For efficient and safe power lines stringing, a well-equipped crew relies on a suite of essential specialized tools beyond the main machines:

• Conductor Grips / Pulling Socks (Kellems Grips): Crucial for securely attaching the pulling rope to the conductor without damaging its surface, available in various sizes and designs for single, bundled, or specialized conductors (e.g., OPGW).

• Anti-Twist Swivels: Installed between the pulling grip and the rope, these prevent any rotational forces from transferring to the conductor, protecting its structural integrity, especially vital for bundled conductors and fiber optic ground wire (OPGW).

• Conductor Stringing Blocks (Sheaves/Travelers): These pulley-like devices are mounted on towers to guide the conductor along the route, minimizing friction and preventing abrasion. They come with various linings (e.g., polyurethane, aluminum alloy) to suit different conductor materials.

• Dynamometers / Tension Meters: Precision instruments used to measure the exact tension applied to the conductor during stringing, ensuring the correct sag is achieved according to design specifications.

• Pilot Wire / Anti-Twisting Steel Ropes: Used for the initial pull-in before the main conductor, these specialized ropes are lightweight yet strong.

• Hydraulic Crimpers and Cutters (Portable): Essential for precise cutting of conductors and creating secure, high-integrity compression splices and terminations in the field.

• Conductor Benders/Straighteners: Tools used to correct minor bends or kinks in conductors, ensuring smooth passage through stringing blocks and proper final sag.

• Cable Rollers / Duct Rollers (for underground transitions): Though primarily for underground, these are crucial where overhead lines transition to underground cables, ensuring smooth cable movement into conduits.

• Reel Stands / Cable Jacks: Used to safely support and manage large drums of conductor at the pay-off end, ensuring controlled and consistent unwinding.

These tools are specifically designed to complement stringing machines, ensuring the highest quality of installation.