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1 EEC cable drum trailers

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The UK Highway High Speed range of cable drum trailers are built to EEC Directives and equipped with service brakes and road lighting. Drum lift is via a hydraulic pump independently acting on 2 lift rams.

These cable drum trailers are sturdy in construction and as such can also be used on site, often with bonus loadings.

As a bespoke manufacturer, if you can not find a cable drum trailer that is suitable, please contact us and we will endeavour to meet your Requirements.

We will also take any cable drum trailer as a part exchange for a new unit or for alternative products in our range.

CDT5.25

CDT1.55 c/w optional drum brake

Trailer type

Gross weight Payload Max drum

diaMin drum

diaMax drum

widthOverall width Braking

CDT1.2 1,600 kgs 1,200 kgs 2,150 mm 750 mm 1,400 mm 2,300 mmOverrun auto

reverse

CDT1.55 2,000 kgs 1,550 kgs 2,150 mm 750 mm 1,400 mm 2,300 mmOverrun auto

reverse

CDT2.4 3,100 kgs 2,400 kgs 2,550 mm 1,100 mm 1,365 mm 2,300 mmOverrun auto

reverse

CDT2.8 3,500 kgs 2,800 kgs 2,550 mm 1,100 mm 1,365 mm 2,300 mmOverrun auto

reverse

CDT5.25 6,600 kgs 5,250 kgs 3,100 mm 1,350 mm 1,390 mm 2,550 mm2 line air c/w ABS

Site cable drum trailers 2

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CDT10

Our Site Range of cable drum trailers are similar in construction and operation to the EEC range but the braking and lighting systems are not in line with EEC requirements. The Site range of cable drum trailers are generally of a higher carrying capacity to the EEC range and used on UK sites where lights and braking system are required or are also often used on highways in many Countries outside the EEC, particularly in the Middle East.

In addition to the EEC and Site ranges, we also offer a bespoke range of cable drum trailers where you, the customer, tailor the specification to suit the contract, drum capacity or budgetary requirements. You make the choices, service brakes, park brake or no brakes, hydraulic lift or rigid construction, lighting/no lights, suspension/no suspension, mudwings fitted or not etc. The unit illustrated is an 8 tonne unit with no suspension but fitted lights and service brakes.

Trailer type

Gross weight Payload Max drum

diaMin drum

diaMax drum

widthOverall width Braking

CDT2.8S 3,500 kgs 2,800 kgs 2,550 mm 1,100 mm 1,365 mm 2,300 mmOverrun non-auto reverse

CDT3.3S 4,000 kgs 3,300 kgs 2,550 mm 1,100 mm 1,365 mm 2,300 mmOverrun non-auto reverse

CDT7.45S 8,800 kgs 7,450 kgs 3,100 mm 1,350 mm 1,460 mm 2,550 mmOverrun non-auto reverse

CDT10.0S 12,500 kgs 10,000 kgs 3,450 mm 1,750 mm 2,000 mm 3,280 mm 2 line air

CDT15.0S 18,000 kgs 15,000 kgs 4,650 mm 2,500 mm 2,400 mm 3,700 mm 2 line air

CDT20.0S 24,000 kgs 20,000 kgs 4,800 mm 2,700 mm 2,400 mm 3,700 mm 2 line air

CDT30.0S 34,500 kgs 30,000 kgs 4,800 mm 2,700 mm 2,400 mm 3,850 mm 2 line air

8 tonne bespoke trailer

3 Trailer accessories

Trailer drum safety guards, the guard illustrated is a full guard but these can be tailored to your individual spec/budget.

Mechanical drum brake fitted for overhead line applications or to prevent overrun of the drum (drum brake fitment reduces cable drum width).

Heavy duty zinc plated light guards.

Stainless steel number plate holder.

Multi volt (12 and 24V) LED lighting, invaluable when using a number of towing vehicles, takes away the hassle of bulb changing.

Removable electrical susie (curly cable) fitted in lieu of standard wiring. This helps prevent deterioration when not in use but also in the event of damage, the susie can be replaced without rewiring.

