Wheeled duct rodder offers distinct advantages when the conduit or pipe is very long or complex, as its rubber wheel makes transport much simpler on-site. Wheels may include pneumatic tires with iron wheel rims for pneumatic control or solid tires made out of solid rubber; unlike portable rodders which generally range between 11mm-16mm for pulling rod diameter.
Duct rodders with outboard wheels are commonly used for threading conduits. Two wheels on one side, installed against the end of bottom frame are designed to reduce pressure on the ground when transporting this device; when moving duct rodder to job site press down hard on grip and move forward on wheels.
Pneumatic tire and solid tire comparison
There are generally two kinds of tires used on duct rodders - pneumatic tire and solid tire. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages; here is a table comparing both kinds.
Duct rodder with inboard wheels (inboard wheels) is specially designed to minimize stor…