Chicago® Grip for PVC-Covered Conductors

The Klein Tools 1659 Series PVC-Covered Chicago Grips have a specially machined serpentine jaw which allows an insulated conductor to be inserted through the jaws. This eliminates the need to strip insulation from the conductor first. 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.

Warnings

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

Features

• Eliminates necessity of stripping insulation from conductor
• Manufactured from drop-forged, heat-treated steel for excellent durability
• Serpentine jaws are specially machined to allow insertion of insulated conductor through the jaws, which reduces danger of slippage which might result in insulation damage
• Round inside-jaw contour
• (NOT HDPE)
• Made in USA

Specifications

• Maximum Safe Load (kg): 3628.7
• Width: 5.5170 in
• Overall Width (cm): 6
• Spring: Yes
• Swing Latch: No
• Overall Width (Inch): 2.38
• Overall Height (Inch): 7
• Jaw Length (Inch): 5.688
• Overall Length (Inch): 16.88
• Overall Height (cm): 17.8
• Jaw Type: Round
• Weight: 7.2450 lbs
• Hot Latch: No
• Cable Type: PVC-Coated
• Weight (kg): 3.3
• Jaw Length (cm): 14.4
• Teeth Type: Serpentine
• Height: 2.2500 in
• Cable Diameter: 0.79" to 1.01" (20.07 to 25.65 mm)
• Locking Handle: Yes
• Overall Length (cm): 42.9
• Maximum Safe Load (lb): 8000
• Weight (lb): 7.3
• Depth: 11.2500 in
• Material: Steel
• Application: Wire Pulling
• Type: Chicago Grip

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