Since fibre optic cables are designed with additional strength members, they can be pulled with much greater force than copper wire if you pull it correctly. We need to remember a few rules when pulling fiber optic cables. Most fiber damage does not come from normal operation after the system is live. It happens during installation, when excessive pulling force, tight bends. The below article explores the best practices and tools commonly used to pull fiber optic cable. Follow the rules for tension and bend radius. Try new methods like air blowing. When deploying fiber links in data centers, LANs, or even in outside plant networks, fiber is pulled between equipment and spaces through pathways, cable managers, cable tray, risers, or conduit.