Chicago Grip™ with Latch, 0.94 cm Cable

1684-5H

  • Hot-line grips for steel stranded cable
  • Grip may be placed on wire with hot-line stick
  • When stick is removed, latch closes automatically to guard against grip accidentally disengaging from wire
  • Standard hot-line grips are not supplied with springs or lock-open features
  • Made in the USA
  • Locking handle keeps jaw open while the grip is placed on the cable with a hot stick
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Designed for use on aluminium, copper, weatherproof coated wire, PVC-covered conductors, and messenger and guy strand. The Chicago-style grip was designed for cable sizes from 0.12'' to 1.0'' (3.10 mm to 25.4 mm). Hot-line grips for both bare and insulated conductors. Grip may be placed on wire with hot-line stick. When stick is removed, latch closes automatically to guard against grip accidentally disengaging from wire. Standard hot-line grips are not supplied with springs or lock-open features.

Specifications
Type:
Chicago Grip
Application:
Steel stranded cable
Special Features:
May be placed on wire with hot-line stick
Material:
Steel
Cable Type:
Aircraft, EHS, Messenger, Guy Strand
Cable Diameter:
0.218'' to 0.55'' (5.54 to 13.97 mm)
Hot Latch:
Y
Swing Latch:
N
Spring:
N
Locking Handle:
Y
Jaw Type:
Double V
Jaw Length:
5'' (12.7 cm)
Maximum Safe Load:
8000 lb (3629 kg)
Weight:
6.5 lb (2.9 kg)
UPC:
092644471674
Additional Information
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Warnings
  • Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage.
  • When used on/near live lines, ground, insulate or isolate grip before pulling.
  • Do not exceed rated capacity.
  • Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
  • Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.