Cut Sheet

Grip Recommendation
Klein Tools offers a service of recommending the proper grip for a particular application based on a sample of cable.
This service is free of charge. All that we require is a minimum 6-9 foot (2-3 m) length of cable.
If there is ever a question about the safe condition of any grip, please contact Klein Tools at 844.395.3235 or email: [e-mail]
Three basic factors are needed in order to determine the proper grip for each specific application:
1. Type of wire or cable 2. AWG or MCM (diameter) of wire or cable.
(ACSR, ACSS, AAC, Copper, Steel Strand). 3. Maximum safe load required.
Single V
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
•
Simple three-point
contact jaws.
•
Designed for use on
small diameter bare
wire and cable (solid
and stranded).
1613-30
–
Double V
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
Wide Range of Cables
Cat. No.
•
Four-point contact
provides greater gripping
pressure and assures
proper alignment of wire
and cable within the jaws.
•
Designed for high strength
messenger and guy strand
and extra high-strength
cables and conductors.
1613-40 and 1613-40H, 1628-16
1628-16AT (Bell System)
1628-17, 1628-18, 1684-5
1684-5AT (Bell System)
1684-5H, 1692-5
1692-5AT (Bell System)
1684-74 and
S1684-74H (EHS Cable)
1684-5F
1671-10
1672-10
1686-10
1686-20
–
Round
ACSR and AAC
Cat. No.
Weatherproof and PVC
Covered Copper
Cat. No.
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
Wide Range
of Cables
Cat. No.
•
Round jaws provide
maximum contact
and gripping power to
minimize conductor
deformation. (Smooth
and knurled styles).
•
Recommended for
use on bare aluminum,
and copper conductors.
1628-16P SERIES
1628-30 SERIES
1628-40 SERIES
1628-50 SERIES
1656-20 and 1656-20H
1656-30 and 1656-30H
1656-40 and 1656-40H
1656-50 and 1656-50H
1656-60 and 1656-60H
1685-20
1685-31
Aggressive
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
•
Recommended for
use when conductor
deformation is not
an issue or when a more
aggressive bite is needed.
1604-10
1604-20
1604-20L
1625-20 (For Wire Rope)
1625-20 1 (For Wire Rope)
1625-20 7/8 (For Wire Rope)
1684-5C (EHS)
–
1659-20
1659-30
1659-40
1659-50
Serpentine Jaw Serpentine Jaw
1659-5AT
1611-20
1611-30
1611-40
1611-50
Notched Jaw
Types of Jaw Contours
Selecting the Proper Grip
See Wire Pulling Grip Warnings on page 273
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Wire Pulling Grips