Buying Guide

Klein Chicago
™
Grips
Designed for use on aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire,
PVC covered conductors and messenger and guy strand
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Locking loop handles allow the jaws to be held in an open position for easy
placement on wire or cable
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Available in Round, Double V, Single V and Aggressive jaw contours
1656-30
Parallel Jaw Grips
Lightweight compact grips pull an exceptionally wide range of cable
types and sizes
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Latch helps maintain cable position
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Large-diameter eye accommodates large hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks
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Available in Round and Double V jaw contours
KT4500
Haven's
™
Grips
Designed for use when a light, compact grip is desired where
conductor deformation is not a factor
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Knurled eccentric jaw applies gripping pressure to 1/4" of cable area
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Some models include a swing latch that holds cable securely in jaw
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Recommended for messenger and guy strand and wire rope
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1625 Series can be used for wire rope
1625-20
Hot-line Latch
Designed for placing a grip on cable with a hot-line stick.
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The three notches in the hot-line latch adjust the balance of the grip to better match the direction of the cable sag
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When stick is removed, latch closes automatically to guard against grip accidentally disengaging from wire
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Standard hot-line grips are not supplied with springs or lock-open features
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Some grips are available with a positionable latch
Types of Wire Pulling Grips
WARNING: Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
WARNING: Do not exceed rated capacity.
WARNING: When used on/or near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
WARNING: Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for
proper operation to avoid slippage.
WARNING: Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
Klein Chicago
TM
, Parallel Jaw and Haven's
TM
Grips are widely used in the power, communications, and general construction fields
to pull wire and cable. The grips maintain temporary tension until the wire or cable can be permanently terminated.
Wire Pulling Grips Warnings
See Wire Pulling Grip Warnings on page 255
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Wire Pulling Grips