Chicago® Grip for Bare Wire 0.8 to 0.9-Inch

Klein Tools 1656 Series Chicago Grips have a round, smooth inside jaw contour making it perfect for work with stranded copper cables. These smooth jaws grip with maximum contact and are less likely to cause cable deformation. All Klein grips are manufactured from custom drop-forged steel that is machined and heat treated for excellent durability. Each grip is individually hand inspected and actuated for proper function. Grips are also rigorously tested and pulled to rated load to ensure the highest quality and reliability.

Features

• Manufactured from drop-forged, heat-treated steel for excellent durability
• Made in USA
• Smooth jaws grip with maximum contact and are less likely to damage conductors
• Round, smooth inside jaw contour on this series of grips is ideal for bare ACSR, aluminum, and stranded-copper cables

Warnings

• Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
• Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
• When used on/near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
• Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage.
• Do not exceed rated capacity.

Note

• Clean jaw area before each us and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage

Specifications

• Weight: 7.7850 lbs
• Spring: No
• Locking Handle: Yes
• Application: Wire Pulling
• Jaw Length: 14 cm (5.5 Inch)
• Cable Type: ACSR, AAC, Copper
• Material: Steel
• Teeth Type: Smooth
• Width: 5.8500 in
• Height: 1.8000 in
• Hot Latch: No
• Maximum Safe Load: 3628.7 kg (8000 lb)
• Cable Diameter: 0.86" to 0.96" (21.84 to 24.38 mm)
• Depth: 10.5750 in
• Jaw Type: Round
• Type: Chicago Grip
• Swing Latch: No

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