Draw Wires & Fish Tapes

Draw wires, also known as fish tapes or drawing tape, are essential wire fishing tools used by electricians to guide cables through walls, conduit pipes, and cable runs without structural damage. The flexible yet rigid construction allows them to navigate bends and turns in conduit while maintaining enough stiffness to push through tight spaces. Different materials suit different applications, with nylon offering flexibility for curved runs, fibreglass providing non-conductive safety near live circuits, and steel delivering the rigidity needed for longer or more demanding pulls.

RS Australia stocks nylon, fibreglass, and steel cable draw wire options across a range of lengths for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.

Key Benefits of Draw Wires & Fish Tapes

Draw wires and fish tapes simplify cable installation in confined and inaccessible spaces, reducing installation time and avoiding structural interference. Key benefits include:

• Guides cables through walls, ceilings, floors, and conduit pipes without structural damage to surrounding surfaces
• Flexible enough to navigate bends and tight spaces over long cable run distances
• Available as draw wire, fish tape, and drawing tape to suit different job site requirements
• Durable material options: fibreglass fish tape for non-conductive jobs; steel for heavy-duty pulls
• Hook or loop end fixtures allow secure cable attachment during draw wire pulls

Shop Range of Draw Wires & Fish Tapes Australia

RS Australia offers draw wires, fish tape wire pullers, and electrical fish tape classified by material (nylon, fibreglass, steel), length, and end fitting type.

Electrical Draw Wire

Electrical draw wire in nylon, polyester, and steel formats for conduit use, available in 5m to 50m lengths. Lightweight and kink-resistant, these cable draw wires deliver smooth, consistent pulls through residential and commercial conduit runs.

Fibreglass Fish Tape

Non-conductive fibreglass fish tape suited to live electrical environments where contact with conductors must be avoided. Flexible and corrosion-resistant, fibreglass fish tape suits outdoor and damp installation conditions across Australian construction sites.

Wire Draw Fish Tape & Fish Tape Wire Puller

Coiled spring steel or fibreglass tape housed on a compact reel with a fish tape wire puller handle for grip and control. These wire fishing tools suit long draw wire conduit runs in commercial and industrial facilities where extended reach and controlled retrieval are both needed.

How to Choose the Right Draw Wire or Fish Tape

Matching the right draw wire or fish tape to the job reduces installation time and avoids equipment damage. Consider the following:

• Material: Choose fibreglass fish tape for non-conductive safety in live or damp environments. Steel cable draw wire suits heavy-duty commercial and industrial pulls where tensile strength is a priority.
• Length: Match tape or wire length to the depth of the cable run. 5m suits short domestic pulls; 25m to 50m suits long draw wire conduit runs in commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
• End Fitting: Hook ends attach cable to the draw wire for pulling. Loop or clip fittings suit conduit use where a lower-profile connection is preferred.
• Environment: Outdoor or damp installations across Australia's varied climate require corrosion-resistant materials such as fibreglass or stainless steel to prevent degradation over time.
• Ease of Use: A fish tape wire puller reel housing reduces tangling and allows faster retrieval on longer runs, lowering operator fatigue during repetitive cable installation tasks.

Common Industry Applications for Draw Wires & Fish Tapes

Draw wires, electrical fish tape, and wire fishing tools are used across a broad range of electrical and construction applications in Australia:

• Residential Electrical Work: Running cables through stud walls, ceiling cavities, and floor joists during new builds and home renovation projects across Australia.
• Commercial Construction: Pulling power, data, and AV cables through electrical draw wire conduit runs in office fit-outs and commercial buildings.
• Industrial Facilities: Routing cable draw wire through long conduit runs in factories, warehouses, and processing plants where extended pull lengths are required.
• Telecommunications: Drawing network and fibre optic cables through walls and ducting for structured cabling and communications installations.
• HVAC & Building Services: Routing control cabling alongside ductwork and pipe runs during mechanical services installation in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Renovation & Retrofit Projects: Adding new wiring to existing structures using drawing tape without structural damage, preserving wall and ceiling finishes during retrofit works.

Your Trusted Draw Wire & Fish Tape Supplier in Australia

RS Australia is a trusted supplier of draw wires, fish tapes, and wire fishing tools from professional-grade brands including CK, NEMIQ, and Klauke, covering electrical draw wire, fibreglass fish tape, and steel cable draw wire options for residential, commercial, and industrial use across Australia.

Beyond draw wires and fish tapes, RS Australia stocks a comprehensive range of cable, connector, and crimping tools, including cable knives, cable sleeving tools, and IDC tools, covering a full range of cable installation tool requirements.

Buy Draw Wires & Fish Tapes online in Australia from RS. For delivery timeframes and fees, visit our Delivery page.