Stringing Tool Vise with Vise Top Insulator

Product Information

Specification

Description:

Vise Top Stringing Tools are designed for conductor stringing directly through Vise Top insulators to reduce installation time and cost. They eliminate the need for separate stringing blocks, and there is no conductor transfer needed after the pull — the conductor is already in the saddle.

Installation Process:

• Install the Vise Top Insulator. Clamp the VTST-1 in the jaw and pull your rope in. (Hint: have the large flare of the VTST-1 facing the cable reels.)

• String and sag the conductor directly on the insulator. Dead ends can be made up and the circuit can be energized (remember: you are in an insulator)

• Loosen the bolt and slide the VTST-1 away from the insulator, either by hand or with a hot stick, until the two halves of the tool separate.

• Clamp the conductor in the Vise Top jaw by tightening the torque bolts, bottom bolt first—always, until the rings break away. This can be done by hand or with a hot stick.

Benefit:

• Eliminates the need for a separate stringing block.
• Hot stick-friendly: can be used either by hand or with a hot stick.
• Cost savings on crew time in the field: reduces the number of “ups and downs” during construction.
• No transferring of the conductor; the conductor is already in the insulator saddle.
• Multiple installations: stainless steel wear bands support many installations.

Note: Refers Spec Sheet