GMP | Apollo Aerial Cable Lasher | #70400
Apollo Aerial Cable Lasher (70400)
DESCRIPTION
The GMP Apollo Aerial Cable Lasher is designed for telecom, fiber optic, broadband, and cable TV contractors who need a lightweight, high performance solution for lashing aerial cable and innerduct combinations to support strand using stainless steel lashing wire.
Built for FTTx, coaxial, and outside plant cable construction, the Apollo combines lightweight handling with parallel pull capability, allowing crews to work efficiently across varied terrain and challenging aerial routes. Designed for both new installations and overlashing applications, the Apollo provides smooth cable handling and reliable lashing performance without requiring machine modifications.
Its positive slip free gear driven system eliminates belts while maintaining constant wire tension regardless of spool fill level, helping improve lashing consistency across long aerial spans. The Apollo also features smooth edge construction and front guide rollers to help protect cable during installation.
Engineered for demanding field use, the Apollo is fully serviceable through GMP factory and trained service locations worldwide.
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
- Fiber optic aerial cable installation
- FTTx construction projects
- Telecom strand lashing
- Cable TV aerial construction
- Coaxial cable installation
- Broadband utility projects
- Overlashing existing aerial cable
- Outside plant cable construction
KEY FEATURES
- Lashes telecom cable or innerduct combinations up to 4 in. (102 mm) diameter
- Compatible with strand sizes from 1/4 in. to 3/8 in. (6 mm to 10 mm)
- Parallel pull capability helps overcome terrain obstacles
- Positive slip free gear drive with no belts
- Tested in excess of 1 million cycles
- Interference free overlashing without machine modifications
- Supports .045 in. x 1200 ft. and .038 in. x 1600 ft. lashing wire coils
- Adjustable lashing wire tension for tight or loose lash configurations
- Constant wire tension regardless of spool fill level
- No lasher backroll when pulling force is removed
- Front rollers guide cable smoothly through the machine
- Smooth edge construction provides 360° cable protection
- Manual clutch release allows fast span transfers
- Lightweight ergonomic design improves field handling
BUILT FOR OUTSIDE PLANT CONSTRUCTION
The GMP Apollo is engineered for demanding aerial telecom and fiber construction environments where lightweight operation, smooth cable handling, and reliable lashing performance are critical.
Its parallel pull wire drive system allows crews to work more effectively across uneven terrain and difficult outside plant routes while maintaining smooth, controlled lashing performance.
The Apollo also features smooth edge construction and front cable guide rollers that help reduce cable damage during installation, making it ideal for sensitive fiber optic and coaxial cable applications.
WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE THE GMP APOLLO
- Lightweight design improves handling and reduces crew fatigue
- Parallel pull capability helps crews navigate difficult terrain
- Slip free gear driven operation eliminates belt failures
- Smooth edge construction helps protect cable during installation
- Constant wire tension improves lashing consistency
- Designed for both new construction and overlashing applications
- Ideal for FTTx, coaxial, and fiber optic aerial construction
Apollo Cable Lasher Operation Manual
Apollo Cable Lasher Parts Identification Guide
SPECIFICATIONS
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J2 CABLE LASHER |
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IDEAL APPLICATION |
Telecommunication, Fiber Optic, Cable TV Industry |
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MAX BUNDLE SIZE |
4in. (102mm) |
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STRAND SIZE |
1/4 - 3/8 in. (6.6M, 5/16M, 10M) |
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OVERLASHING |
Yes |
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DRIVE |
Parallel Pull Wire Drive |
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WIRE SIZE (IN.) |
.038, .045 |
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COIL CAPACITY |
1 or 2 depending whether single or double lashing |
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Length: |
18 in. |
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Width: |
12 in. |
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Height: |
9.75 in. |
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Weight: |
38 lbs. (17.3kg) |
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Part Number |
70400 |
Common Questions About the GMP Apollo Cable Lasher
What is the GMP Apollo Cable Lasher?
The GMP Apollo is a lightweight aerial cable lasher designed for telecom, fiber optic, broadband, coaxial, and cable TV construction projects.
What is the GMP Apollo Cable Lasher used for?
The Apollo is used to lash telecom cable or innerduct combinations up to 4 inches in diameter onto supporting strand during new aerial construction or overlashing applications.
Who uses the GMP Apollo Cable Lasher?
The Apollo is commonly used by aerial fiber crews, telecommunications contractors, broadband utility providers, and outside plant construction teams working across varied terrain and aerial cable routes.
What makes the GMP Apollo different from other cable lashers?
The Apollo features a slip free parallel pull gear drive with no belts, constant wire tension regardless of spool amount, interference free overlashing, and smooth edge construction that helps protect cable during installation.
Is the GMP Apollo designed for overlashing applications?
Yes. The Apollo is designed for both new aerial cable construction and overlashing without requiring machine modifications.
At a Glance
• Lightweight aerial cable lasher for fiber, telecom, broadband, and cable TV applications
• Supports cable or innerduct bundles up to 4 inches in diameter
• Parallel pull capability helps overcome terrain obstacles
• Slip free gear drive with no belts
• Constant wire tension improves lashing consistency
• Smooth edge construction helps protect cable during installation
• Designed for both new construction and overlashing applications