KLEIN 1684-5 Chicago Grip - for Extra-High-Strength Cables, Messenger, Guy Strand 47162-9

KLEIN 1684-5 ChicagoŽ Grip - for Extra-High-Strength Cables, Messenger, Guy Strand 47162-9 NEW Forged-steel grips introduction Klein grips offer total wire and cable-pulling capability for the power utility, telecommunications and many other industries. Klein "Chicago" and "Haven" grips are widely used in the power, communications and general construction fields to pull wire and cable, and to maintain temporary tension until it can be permanently terminated. These grips are to be used for pulling up lines to tension only and are not to be used as anchors. Klein has designed and built standard and custom grips of outstanding quality since 1885. They are proven dependable. Our complete line includes a type for and size for every application. There is a Klein grip for virtually every type of wire and cable, including: Extra-high-strength cables, messenger, guy strand and conductors. Bare wire. Large-diameter conductors. Bare A.C.S.R., aluminum and stranded-copper cables. PVC-covered conductors. Weatherproof wire. Telephone cable. Klein "Chicago" Grips have locking loop handles, standard on most grips and available on hot-line grips by ordering with spring. The locking feature allows the jaws to be held in an open position for easier placement on wire or cable. Saves substantial time, makes grip postioning easier than wedge or bolt-on designs. To lock, open jaws and fold loop handle toward side plates. How to select a proper grip. Care should be tqken in choosing grips to assure correct handling of wire and cable. Three basic factors determine the selection of the proper grip for each specific application: 1. Type of wire or cable. 2. Outside diameter of wire or cable 3. Maximum safe load required.

"Chicago" Grip Cat. No. 1684-5 are for extra-high-strength cables, messenger, guy strand and conductors. Made for cable sizes .218 inches to .55 inches. Double "V" grooves give four-point contact, reducing chance of slipping and proving proper alignment. For larger conductors, see our grips with round inside-jaw contour.Maximum safe load 8000 pounds.