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Additional optional extras include galvanised chassis, extension slides, spare wheels and tyres, spindle bearings, stepped collars to name but a few with tailored ancillaries available on request or go to www.tws-ltd.co.uk

Trailer accessories 3 Drum drive/drum lift system. Diesel or petrol engine versions available. The system enables the drum to be rotated thus assisting payout and paying in of the cable plus facilitating a powered lift.The unit can be supplied as a power lift only.

Export trailers 4 To reduce freight cost, trailers can be supplied in a knock down form, this enables wide units to be transported in Shipping containers or Tautliners.

This method also has the added advantage of having the optional facility to increase the width of the trailer by using adding insertion pieces for that occasional wide drum.

With this method of manufacture, we can ship up to 5 off CDT7.45 trailers in a 40’ container with ease and still have room for other equipment as illustrated with this Ghanaian contract.

Used & Reconditioned 5As well as manufacturing new trailers, TWS will service, repair and recondition trailers in your current fleet regardless of condition.

We will also buy your old units or take them as part exchange for new or used trailer or equipment in our portfolio.

For used equipment sales, visit our website for full listing.

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6 Straight line cable / pipe rollersThe SLR1 is a compact cable roller for use in narrow trenches and/or in confined areas and suitable for cables up to 90mm.

The SLR2 bridge style cable roller is principally the same as the SLR1 but with the added benefit of being able to stand over existing cables or objects in the trench.

The SLR3 is an economical yet versatile and very compact cable roller for use in narrow trenches or secured on cable trays/gantries. Due to the design, this can also be used as a pipe roller for diameters of up to 200mm.

The SLR4 is a heavy duty cable roller for use in most cable laying applications and suitable for cables up to 130mm. Note – for the heaviest of cables, the Diablo roller can be substituted for a heavy duty parallel roller.

The SLR5 cable roller is principally the same as the SLR4 but with the added benefit of being able to bridge existing cables or objects already in the trench.

The SLR6 is an economical yet versatile cable roller for use in trenches, secured on cable trays or bolted down as a materials roller. Due to the design, this can also be used as a pipe roller.

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Straight line cable / pipe rollers 6 The SLR7 is an heavy duty straight line cable roller, this roller is unique in that all edges are rounded to prevent the cable being damaged if for example the roller flips over etc. Due to the base size, this cable roller is also suitable for ladder racks and gantries.

The SLR8 is an heavy duty super bridge style cable roller. The design allows for the roller to be placed over multiple cables and also has the added benefit of a high elevation of the cable.

The SLR9 Cable Roller is principally the same as the SLR4 but is fitted with a steel flat plate bottom for use on sand and soft ground conditions.

The SLR10 is a heavy duty cable roller similar to the SLR5 but suitable for cables up to 205mm. Note – For the heaviest of cables, the Diablo roller can be substituted for an heavy parallel roller.

HR1 Hanging Cable Roller enables cable to be installed and suspended in elevated positions. Suspension rollers can be supplied as shown or with a ‘pigs tail’ fixing for attaching to a staining wire. Rollers can be supplied with a heavier duty roller for taking the initial elevation strain.

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7 Pipe & lead in rollersThe LR1 V style cable roller leads the cable from the drum into the trench, the design is such that cable is centralised prior to it being fed into the trench. This roller being 500mm wide also doubles up as a pipe roller and can be positioned in the trench itself.

The LR2 V roller is generally as the LR1 but has an overall width of 850mm and a guide to help prevent the cable spilling over the side.

The LR3 heavy duty V roller is similar to the LR2 but with an overall width of 1,050mm and superior quality rollers.

The LR4 is a very heavy duty lead in roller where the design is such that cable is supported over the full drum width prior to it being fed into the trench.

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8 Manhole entry rollersThe MR1 manhole cable roller leads the cable from the drum into the jointbox/manhole or leads the winch bond out of the manhole. The roller has 2 hooks for location on the manhole edge. Note – the aluminium roller can be substituted with a steel roller for wire rope.

The MR2 manhole cable roller is principally as the MR1 but the roller has 2 angled hooks for location on the manhole edge or on a 90 degree corner as illustrated.

