CONTINUOUS DUCT RODDERS

GMP produces what are the best performing and most durable duct rodders available anywhere – at a price that represents the very best value. Decades of in-field use have proven this high visibility orange rod material to have the ideal combination of the mechanical properties of tensile strength, modulus, stiffness and bending behavior.
  • Now available in either standard core or detectable copper core
  • When loaded onto our durable yet maneuverable dispenser/carriers these duct rodders are fundamentally essential tools for underground tasks such as cleaning and locating ducts, threading lines or pulling cables
  • Rodders come equipped with a male threaded end fitting and tapered head on the leading end and a female threaded fitting on the back end
  • Our carriers are made of tubular steel alloy and are powder coated for corrosion resistance. Larger diameter carriers have inboard wheels for easier transport at the jobsite. Each carrier is fitted with a hand-operated brake to control payout.

 

Please refer to the following tables for specific lengths in each size.

Rodder Sizes and Lengths

Nominal
Size
End Fitting ThreadsRated Tensile
Strength
Rated Pull StrengthMinimum Bend Diameter
1/4 in. (6.7mm)5/16-186000 lbs.-f (29.5kN)500 lbs.-f (2.2kN)9.8 in. (250mm)
3/8 in. (9mm) 3/8-1610000 lbs.-f (45.2kN)1400 lbs.-f (6.2kN)12.2 in. (310mm)
1/2 in. (12mm)3/8-1621000 lbs.-f (95.2kN)1800 lbs.-f (8.0kN)18 in. (450mm)

Rodder Carrier Dimensions

Nominal SizeCassette
Dia. in. (mm)
Length in. (mm)Width in. (mm)Height in. (mm)
1/4 in. (6.7mm)24 3/4 (629)21 1/2 (546)7 3/4 (197)30 (762)
3/8 in. (9mm)33 1/2 (851)35 (889)13 1/2 (343)40 1/2 (1029)
1/2 in. (12mm)45 (1143)46 (1168)18 1/2 (470)52 3/4 (1340)

Ordering Information – Standard Rod – 1/4 in.

P/N1/4 in. (6.7mm) Duct RoddersWeight
892101/4 in. (6.7mm) X 500 ft. (152m)21 lbs.(10kg)
892051/4 in. Replacement Rod with end fittings installed

Ordering Information – Standard Rod – 3/8 in.

P/N3/8 in. (9mm) Duct RoddersWeight
892303/8 in. (9mm) X 600 ft. (183m)89 lbs. (40kg)
892383/8 in. (9mm) X 1000 ft. (305m)113 lbs. (52kg)
892453/8 in. (9mm) X 1500 ft. (457m) (1) 164 lbs. (74kg)
892493/8 in. (9mm) X 2000 ft. (610m) (1) 196 lbs. (89kg)
(1) Larger 1/2 carrier used for extra length of rod
892233/8 in. Replacement Rod with end fittings installed

Ordering Information – Standard Rod – 1/2 in.

P/N1/2 in. (12mm) Duct RoddersWeight
892601/2 in. (12mm) X 600 ft. (183m)132 lbs. (60kg)
892681/2 in. (12mm) X 1000 ft. (305m)177 lbs. (80kg)
892721/2 in. (12mm) X 1200 ft. (366m)199 lbs. (90kg)
892531/2 in. Replacement Rod with end fittings installed
Toneable Duct Rodders

The GMP toneable duct rodders are available in 3/8″ and 1/2 ” diameter. Detectable duct rods are used to find, follow and accurately map the duct route without digging or trenching. The traceable duct rod is used in conjunction with both a signal transmitter and a receiver. The easily identifiable signal is transmitted along the entire length of the duct rod.

The toneable duct rod has an 18 AWG copper wire, almost twice the size of the competition, in the center of the fiberglass core. The copper wire is also connected to the end fittings so the transmitter leads can make a direct connection to the copper wire. The female end fitting provides the attachment point for the transmitter’s lead connection. The other transmitter lead is connected to a stake driven into the earth. The direct connection of the signal to the copper wire provides the most effective method of signal transmission.

Toneable Duct Rodder Features
• Large internal copper conductor
• Premium rod material
• Can be used with a sonde

Used with our Traceable Rod Detection Transmitter and Receiver

Ordering Information – Detectable Rod – 3/8 in.

P/N3/8 in. (9mm)
Duct Rodders with Detectable Rod
Weight
882303/8 in. (9mm) X 600 ft. (183m)89 lbs. (40kg)
882383/8 in. (9mm) X 1000 ft. (305m)114 lbs. (52kg)
882233/8 in. Replacement Rod with end fittings installed

Ordering Information – Detectable Rod – 1/2 in.

