HDPE-coated cable or “tree wire” is often used in heavily wooded areas because of its ability to withstand contact with branches and falling trees during bad weather. The slippery nature of tree wire, however, can present difficulties for linemen when pulling.
Parallel Jaw Grips are specifically designed to securely pull common tree wire cable without damaging the cable jacket. The common cable types include General Cable, Hendrix aerial systems, Rite Lite BLL conductor and Southwire S2 covered cable.
| Cat. No. | UPC 0-92644+ | Description | Cable Diameter Range | Max. Safe Load | Jaw Length | Grip Weight |
| 1716-60 | 47169-8 | Parallel Jaw Grip for Tree Wire | 0.7 to 1.3 in. (17.8 to 33 mm) | 12,000 lb. (5,443 kg) | 5-1/8 in. (130.2 mm) | 8.1 lb. (3.7 kg) |
| 1716-70 | 47197-1 | Parallel Jaw Grip for Tree Wire | 0.625 to 1.362 in. (15.8 to 34.6 mm) | 4,000 lb. (1.814 kg) | 4.5 in. (113 mm) | 5.10 lb. (2.31 kg) |
Parallel Jaw Grip, HDPE-Coated Cable to 1.362 in. (Cat. No. 1716-70)
- Securely pulls HDPE-coated cable, commonly known as “tree wire”
- Innovative, high-traction surface grips cable without damaging the outer jacket
- Pulls cable diameters 0.625 to 1.362 in. (15.875 - 34.595 mm)
- Spring-loaded for convenient one-handed operation and easy placement on conductors
- Tough carbide grit technology withstands harsh jobsite conditions
- Wider cable diameter range and 3 lbs lighter than alternate model (Cat. No. 1716-60)
- Common tree wire cable types include General Cable, Hendrix aerial systems, Rite Lite BLL conductor and Southwire® S2 covered cable
- Hendrix is a registered trademark of Marmon Utility, LLC
- Southwire is a registered trademark of Southwire Company, LLC