The MR3 is similar to the MR2 other than the roller section swivels to suit the direction of the pull.

The MR4 manhole cable roller is a heavy duty lead in roller for the heaviest of cables up to 130mm.

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Bend rollers 9 The BR1 is a medium duty skid type corner cable roller. These can be used singularly or linked together using link pins to form a full bend. All the bend roller range have the same link/staking points to facilitate various bend/roller configurations.

The BR2 is a heavy duty corner cable roller with universal link/staking facilities as the BR1.

The BR3 is a heavy duty triple corner cable roller again with universal link/staking facilities as the BR1/2.

The BR4 is a light duty skid plate for use in conjunction with the bend roller range (illustrated with the BR1, the BR2 and LP1 link pins). This is an economical way to form a full bend when utilising other corner cable rollers.

The BR5 is a heavy duty triple corner cable roller similar to the BR3 but manufactured from sheet steel for use on sand and soft ground conditions.

Measuring wheels 10 The LMW1 length measuring wheel is an economical and light weight (1.8kg) tool suitable for distances of up to 10,000 mtr in 0.1 mtr increments. Unit folds in half and is fitted with a push button release clip, push button zero reset, fold down side stand, debris scraper and supplied with a carry case.

Also available on request are heavy duty deluxe models and large 610mm diameter wheel versions for difficult surfaces.

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11 Fibre glass rodding systemsContinuous pipe and duct rodding systems (often referred to as Cobras, conduit snakes, duct rods or conduit rods) give a compact and labour saving solution whether installing cables in ducts, threading draw ropes through pipes or surveying drains with CCTV cameras. The Cobras are a more cost-effective solution to using traditional screw together drain rods.

The rod itself is reliable and manufactured from the highest quality fibre glass with a radially reinforced construction and available in a choice of diameters. All rods are mounted on rugged and robust zinc plated steel frames.

Mini Cobra reel

Midi Cobra reel (wheel kits are optional

Maxi Cobra reel

Diameter Length Code complete Code spare rod4.5mm 50m MIDCO50C4.5 MIDCO50S4.5

4.5mm 60m MIDCO60C4.5 MIDCO60S4.5

4.5mm 80m MIDCO80C4.5 MIDCO80S4.5

4.5mm 100m MIDCO100C4.5 MIDCO100S4.5

6.7mm 50m MIDCO50C6.7 MIDCO50S6.7

6.7mm 60m MIDCO60C6.7 MIDCO60S6.7

6.7mm 80m MIDCO80C6.7 MIDCO80S6.7

6.7mm 100m MIDCO100C6.7 MIDCO100S6.7

6.7mm 120m MIDCO120C6.7 MIDCO120S6.7

Diameter Length Code complete Code spare rod9mm 60m MEDCO60C9 MEDCO60S9

9mm 80m MEDCO80C9 MEDCO80S9

9mm 100m MEDCO100C9 MEDCO100S9

9mm 120m MEDCO120C9 MEDCO120S9

9mm 150m MEDCO150C9 MEDCO150S9

9mm 200m MEDCO200C9 MEDCO200S9

9mm 250m MEDCO250C9 MEDCO250S9

Diameter Length Code complete Code spare rod11mm 100m MAXCO100C11 MAXCO100S11

11mm 120m MAXCO120C11 MAXCO120S11

11mm 150m MAXCO150C11 MAXCO150S11

11mm 200m MAXCO200C11 MAXCO200S11

11mm 250m MAXCO250C11 MAXCO250S11

11mm 300m MAXCO300C11 MAXCO300S11

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Duct equipment 12 Steel hinged bellmouths are inserted into ducts and secured in position with an expansion bolt. The bellmouth minimises damage to the cable and the duct edges during cable laying operations. Standard sizes are SB1 55 – 63mm, SB2 76 – 82mm, SB3 89 – 95mm, SB4 97 – 104mm, SB5 115 – 124mm and SB6 146 – 155mm. Specials up to 300mm are available on request.

For further protection and guidance of the cable, all the bellmouths above can be fitted with a Diablo Roller.

