Description
Commercial electricians pulling branch circuits require high pulling capacity without heavy dedicated puller frames. The Southwire Maxis 3K (no motor) system converts standard commercial drill motors into a 3000 lb cable puller. Peak pulling capacity reaches 3000 lb. Driving this puller with an unapproved drill motor without a side handle will twist operator wrists during peak cable resistance.
Structural rectangular steel tubing constructs the adjustable puller boom, joined with induction-hardened locking pins and laser-cut adapter brackets. The capstan hub mounts high-strength ductile iron running on heavy-duty bronze bushings that support continuous rope friction. Modular conduit adapters feature precision-machined steel collars that lock into conduit sizes from 1 inch to 4 inches, transferring pulling recoil directly into the building conduit infrastructure.
Modular Cable Puller Hardware Platform
Conduit adapters lock the puller frame direct to electrical conduit ends without external floor anchoring. The modular capstan hub accepts rope feeds from multiple approach angles for tight electrical rooms.
- 3000 lb peak pulling force handles commercial wire pulls through long conduit runs.
- Dual pulling speeds operate at 25 feet per minute low and 100 feet per minute high.
- Universal drill adapter chuck accepts standard 1/2-inch commercial drill motors.
- Conduit adapters from 1 inch to 4 inches lock the puller frame direct to raceway ends.
- Modular lightweight components enable single-worker setup in under two minutes.
- Dual capstan design accommodates standard pulling rope sizes up to 5/8-inch diameter.
- PC100 puller cart clamp anchors the puller frame to utility carts for mobile wire pulls.
Mechanical Pull Tension Bench Telemetry
Tension load cells measure 3150 lb peak line pull before drill motor clutch release during continuous conduit pull simulations. Capstan hub temperature climbs to 132°F after twenty minutes of unbroken rope friction. Conduit adapter collar deflection measures under 0.035 inches under full 3000 lb tension. Pulling speed averages 22 feet per minute under heavy 2500 lb continuous resistance. Acoustic noise levels register at 76 dBA at one meter during drill-powered pulling.
Pulling Bounds Fleet Service Directives
Never operate this cable puller without locking the conduit adapter collar securely onto rigid or EMT conduit. Loose conduit attachment will kick the puller frame and fracture raceway fittings.
- Inspect conduit adapter locking collars and thumbscrews for stripped threads before every pull.
- Clean pulling rope wax and synthetic residue off the capstan spool every week.
- Grease the main capstan drive shaft bushing with lithium grease every 50 operating hours.
Commercial Warranty Factory Package Items
Southwire covers this puller with a 2-Year commercial warranty. Delivery crate contains the Maxis 3K pulling frame, capstan hub, conduit adapters from 1 inch to 4 inches, PC100 cart clamp, drill motor chuck adapter, and printed operator service manual.