While heavy machinery is essential, a lineman's tool belt is filled with indispensable accessories. Some of the most common include:

• OHTLstringingequipment.com/Conductor-Grips--Clamps.html target='_blank'>Come Along Clamps & Wire Grips: These are used to temporarily grip and secure conductors and messenger wires, allowing for precise tension adjustments. We offer various types designed for different conductor materials and sizes.

• Wrenches and Torque Tools: A variety of wrenches, including ratcheting lineman wrenches, are used for tightening the bolts on poles, towers, and hardware. Using a calibrated torque tool ensures every connection is secure and meets engineering specifications.

• Crimping Tools: Hydraulic or mechanical crimping tools are used to create permanent, secure connections when joining conductors with sleeves or terminals.

• Gin Poles: While technically a piece of lifting equipment, gin poles are a staple for linemen to hoist transformers, insulators, and other heavy components to the top of a pole or tower.