Our range of wooden cylindrical duct brushes are fitted with steel rotating fixing eyes each end. Standard sizes are CDB1 – 57mm, CDB2 – 80mm, CDB3 – 86mm, CDB4 – 95mm, CDB5 – 108mm & CDB6 – 150mm. Specials are available on request.

Duct proving mandrels are manufactured from polypropylene and are fitted with steel rotating fixing eyes each end. Standard sizes are DPM1 – 43mm, DPM2 – 70mm, DPM3 – 79mm, DPM4 – 83mm. Special are available on request and mandrels can be manufactured in steel if required.

Cable lubricant 13 TWS offer a full range of lubricants to suit all applications and cable types. As standard we stock three types as below but can supply any of the Techlube range.

TLHD/20L Heavy duty lubricant for heavy cables and difficult pulls. Available from stock in 20L pails or pre-lubricating bags on request.

TLPHD/20L Pourable lubricant for medium and lighter cable instalation. Available from stock in 20L pails or 1L bottles on request.

TLM/20L Specially designed lubricant with microspheres for the telecoms industry available from stock in 20L pails.

Also available on request are solvent degreasers for cable cleaning, degreasing, termination etc. Available in liquid form, impregnated wipes and single wipe sachets.

DLF1

DR1

14 Drum handling – rotators & standsThe DR1 light weight cable drum rotator is suitable for a range of drum diameters up to 800 x 550mm wide weighing 200kg. Drums are simply rolled up the ramp onto the adjustable rollers to allow it to spin freely.

The DR1 can be supplied with adjustable anti-skid feet as an option. These are ideal on internal works on slippery or decorative flooring (see inset photograph).

The DR2 is the heavy duty version of the above and suitable for a range of drum diameters up to 1200 x 580mm wide weighing 750kg.

The DR3 heavy duty cable drum rotator is suitable for a range of drum diameters up to 2200mm weighing 1500kg. Drums are simply rolled up the ramp on to the adjustable rollers to allow it to spin freely. Units are fitted with a locking mechanism for drum dismounting.

The DD1 horizontal drum dispenser is designed for cable dispensing from contractor’s vehicles or simply dispensed off the floor. Drums of up to 3,000kg and with diameter of 2 metres are placed horizontally on the stand.

The DLF1 drum lift frame is suitable for a range of drum diameters up to 1,600mm x 1,500Kgs. Particularly useful in cable yards, the frame is simply rolled into position, the tipping section released and the drum is lifted using the cantilever paddock stand principle which automatically clips safely back into the ‘park’ position. This is one of the only tip stands that actually works, operates safely and does what so many others fail to deliver whilst at the same time dispelling the historic nickname ‘chin whackers’ due to the safety features.

The LDS1 light weight drum stand is suitable for drums of 700mm diameter, 520mm wide and max weight of 100kg. Drums are simply lifted into position to allow the cable to be payed out. Unit folds to a compact size for ease of storage/transportation.

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DR2

DR3

DD1

LDS1

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Drum handling – jacks & spindles 15 Screw jacks The classic mechanical screw jack range is very compact, simple in operation and sturdy by design with square bases giving added stability against equivalent octagonal bases often seen. Units further enhanced with a zinc plated finish.

Model Capacity Base size Closed height

Open height

Weight each

MJ3 3 tonne 300 x 300mm 500mm 815mm 17kg

MJ6 6 tonne 450 x 300mm 635mm 950mm 21kg

MJ8 8 tonne 600 x 300mm 890mm 1,205mm 29kg

The LP1 operating bar is supplied as an option.

Hydraulic jacks The hydraulic drum jack range is ideal for use in cable yards and on site alike, with a large drum range, the jacks are very flexible and raising of the drum is effortless. With health and safety being paramount, a secondary automatic mechanical lift lock further enhances the product. Units are finished with a hot dipped galvanised coating.

Model Capacity Base size Min diameter

Max diameter

Weight each

HDJ3 3 tonne 700 x 450mm 725mm 2,500mm 60kg

HDJ6.5 6.5 tonne 900 x 450mm 750mm 3,000mm 90kg

HDJ10 10 tonne 900 x 450mm 800mm 3,500mm 120kg

Drum bars Our standard range of drum bars are supplied in solid steel or tubular (further options of spindle bearings, alternative diameters and lengths are available on request). Spindles can be supplied with standard locking collars, single stepped collars to suit a specific drum or multi-stepped collars to suit a range of drums.

