Wire Pulling
Grips
Klein Tools has been
manufacturing grips for over
135 years. Klein combines
strength and durability to create
an extremely high-quality line
of grips. With ease-of-use and
reliability, Klein wire-pulling
grips set the mark.
Wire Pulling Grips
Recommended Care and Maintenance
Grip Cleaning, Lubricating and Inspecting
The following guidelines have been established to keep all grips in good working condition.
Cleaning
1
2
Set (Cat. No. 25450) or emery cloth to clean the
surfaces of grip jaws
Step 1.
Use the Klein Grip Cleaning Wire Brush
Step 2.
4
Spray degreaser on the grip jaws, all
joints and moving parts
3
to remove dirt and debris from the grip jaws
Step 3.
Use the Klein Grip Cleaning Wire Brush
Step 4.
Wipe grips dry with soft cloth.
Repeat all cleaning steps as necessary until
grip is completely clean
Lubricating
5
Step 5.
Apply lubricant to all joints and moving parts.
Do NOT lubricate gripping surfaces of jaws
Jaws
closed
Side
plates
Body
Jaws
Step 6.
Carefully inspect jaw condition, proper alignment of jaws and all parts,
and possible distortion caused by exceeding safe-load specifications. Grips should
operate smoothly. Spring-loaded grips should lock open with loop handle in "Down"
position and should close automatically with loop handle "Up." The Klein Parallel
Jaw Grip may be tested by opening and closing the jaws by hand, exercising proper
caution. All parts and rivets should be checked for distortion
To lock
open
Loop
handle
6
Note:
Conductors may have a die-grease coating which can deposit on grip jaws. New conductors should be wiped clean before grip application.
Grip jaws should be wiped clean of all grease before use.
Never repair any grip.
Grips that are bent, misaligned, or otherwise distorted should be discarded and replaced.
If there is ever a question about the safe condition of any grip, please contact Klein Tools Customer Service directly
at
844-395-3235
or email
Hisupport@kleintools.com.
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Wire Pulling Grips
Types of Wire Pulling Grips
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.
Klein Chicago
™
Grips
Designed for use on aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire,
PVC covered conductors and messenger and guy strand
allow
•
Locking loop handles cable the jaws to be held in an open position for easy
placement on wire or
•
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
•
Latch helps maintain cable position
•
Large-diameter eye accommodates large hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks
•
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
•
Knurled eccentric jaw applies gripping pressure to 1/4" of cable area
•
Some models include a swing latch that holds cable securely in jaw
•
Recommended for messenger and guy strand and wire rope
•
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.
•
The three notches in the hot-line latch adjust the balance of the grip to better match the direction of the cable sag
•
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
•
Some grips are available with a positionable latch
Wire Pulling Grips Warnings
WARNING:
Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
WARNING:
When used on/or near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
WARNING:
Do not exceed rated capacity.
WARNING:
Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
WARNING:
Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for
proper operation to avoid slippage.
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Wire Pulling Grips
Types of Jaw Contours
Single V
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
•
Simple three-point
contact jaws.
•
Designed for use on
small diameter bare
1613-30
wire and cable (solid
and stranded).
–
Double V
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
Wide Range of Cables
Cat. No.
1671-10
1672-10
1686-10
1686-20
•
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
ACSR and AAC
Cat. No.
–
Round
Weatherproof and PVC
Covered Copper
Cat. No.
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
Wide Range
of Cables
Cat. No.
1685-20
1685-31
•
Round jaws provide
maximum contact
•
Aggressive
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
Steel Strand
Cat. No.
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)
Notched Jaw Serpentine Jaw
1659-20
1611-20
1659-30
1611-30
1659-40
1611-40
1659-50
1611-50
Serpentine Jaw
1659-5AT
•
Recommended for
use when conductor
deformation is not
an issue or when a more
aggressive bite is needed.
–
Selecting the Proper Grip
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:
HIsupport@kleintools.com
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.
