• (1) Chicago Grip
FEATURES:
• When pulling EHS (extra-high-strength) galvanized-steel cable, the galvanizing has a tendency to coat the jaws of any grip, causing the cable to slip
• To reduce the possibility of slippage and damage to the cable, the jaws of this grip are milled on a curve with a double "V" contour
• For use on aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire, PVC covered conductors and messenger and guy strand
• Locking handle keeps jaw open while grip is placed on cable with a hot stick
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Cable Type: Aircraft, EHS, Messenger, Guy Strand
• Cable Diameter: 0.218" to 0.55" (6 to 14 mm)
• Jaw Type: Double V, Milled Curved
• Jaw Length: 5" (12.7 cm)
• Maximum Safe Load: 8000 lb (3629 kg) EHS Specific
• Weight: 5.6 lb (2.6 kg)
Designed for use on aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire, PVC covered conductors and messenger and guy strand. The Chicago style grip was designed for cable sizes from 0.12-Inch to 1.0-Inch (3.10 to 25.4 mm). When pulling EHS (extra-high-strength) galvanized-steel cable, the galvanizing has a tendency to coat the jaws of any grip, causing the cable to slip. Double "V" contour reduces the possibility of slippage and damage to the cable.
