"Conductor Stringing Tools" encompass the specialized handheld devices and portable equipment that are indispensable for precise and safe conductor installation, working in conjunction with larger stringing machines. These tools are used both by ground crews and linemen working aloft on towers:

For Ground Crews:

• Conductor Cutting Tools: Manual or hydraulic cutters designed for specific conductor sizes and types (e.g., ACSR, AAAC, OPGW) to ensure clean, precise cuts without damaging strands.

• Conductor Crimping/Compression Tools: Hydraulic or battery-powered tools used to make secure, high-integrity connections for splices, dead-ends, and connectors on conductors. These often come with interchangeable dies for various conductor sizes and types.

• Cable pulling grips / Running Boards: Crucial for attaching the pulling rope to the conductor(s). pulling grips are for single conductors, while running boards are specialized for bundled conductors, ensuring even tension distribution.

• Anti-Twist Swivels: Installed between the pulling grip and the pulling rope, these prevent torsional forces from transferring to the conductor, protecting it from damage, especially critical for OPGW and bundled conductors.

• Dynamometers / Tension Meters (Portable): Handheld or integrated devices to measure and verify the actual tension on the conductor or pulling rope.

• OHTLstringingequipment.com/Reel-Stands--Cable-Winders.html target='_blank'>Reel Stands / Cable Jacks: Portable devices used to safely lift, support, and control the unwinding of conductor drums at the pay-off site.

• Grounding Sets: Essential for establishing protective equipotential zones for worker safety by connecting conductors to earth.

• Pilot Wire / Anti-Twisting Steel Ropes: Used for initial stringing, often lighter and designed to prevent twisting before the main conductor pull.

For Linemen on Towers:

• Conductor OHTLstringingequipment.com/Stringing-Blocks--Sheaves.html target='_blank'>Stringing Blocks (Travelers/Sheaves): Installed on tower arms, these pulley systems guide the pulling rope and conductor smoothly along the line, reducing friction and preventing abrasion.

• Come-Along Clamps (Wire Grips): Versatile temporary clamps used to grip and hold conductors, often for tensioning or securing before permanent attachments.

• Insulated Hand Tools: Pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc., specifically rated for electrical work (e.g., VDE 1000V) to protect against accidental contact with energized components.

• Hot Sticks (Telescopic/Sectional): Insulated tools for working on or near energized lines from a safe distance, equipped with various interchangeable heads for specific tasks.

• Gin Poles / Hoisting Tackles: Portable lifting devices used to hoist heavy equipment or conductors onto towers.

• Fall Protection Equipment: Harnesses, lanyards, and other safety gear that are essential for personnel working at heights.