Deluxe Duct Pullers

Short Answer: Deluxe Duct Pullers are used to grip the inside of duct and pull it during HDD conduit and duct installations.

Correct use: The puller is inserted into the duct and expanded so the internal jaws grip evenly around the inside diameter. This creates a secure pull point while protecting the duct from external damage during installation.

Technical details: The precision-machined, hardened alloy pulling head is designed to handle HDD pull loads, while the outer sleeve helps prevent duct stretching and seals the duct interior from fluids or contaminants.

Incorrect use includes: Using the puller outside its rated duct I.D. range or pulling damaged duct. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of slippage or duct deformation.

Short Answer: Deluxe Duct Pullers are compatible with duct sizes based on inside diameter (I.D.) and SDR rating.

Correct use: Select the puller size that matches your duct's I.D. range so the expanding jaws can seat correctly and distribute load evenly. These pullers are designed to work with most duct sizes from SDR9 through SDR21.

Technical details: Deluxe Duct Pullers cover duct I.D. working ranges from approximately 1.25 inches up to 6.06 inches, depending on the model selected. Proper sizing ensures consistent grip and reduces installation stress.

Incorrect use includes: Selecting a puller that does not match the duct I.D. or SDR rating. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of poor grip or duct damage.

Short Answer: Deluxe Duct Pullers can be used in any ground condition once the bore is properly prepared.

Correct use: Ground conditions are addressed during drilling and reaming. After a stable, correctly sized bore is created, the puller provides a secure internal grip for installing duct in dirt, clay, mixed ground, and other formations.

Technical details: Puller performance depends on duct I.D. match, bore cleanliness, and controlled pull forces rather than soil type. The sealed outer sleeve helps protect the duct interior during installation.

Incorrect use includes: Pulling duct through unstable or undersized bores or exceeding the duct's pull limits. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of increased pull loads or duct damage.

Short Answer: Eye swivels and duct pullers serve different purposes during pullback and are not interchangeable.

Correct use: An eye swivel is used when pulling product that already has an external pulling eye or adapter and needs to rotate independently of the drill string. A duct puller is used when the product must be gripped internally, such as conduit or duct without an external pulling attachment.

Technical details: Eye swivels manage rotation and help prevent product twist, while duct pullers create an internal mechanical grip inside the product itself. The correct choice depends on whether the product has an external pull point or requires internal engagement.

Incorrect use includes: Using an eye swivel when no external pull point exists or attempting to pull duct without proper internal grip. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of slippage, product damage, or installation failure.

Short Answer: Duct pullers must be sized by inside diameter (I.D.) because they grip from inside the duct, not the outside.

Correct use: Always select a duct puller based on the actual inside diameter of the duct so the internal jaws or sealing surfaces can expand properly and distribute load evenly during pullback. Nominal duct size alone does not account for wall thickness or SDR variation.

Technical details: Different SDR ratings change the duct's wall thickness, which directly affects I.D. A puller sized by nominal diameter may not grip correctly if the I.D. falls outside the puller's working range.

Incorrect use includes: Choosing a puller based only on nominal duct size without verifying I.D. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of poor grip, slippage, or duct damage.