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Wire Pulling Grips
ACSR
(Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced)
For Cable Diameter
MAXIMUM SAFE LOAD
4,500 lbs
(2041 kg)
4 AWG - 636 MCM
AWG or MCM
Cable Size
4
4
2
2
I
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
266.8 MCM
266.8 MCM
300 MCM
336.4 MCM
336.4 MCM
336.4 MCM
397.5 MCM
397.5 MCM
397.5 MCM
397.5 MCM
477 MCM
477 MCM
477 MCM
477 MCM
556.5 MCM
556.5 MCM
556.5 MCM
556.5 MCM
605 MCM
636 MCM
.250" - .953" (6.35 mm - 24.21 mm)
Diameter inches No. of Alum. &
(mm)
Steel Strands
.250" (6.35 mm)
6x1
.257" (6.53 mm)
7x1
.316" (8.03 mm)
6x1
.325" (8.26 mm)
.354" (9.02 mm)
.398" (10.11 mm)
.447" (11.35 mm)
.502" (12.75 mm)
.563" (14.30 mm)
.609" (15.47 mm)
.642" (16.31 mm)
.680" (17.27 mm)
.684" (17.37 mm)
.720" (18.31 mm)
.741" (18.82 mm)
.743" (18.87 mm)
.772" (19.61 mm)
.783" (19.89 mm)
.806" (20.47 mm)
.814" (20.68 mm)
.846" (21.49 mm)
.858" (21.79 mm)
.883" (22.43 mm)
.879" (22.33 mm)
.914" (23.22 mm)
.927" (23.55 mm)
.953" (24.21 mm)
.953" (24.21 mm)
.940" (23.88 mm)
7x1
6x1
6x1
6x1
6x1
6x1
18 x 1
26 x 7
26 x 7
18 x 1
26 x 7
30 x 7
18 x 1
24 x 7
26 x 7
30 x 7
18 x 1
24 x 7
26 x7
30 x 7
18 x 1
24 x 7
26 x 7
30 x 7
24 x7
18 x 1
Code
Word
Swan
Swanate
Sparrow
Sparate
Robin
Raven
Quail
Pigeon
Penguin
Waxwing
Partridge
Ostrich
Merlin
Linnet
Oriole
Chickadee
Brant
Ibis
Lark
Pelican
Flicker
Hawk
Hen
Osprey
Parakeet
Dove
Eagle
Peacock
Kingbird
Cat. No.
A
8,000 lbs
(3629 kg)
B
15,000 lbs
(6803 kg)
C
20,000 lbs
(9072 kg)
D
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
Cat. No.
1656-20, 1656-20H & S1656-20H
1656-20, 1656-20H & S1656-20H
1656-20, 1656-20H, S1656-20H,
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-20, 1656-20H, S1656-20H,
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-20, 1656-20H, S1656-20H,
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-20, 1656-20H, S1656-20H,
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-30, 1656-30H & S1656-30H
1656-40, 1656-40H
& S1656-40H
1656-40, 1656-40H &
S1656-40H
1656-40, 1656-40H &
S1656-40H
1656-40, 1656-40H &
S1656-40H
1656-40, 1656-40H &
S1656-40H
1656-40, 1656-40H &
S1656-40H
1656-50, 1656-50H
& S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H
& S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H
& S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H &
S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H &
S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H &
S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H &
S1656-50H
1656-50, 1656-50H &
S1656-50H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H and
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1656-60, 1656-60H &
S1656-60H
1628-16PG*
1628-16PH*
1628-16PI*
1628-16PJ*
1628-16PK*
1628-16PK*
1628-16PK*
1628-16PL*
1628-16PL*
1628-16PL*
1628-16PM*
1628-16PM*
1628-16PM*
1628-16PM*
1628-16PN*
1628-16PN*
1628-16PN*
1628-16PN*
1628-30N*
1628-30N*
1628-30N*
1628-30N*
1628-30O*
1628-30O*
1628-30O*
1628-30O*
1628-30O*
For grip details
See pages 281 and 282.
"S" is for spring. "H" is for hot latch.
*Special order only. Please allow 30 days for delivery. These are not returnable.
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