Smart cable pulling for major projects in Coventry — Corelay UK
LOCATION // COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS

Smart Cable Pulling for Major Projects Across Coventry and the West Midlands

Coventry's automotive-adjacent manufacturing heritage, significant university presence, and proximity to major road and rail infrastructure create diverse electrical installation demand. Corelay supports contractors on major projects across Coventry and the wider West Midlands region.

Projects We Support in Coventry

PROJECT TYPE

Automotive and advanced manufacturing

Power and control cabling in Coventry's automotive supply chain, battery technology facilities, and advanced manufacturing plants.

PROJECT TYPE

University and education estate

Campus infrastructure upgrades across the University of Warwick, Coventry University, and further education estate.

PROJECT TYPE

Commercial and city centre development

Commercial and mixed-use schemes across Coventry city centre — including major regeneration projects.

PROJECT TYPE

Rail and transport infrastructure

Coventry station and rail infrastructure upgrades — access-constrained installation in live environments.

PROJECT TYPE

Utilities and grid infrastructure

Substation upgrades and network reinforcement across the West Midlands region.

Industry Sectors We Cover in Coventry

The automated cable pulling system delivers across every major sector active in Coventry and West Midlands. Each sector below links to a full overview of how the system performs in that environment.

Coverage & Mobilisation

Coventry and West Midlands projects can typically be mobilised within 24 hours.

Areas We Also Cover

BirminghamLeicesterRugbyLeamington SpaNuneatonBedworthKenilworth

Eight Reasons the Automated System Outperforms Manual Cable Pulling

CABLE SYSTEMS

Grooveless Powerball Design

Eliminates jacket abrasion and cable damage during installation — the most common cause of cable degradation in traditional pulling methods. Cables arrive undamaged, every run.

PERFORMANCE

Up to 25 m/min Pull Speed

Sustained automated pulling at speeds impossible to maintain manually — dramatically shortening programme time on large installations. HV, MV and LV cable on cable ladder systems.

CONNECTIVITY

40 Pullers Per Inverter

A single power panel co-ordinates networked automated pullers across the entire cable run simultaneously — no sequential manual repositioning, no crew bottlenecks.

ENGINEERING

Dual-Motor Drive

Each puller uses two motors — delivering superior pulling strength, better stability, and sustained performance on demanding cable ladder runs without force spikes.

PRECISION

Precision Scale Display

Detailed scale display gives both experienced engineers and new operators clear, accurate read-outs of tension, speed and force throughout every pull in real time.

FLEXIBILITY

Adjustable Ball Spacing

Ball spacing adjusted with a standard spanner — rapid reconfiguration between different cable types and ladder geometries on the same project without specialist tooling.

PROTECTION

Reduced Manual Handling

Full automation significantly reduces musculoskeletal strain and injury risk on every run — lowering CDM exposure, fewer operatives required in confined and difficult-access spaces.

DURABILITY

Cable Ladder Specialist

Purpose-built for heavy cable on cable ladder systems — the containment type where automated pulling delivers its greatest advantage. HV, MV, LV across all commercial sectors.

25 m/min
Max Pull Speed
40
Pullers Per Inverter
20+
Years Experience
£10M
Public Liability
12mo
Workmanship Guarantee

Fully Automated. Controlled Tension. Every Pull.

The Corelay system replaces manual effort with precision mechanical automation — reducing installation time, eliminating cable damage, and delivering a consistent, certifiable result on every project in Coventry.

01

Site Survey & System Configuration

Corelay engineers survey your cable routes on cable ladder systems and configure the automated system for your specific cable type, size and route requirements before mobilisation.

02

Powerball Positioning Through Ladder Containment

Automated pullers are positioned at calculated intervals through the cable ladder. The grooveless Powerball design prevents cable jacket abrasion throughout — eliminating the primary failure point of conventional methods.

03

Fully Automated Pull

Up to 40 pullers per inverter operate simultaneously at speeds up to 25 metres per minute. The system does the work — fewer operatives required, no manual strain, no force spikes that damage cables.

04

Certified Handover

All installations are tested to BS 7671 by our NICEIC-approved engineers. Full certification, EICR reports and test documentation provided — ready for your client handover pack or compliance records.

Why Not Just Pull?

A conventional winch accumulates tension along the entire cable run — peaking above 8,000 lbs at the head. Our distributed drive resets tension at every unit, keeping each section under 300 lbs and eliminating snap-back risk entirely.

CONVENTIONAL WINCH PULL
Peak stored energy> 8,000 lbs
Drive points1
Tension monitoringHead only
Snap-back riskSignificant
DISTRIBUTED DRIVE SYSTEM
Peak stored energy< 300 lbs
Drive pointsMultiple
Tension monitoringReal-time, full run
Tension between units~11 lbs

Tension accumulation comparison — illustrative. Figures based on published system data.

Full System Specifications

Every parameter engineered to IET Wiring Regulations and site-safety standards.

Full technical specifications
Performance
Maximum Pulling Force5 kN
Maximum Cable Diameter60 mm
Minimum Cable Diameter10 mm
Maximum Pull Speed8 m/min (variable)
Overload ProtectionAutomatic cutoff at rated limit
Force MonitoringReal-time load display, ±2 % accuracy
Mechanical & Build
System Weight28 kg
Drive TypeDual-motor capstan drive
Frame MaterialPowder-coated steel chassis
Control InterfaceGlove-operable panel with e-stop
Power Supply110 V / 230 V AC (site power) or battery pack
PortabilityFits through standard 760 mm door opening
Compliance & Certification
Wiring RegulationBS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 (18th Edition)
IP RatingIP67 — dust-tight, 1 m immersion
Data LoggingFull audit trail: force, speed, timestamps
Export FormatsPDF & CSV for O&M documentation
Safety StandardBS EN ISO 13849 (machinery safety)
Deployment & Support
Setup Time<15 minutes, 2-person crew
Training RequiredNone — intuitive on-panel guidance
CoverageUK-Wide including Coventry and West Midlands
Technical Support24/7 phone & remote diagnostics

What We Bring to Your Coventry Project

PERFORMANCE

Up to 40% Faster

Smart cable pulling is significantly faster than manual methods — keeping your electrical package on programme and supporting critical path milestones.

SAFETY

Controlled Tension

Distributed drive keeps tension below 300 lbs at every unit. No snap-back risk. No cable sheath damage. Safer for operatives and for the cable.

COMPLIANCE

Full Audit Logging

Every pull is automatically logged — tension, speed, duration, timestamp. Exportable as PDF or CSV for your O&M and compliance handover package.

DEPLOYMENT

UK-Wide, Same Week

28 kg. Site-ready in under 15 minutes. Available across West Midlands and nationwide with rapid mobilisation to fit your programme needs.

Get in Touch

Get in Touch About Your Coventry Project

Whether you are planning, pricing, or in active delivery on a project in Coventry or West Midlands, talk to us about smart cable pulling — and what it could mean for your programme and installation quality.

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