The Original Pulling Tape: Why Muletape® Still Leads the Industry

Our Muletape® is the original, trademarked pulling tape—engineered for low-elongation safety, integrated silicone lubrication, accurate footage markings, and splice-free lengths to deliver faster, safer cable pulls with lower total cost.

The Original Pulling Tape: Why Muletape® Still Leads the Industry

For over 50 years, Muletape® has set the benchmark for safe, efficient underground cable installation. As the original, trademarked pulling tape, it delivers virtually no shrink and ultra-low stretch reliability (low-elongation) that reduces snap-back risk, protects cable jackets, and keeps crews productive. With integrated silicone lubrication (~3%), pre-marked footage, and long splice-free lengths, Muletape® isn’t a commodity—it's an engineered system built for the realities of conduit work.

What Makes Muletape® Different (and Better)

• Low-elongation = safer pulls
  Minimizes stored energy and reduces snap-back risk compared to rope or high-stretch 
  media.
• Integrated silicone lubrication (~3%)
  Lowers friction and distributes heat to help prevent duct burn on tough pulls.
• Flat, low-profile tape
  Blows easily, fishes cleanly, and spreads load better than round rope.
• Accurate footage markings
  Track cable as you pull to prevent waste and simplify measurement.
• Splice-free lengths
  Reliable performance with fewer mid-pull surprises.
• Resists UV, moisture, mold, and oils
  Built for real-world jobsite conditions.

Explore the Muletape® Selection Guide to choose the right break strength (200–6,000 lb) for your route, conduit, and cable.

Pair Muletape® with Muleglide™ for Demanding Routes

Tight bends, long runs, and rough conduit benefit from extra lubrication. Muleglide™—the same silicone chemistry used on Muletape®—further reduces pulling force and mess versus soap-based products. Independent field trials showed ~2× faster pulls, ~50% less force, and ~50% less lubricant than a water-based competitor on a controlled route with multiple bends.

Read the case results: [Case Study: Field Test Comparisons of Cable Pulling Lubricants]

Quick Spec & Selection Snapshot

•  Break strengths: 200 to 6,000 lb

• Design: Flat, woven polyester; low-elongation

• Lubrication: Integrated silicone (~3%)

• Markings: Sequential footage

• Lengths: Long, splice-free reels

• Use cases: Telecom, power, municipal, fiber, industrial, data center, utilities

FAQ'S

Q1. What Muletape® strength do I need?

Use the Selection Guide to match route, bends, conduit, 
and cable weight. When in doubt, size up for safety.

Q2. Can I blow/vacuum Muletape® through conduit?

Yes. The flat, lightweight profile blows or vacuums quickly and cleanly with standard mice.

Q3. Is Muletape® already lubricated—and can I add Muleglide™?

Yes—Muletape® has integrated silicone lubrication (~3%). Add Muleglide™ for long runs 
or tight geometry to further reduce force and jacket wear.

Q4. Will Muletape® stretch or snap back like rope?

Muletape® is low-elongation to minimize snap-back energy and improve crew safety.

Q5. How accurate are the footage markings?

Designed for reliable footage tracking, reducing waste and rework.

Q6. Are reels splice-free?

Yes—long, splice-free lengths reduce mid-pull failures.

Q7. How does Muletape® handle heat and duct burn?

The flat profile + silicone lubrication help distribute heat and reduce burn-through risk.

Q8. Can I reuse Muletape®?

For safety and performance, treat Muletape® as single-use.

Get Started

• [Request a Sample]
  
• [Muletape® Selection Guide]
• [MULEKNOT™ Instruction Sheet]
• [Cable Pulling Video Library]