P/N1/2 in. (12mm)
Duct Rodders with Detectable Rod
Weight
882601/2 in. (12mm) X 600 ft. (183m)132 lbs. (60kg)
882721/2 in. (12mm) X 1200 ft. (366m)199 lbs. (90kg)
882531/2 in. Replacement Rod with end fittings installed

Warning! Do not use on live circuits as electric shock may result. The detectable duct rod contains an internal copper wire and may conduct electricity.

Continuous Duct Rodder Accessories:

Optional Duct Rodder Accessory Kits

You can now store all your accessories in a conveniently attached pouch. These kits come with the essentials you’ll need for use and repair of a broken rod.

Duct Rodder Accessory Kits
89424, 89425, 89426, 88425,88426 Duct Rodder Accessory Kits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordering Information – Continuous Duct Rodder Accessories:

P/NDescriptionWeight

Duct Rodder Accessory Kits

894241/4 in. Std. rod Kit with Canvas Pouch 
894253/8 in. Std. rod Kit with Canvas Pouch  
894261/2 in. Std. rod Kit with Canvas Pouch  
884253/8 in. Toneable rod Kit with Canvas Pouch
884261/2 in. Toneable rod Kit with Canvas Pouch
89417Splice (repair) Kit
1/4 in. (6.7mm)(orange rod only)
1.76 oz (.05 kg)
89418Splice (repair) Kit
3/8 in. (9mm)(orange rod only)
2.88 oz. (.08 kg)
89419Splice (repair) Kit
1/2 in. (12mm)(orange rod only)
2.40 oz. (.07 kg)
88418Splice (repair) Kit for Toneable Rod 3/8 in.  
88419Splice (repair) Kit Toneable Rod 1/2 in 

Fitting Repair Kits

89411Male End Fitting (repair) Kit
1/4 in. (6.7mm)(orange rod only)
.48 oz. (.01 kg)
89412Female End Fitting (repair) Kit
1/4 in. (6.7mm)(orange rod only)
.48 oz. (.01 kg)
89413Male End Fitting (repair) Kit
3/8 in. (9mm)(orange rod only)
3.96 oz. (.11 kg)
89414Female End Fitting (repair) Kit
3/8 in. (9mm)(orange rod only)
4.46 oz. (.13 kg)
89415Male End Fitting (repair) Kit
1/2 in. (12mm)(orange rod only)
2.97 oz. (.08 kg)
89416Female End Fitting(repair) Kit
1/2 in. (12mm)(orange rod only)
3.47 oz. (.10 kg)
88413Male End Fitting (repair) Kit for Toneable Rod
3/8 in. (9mm)
3.96 oz. (.11 kg)
88414Female End Fitting (repair) Kit for Toneable Rod
3/8 in. (9mm)
4.46 oz. (.13 kg)
88415Male End Fitting (repair) Kit for Toneable Rod
1/2 in. (12mm)
2.97 oz. (.08 kg)
88416Female End Fitting (repair) Kit for Toneable Rod
1/2 in. (12mm)
3.47 oz. (.10 kg)
89398Duct Rodder Epoxy2 oz. (.06 kg)

Accessories

89350Tapered Head 1/4 in. (6.7mm) .16 oz. (.01 kg)
89352Tapered Head 3/8 in. (9mm) & 1/2 in. (12mm).48 oz. (.01 kg)
89360Roller Guide 3/8 in. (9mm) & 1/2 in. (12mm)7.36 oz.(.21 kg)
89370Flexible Leader 3/8 in.(9mm) & 1/2 in. (12mm)2.24 oz. (.06 kg)
89371Flexible Leader 1/4 in (6.7mm) 1 oz. (.03 kg)
89380Swivel Coupling 1/4 in. (6.7mm).48 oz. (.01 kg)
89382Swivel Coupling 3/8 in. (9mm) & 1/2 in. (12mm)4.32 oz. (.12 kg)
89384Sonde Adapter 1/4 - 20 thread
(male thread 1/4 X 20 / female thread 3/8 X 16)
2.08 oz. (.06 kg)
89394Sonde Adapter M10 X 1.5 Thread
(both female thread M10 X 1.5 to 3/8 X 16)
Use with GMP P/N 88283
1.76 oz. (.05 kg)
09339Shackle Fitting 3/8 in.
(9mm) & 1/2 in. (12mm)
1.76 oz (.05 kg)
88280Traceable Duct Rod Locating Receiver4 lbs. (1.87kg)
88281Traceable Duct Rod Locating Transmitter6 lbs. (2.84kg)
88283Sonde Transmitter
(needs sonde adapter_sold below)
3 oz. (.1kg)
89394Sonde Adapterm10 x 1.5 Thread
(female/female thread)
1.76 oz. (.05 kg)

Continuous Duct Rodders