Drum bar code Diameter Length Type SWL Locking

collar codeDB6-1200 50mm 1,200mm Solid bar 6 tonnes LC50

DB6-1500 50mm 1,500mm Solid bar 6 tonnes LC50

DB6-1800 50mm 1,800mm Solid bar 6 tonnes LC50

DB10-2000 76mm 2,000mm Solid bar or tubular 10 tonnes LC76

DB20-3000 101mm 3,000mm Solid bar or tubular 20 tonnes LC101

Further drum handling equipment including jack towers up to 50 tonnes and braked drum stands for overhead line are available on request.

MJ6 c/w optional DB6 & LC50

HDJ6.5 c/w DB10-2000

Mechanical lock

Spindle end bearings

LC50 collars

Multi-stepped collars

Cable grips (also often referred to as cable stockings, pulling socks or ‘Chinese fingers’) are a quick and efficient way to install/control electrical cables. Cable grips are re-usable (subject to inspection) and can also be used to support or pull any cylindrical object within their grip and load carrying capacity.

TWS part no. Cable diameter Lattice weave Lattice length Overall length Approx breaking strength

(SE)10-13* 10-13mm Single 230mm 305mm 760kg(SE)13-19* 13-19mm Single 355mm 430mm 1,015kg(SE)19-25* 19-25mm Single 405mm 510mm 2,540kg(SE)25-38* 25-38mm Single 455mm 610mm 3,555kg(SE)38-50* 38-50mm Double 535mm 735mm 5,080kg(SE)50-63* 50-63mm Double 610mm 865mm 5,080kg(SE)63-89* 63-89mm Double 685mm 990mm 6,095kg

(SE)89-115* 89-115mm Double 685mm 990mm 7,110mm

*Above are single eye part numbers, for alternative styles, substitute the pre-fix (SE) with the pre-fix from the styles listed below.

Single Eye (SE) – Ideal for pulling medium to heavy loads, the pull can only be achieved from the cable end.

Fleeting Eye (FE) – Similar to the SE type but for use when offset positioning is required and the cable can pass completely through the cable grip.

Double Eye (DE) – Suitable for pulling medium to heavy loads, the main advantage to the SE Type is that the cable can be passed through the grip thus enabling the pull to be made at various stages down the cable.

Lace Up (LU) – Similar to the DE type but the grip is positioned on the cable and then stitched together. This is particularly useful when the pull is from someway down the cable or when there is a connector on the cable end.

Open Ended (OE) – Ideal for joining 2 cables and mainly used when old cable is being replaced with new (see our website for specifications).

Non-Conductive (NC) – Ideal for use in water, fibre optic applications, offshore or for a multitude of uses in the electrical industry; dramatically improved weight to break ratio and made of a high-strength, non-conductive aramid fibre (see our website for specifications).

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16 Cable pulling grips

Single eye Double eye Lace up Open ended Non-conductive

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Special products 17 As bespoke manufacturers, Trailer & Winch Solutions Ltd will endeavour to deliver supply chain solutions for your every need, below are a few examples of such projects.

With that in mind, if you require any cable laying accessory or fabricated articles outside the scope of this brochure, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For our full manufacturing scope, visit our website www.tws-ltd.co.uk where you can also download a detailed power point presentation.

Pole Bogie for transporting wooden poles over rough terrain. Can be supplied with a tow bar for quad or vehicle towing.

Flat bed triple drum trailer built to customer specification. Each drum is mounted on a turntable and is fitted with a mechanical disc brake.

1,400kg capacity winch operated tilting ABC cable drum trailer fitted with mechanical drum brake and built to customer specification.

1,000kg capacity ABC overhead line /utility winch.

Utility flat bed mower/mobile plant trailer. 1,500kg capacity collapsible drum stand fitted with disc brake, mechanical lift lock and built to customer specification.

Very heavy duty 2.2 Metre wide V type lead in roller.