Expansion loops are what keep aerial trunk plant alive through seasons — the slack that absorbs thermal expansion and contraction, pole movement, and strand loading so the cable and connectors don't take the strain.
The Lemco M-3195 forms those loops consistently, one after another, producing a uniform 45-1/2" overall length loop in cables up to 1.00" diameter — including dual trunk cables side by side.
The mechanism is straightforward and built for the strand: synthetic forming shoes driven by a vertical gear rack bend the loop gradually and evenly, so the cable takes shape without kinking or flattening the dielectric.
An easy-grip pawl keeps positive engagement in the gear rack throughout the stroke, and bronze bushings keep the action smooth and prevent galling over years of field use. The frame and gear rack are joined with a reinforcement plate specifically to withstand the pressure of forming two trunk cables at once.
At 26 lbs of purpose-built steel, this is a lifetime construction tool for CATV and broadband aerial crews — the kind of Lemco gear that gets passed between trucks for decades.
Replacement forming shoes are available separately, so the tool outlasts every crew that carries it.
Features:
- Forms consistent 45-1/2" overall-length expansion loops
- Cable capacity: two cables up to 1.00" diameter — forms dual trunk cables together
- Synthetic forming shoes driven by vertical gear rack for smooth, even bends without kinking
- Easy-grip pawl ensures positive engagement into the gear rack
- Bronze bushings for smooth operation and galling prevention
- Reinforcement plate joins frame and gear rack for dual-cable forming pressure
- Replacement forming shoes available separately
Specifications:
- Model: Lemco M-3195 (M-Series)
- Loop Length: 45-1/2" overall
- Cable Capacity: 2 cables, up to 1.00" diameter each
- Drive: Vertical gear rack with easy-grip pawl
- Bushings: Bronze
- Weight: 26 lbs
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