Klein Tools 1628-16 Catalog

Wire Pulling griP guide

FOR DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

Bare Conductor

Covered Conductor Wire Rope Guy Strand

Original Klein® Grip,
patented in 1892

WARNINGS:

• Gripsaretobeusedfortemporaryinstallation,notforpermanentanchorage.

• Whenusedonornearenergizedlines,ground,insulateorisolategripbeforepulling.

• Donotexceedratedcapacity.

• Alwaysmatchpropersizeandtypeofgriptoapplication.

• Beforeeachuse,cleanjawareaandinspectgripforproperoperationtoavoidslippage.

Section Application

Grip Recommendation

Klein Tools offers a free service of recommending the proper grip for a particular application based on a sample of cable. All that is required is a
minimum 6'-9' (2-3 meters) length of cable.

If there is ever a question about the safe condition of any grip, contact Customer Service at 847.821.5500 or 800.553.4676 or email [e-mail].

DISTRIBUTION ................... 1-2

BARE CONDUCTORS ..................... 1

C

OVERED CONDUCTORS

................ 2

WIRE ROPE (STEEL) ................... 3

GUY STRAND & EHS

................. 4

WIDE RANGE GRIPS .................... 5

TRANSMISSION ...................... 6-13

ACSR .........................................6-7

AAC ............................................8-9

ACSS ......................................10-11

ACSS/TW ................................12-13

RELATED PRODUCTS .................... 14

RECOMMENDED CARE ................. 15

COMMON OVERHEAD

APPLICATIONS ........................16-17

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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

Distribution

BARE CONDUCTORS

Chicago

TM

Grips

Authentic Chicago Grips are designed for
use on aluminum, copper and ACSR.

•

Lockingloophandlesallowthejaws
tobeheldinanopenpositionfor



easy

placementonwireorcable.

Pulls #6 and #8 bare copper
wire without damaging
or deforming the cable.

Grip Outside Diameter Safe Load

1613-35 #6-#8 Copper 4,500 lbs.

1656-20 .20" - .40"

(5.08 mm - 10.16 mm)

1656-30 .31" - .53"

(7.88 mm - 13.46 mm)

1656-40 .53" - .74"

(13.46 mm - 18.79 mm)

1656-50 .74" - .86"

(18.80 mm - 21.84 mm)

1656-60 .86" - .96"

(21.84 mm - 24.38 mm)

4,500 lbs.

4,500 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

(2,041 kg)

(2,041 kg)

(2,041 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(3,629 kg)

1613-35

Cat. No. Hot Latch

4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1613-35 1613-35H NA #6 and #8 AWG Bare Copper 4-3/16" (106 mm) 6.25 lbs. (2.8 kg)
1656-20 1656-20H S1656-20H .20" - .40" (5.08 mm - 10.16 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3.0 lbs. (1.36 kg)
1656-30 1656-30H S1656-30H .31" - .53" (7.88 mm - 13.46 mm) 4-3/4" (121 mm) 3.75 lbs. (1.70 kg)

8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1656-40 1656-40H S1656-40H .53" - .74" (13.46 mm - 18.79 mm)

1656-60 1656-60H S1656-60H .86" - .96" (21.84 mm - 24.38 mm)

Model No.

Hot Latch/Spring
Model No.

Min. to Max. Cable
Diameter inches (mm)

1656-301656-40H

Jaw
Length

5-1/2" (140 mm) 8.30 lbs. (3.76 kg)1656-50 1656-50H S1656-50H .74" - .86" (18.80 mm - 21.84 mm)

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Approx.
Weight

Each

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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

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Distribution

COVERED CONDUCTORS

Chicago

TM

Grips for Covered Cable

“Smiley Jaw”

•

Speciallymachinedserpentinejawsallow
use

oninsulatedconductors.

•



Eliminatesnecessityofstripping
insulation

fromconductor.

Coming in 2016

A grip specifically designed to pull spacer
cable or tree wire like Hendrix®.

1659-30

Grip Outside Diameter Safe Load

1659-20 .20" - .40"

(5.1 mm - 10.2 mm)

1659-30 .31" - .53"

(7.9 mm - 13.5 mm)

1659-40 .49" - .79"

(12.45 mm - 20.1 mm)

1659-50 .79" - 1.0"

(20.1 mm - 25.6 mm)

4,500 lbs.

4,500 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

(2,041 kg)

(2,041 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(3,629 kg)

Hendrix® is a registered trademark of Marmon Utility, LLC.

