properly installed, damage-free feeders that protect system performance and reputation.

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