Klein Tools announces new wide range distribution grips 16477 & 16477-20 that Klein says are designed to hold the widest ranges of cables and replace two tools. On 10/28/22 new info was added regarding two additional models 16477-24 & 16477-28.
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Klein says these two new wide range distribution grips hold a wide range of cables from #6 copper to 477 ACSR and that they replace two tools in the process. They offer an easy one handed operation. Their large opening in the handle allows the tool to accommodate a variety of hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks and feature a spring that closes grip on the cable to hold in the initial position. They also include a latch that is said to help maintain cable position in the grip jaws on the 16477-20 model.
“When designing new tools, we look to make versatile products that solve a problem that trade professionals are facing,” says Alan Weir, product manager at Klein Tools. “With Klein’s new Wide Range Distribution Grips, distribution power linemen who are currently using multiple tools can replace them with one of these one-handed grips, saving them both money and space in their tool bag. This grip has a maximum safe load of up to 5000 pounds, and the Distribution Grip with Hot Latch includes a latch to help maintain cable position in grip jaws.”
Wide Range Distribution Grips (Cat. Nos. 16477, 16477-20)
- Holds a wide range of cables from #6 Copper to 477 ACSR
- 20% lighter than standard Cat. No. KT4500 grip with easy one-handed actuation
- Large opening in the handle accommodates a wide variety of hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks
- Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
- Includes a latch to help maintain cable position in the grip jaw (Cat. No. 16477-20)
- Patent pending design
Edit: 10/28/2022
We learn that Klein expands their lineup of wire distribution grips with two additional models. They are models 16477-24 & 16477-28. The 16477-24 model features EHS alternating sawtooth jaw geometry. This helps provide greater grip strength according to Klein Tools. The 16477-28 model pulls HDPE coated cable. This cable is commonly known as “tree wire” or “fire wire”.
Wire Distribution Grips (Cat. Nos. 16477-24 & 16477-28)
Wide Range Distribution Grip, EHS Wire (Cat. No. 16477-24)
Wide Range Distribution Grip, Tree Wire (Cat. No. 16477-28)
- Grips hold a wide range of cable from 0.162’’ (4.1 mm) to 0.883’’ (22.4 mm)
- Cat. No. 16477-24 EHS alternating sawtooth jaw geometry provides greater grip strength
- Cat. No. 16477-28 pulls HDPE-coated cable commonly known as ”tree wire” and “fire wire”
- Color coded jaws
- 50% lighter than the KT4600 grip
- Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
- One-handed grip action
- Large handle opening accommodates a wide variety of hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks
- Max Safe Load of 5000-lbs (2268 kg)
- Patent pending design
- Made in the USA
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