Cat. No. Min. to Max. Cable

4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1659-20 .20" - .42" (5.08 mm - 10.67 mm) 4-3/16" (106 mm) 3 lbs. (1.36 kg)
1659-30 .31" - .50" (7.87 mm - 12.70 mm) 4-3/4" (121 mm) 3.75 lbs. (1.70 kg)

8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1659-40 .49" - .79" (12.45 mm - 20.07 mm)
1659-50 .79" - 1.0" (20.07 mm - 25.56 mm)

2

Diameter inches (mm)

Jaw
Length

5-11/16" (144 mm) 7.75 lbs. (3.52 kg)

Approx.
Weight

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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

Wire rope Steel Strand

WIRE ROPE (STEEL)

1625-20

1604-20

1604-20L

Grip Outside Diameter Safe Load (lbs.)

1604-10 1/16" - 3/16"

(1.59 mm - 4.76 mm)

1604-20L 1/8" - 1/2"

(3.18 mm - 12.70 mm

1625-20 5/16" - 3/4"

(7.94 mm - 19.05 mm

1625-20 7/8 7/16" - 7/8"

(11.11 mm - 22.23 mm)

1625-20 1 1/2" - 1"

(12.70 mm - 25.4 mm)

2,500 lbs.

5,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

Haven’sTM Grips

“Pork Chop”

Haven’s Grips are designed for use when
a light, compact grip is desired where
conductor deformation is not a factor.

Gripping pressure of the knurled jaw is

•

applied to 1/4" (6.35 mm) cable area.

All 1625 series have a swing latch

•

to help hold cable in the jaw.

(1,134 kg)

(2,268 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(3,629 kg)

Cat. No. Latch

2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1604-10 NA .06" - .25" (1.52 mm - 6.35 mm) N/A 1 lb. (.45 kg)

5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1604-20 1604-20L .125" - .50" (3.18 mm - 12.70 mm) N/A 2.08 lbs. (1.14 kg)

8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1625-20

1625-20 1 .50" - 1.00" (12.70 mm - 25.40 mm)

Model

Latch Included

Min. to Max. Cable
Diameter inches (mm)

.28" - .75" (7.11 mm - 19.05 mm)

Jaw
Length

N/A

Approx.
Weight

4 lbs. (1.81 kg)1625-20 7/8 .38" - .88" (9.65 mm - 22.35 mm)

Each

3

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Distribution

GUY STRAND &

GUY STRAND / EHS

Coming in 2016

A grip specifically designed to
pull coated guy strand larger
than .50" (12.70 mm).

•

Sawtoothjawprofileprovides
extra

grippingpower.

1613-40

1628-16

1684-5C

EHS

Grip Outside Diameter Safe Load (lbs.)

(

EXTRA HIGH-STRENGTH)

1613-40 1/8" - 5/16"

(3.05 mm - 9.40 mm)

1684-5C 3/16" - 1/2"

(4.06 - 13.97 mm)

1628-16 5/16" - 9/16"

(7.94 mm - 14.29 mm)

1628-17 1/2" - 3/4"

(12.70 mm - 19.05 mm)

1628-18 3/4" - 1"

(19.05 mm - 25.4 mm)

4,500 lbs.

8,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

(2,041 kg)

(3,629 kg)

(6,803 kg)

(6,803 kg)

(6,803 kg)

Cat. No. Hot Latch

4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1613-40 1613-40H S1613-40H .12" - .37" (3.05 mm - 9.40 mm) 4-3/16" (106 mm) 3 lbs. (1.36 kg)

8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg) Maximum Safe Load – EHS Specic

1684-5C NA NA .160" - .550" (4.06 - 13.97 mm) 5" (127 mm) 6.25 lbs. (2.84 kg)

15,000 lbs. (6,803 kg) Maximum Safe Load

1628-16
1628-17 .50" - .75" (12.70 mm - 19.05 mm) 16.30 lbs. (7.40 kg)

4

1628-18 .75" - 1.00" (19.05 mm - 25.40 mm) 15.70 lbs. (7.10 kg)

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

Model No.

NA NA

Hot Latch/Spring
Model No.

Min. to Max. Cable
Diameter inches (mm)

.31" - .62" (7.87 mm - 15.75 mm)

Jaw
Length

7-1/4" (184 mm)

Approx.
Weight

Each

15.30 lbs. (7.00 kg)