
What are the essential categories of tools for overhead line work?
2025-08-13overhead line work requires a diverse range of tools, each serving a specific purpose. We categorize our tools to help customers find exactly what they need for a job:
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OHTLstringingequipment.com/Conductor-Stringing-Equipment.html target='_blank'>conductor stringing and Tensioning Equipment: This category includes our core machinery, such as hydraulic puller and OHTLstringingequipment.com/Hydraulic-Conductor-Tensioners.html target='_blank'>Tensioner machines, which are vital for controlling the sag and tension of the conductors. It also includes Stringing Blocks (sheaves) that guide the conductor along the poles and towers.
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Safety and Live-Line Tools: Safety is our top priority. This category includes insulated tools and hot sticks for working from a safe distance, voltage detectors to verify if a line is de-energized, and portable earthing and grounding kits to protect workers from induced voltage.
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General Overhead Tools and Accessories: This is a broad category that includes essential items like Come Along Clamps and wire grips for securing and pulling conductors, ratcheting wrenches for assembly, and a variety of gin poles and lifting equipment for raising and positioning heavy components.