Chicago® Grip for EHS Cable, Curved Jaw
1684-74 - spec sheet
Features
- Made in USA
- For use on aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire, PVC covered conductors and messenger and guy strand
- Locking handle keeps jaw open while grip is placed on cable with a hot stick
- When pulling EHS (extra-high-strength) galvanized-steel cable, the galvanizing has a tendency to coat the jaws of any grip, causing the cable to slip
- To reduce the possibility of slippage and damage to the cable, the jaws of this grip are milled on a curve with a double V contour
Warnings
- Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage.
- Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
- Do not exceed rated capacity.
- Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
- When used on/near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
1684-74 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cable Diameter:
- 0.218" to 0.55" (5.54 to 13.97 mm)
- Cable Type:
- Aircraft, EHS, Messenger, Guy Strand
- Hot Latch:
- No
- Jaw Length:
- 5" (12.7 cm)
- Jaw Type:
- Double V, Milled Curved
- Locking Handle:
- Yes
- Maximum Safe Load:
- 8000 lb (3629 kg)
- Spring:
- Yes
- Swing Latch:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Pullers
- Product Type:
- Pulling Grip
- Product Details:
- Chicago Grip
- Product Height:
- 1.5840 in
- Product Weight:
- 5.6250 lbs
- Product Width:
- 6.3000 in
- Product Depth:
- 9.0000 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
Klein Tools 1684-74 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cable diameter range does the Klein 1684-74 Chicago Grip handle?
The Klein 1684-74 Chicago Grip takes cable from 0.218 inch to 0.55 inch (5.54 to 13.97 mm). Anything thinner won't seat properly in the double V jaws and anything larger won't close. The jaw contact length is 5 inches (12.7 cm), which is what spreads the load along the strand instead of crushing one point.
2) Why does this grip have curved jaws instead of straight ones, and does it matter which I use on EHS strand?
It matters. When you pull EHS (extra-high-strength) galvanized steel cable, the galvanizing tends to smear onto the jaw faces of a grip and the cable starts to slip. The 1684-74 answers that with jaws milled on a curve in a double V contour, which reduces slippage and cable damage. If you're pulling galvanized EHS or guy strand, this is the jaw profile to specify.
3) Can one lineman place this grip on an energized line from the ground with a hot stick?
The locking handle holds the jaw open so the grip can be set on the cable with a hot stick, which is what lets a single hand place it at reach. It is not a hot-latch or swing-latch design, so the cable has to be brought into the jaw opening rather than dropped in through a gate. Klein's warning for energized or nearby-energized work is to ground, insulate or isolate the grip before pulling.
4) Can the Klein 1684-74 be used on anything besides steel strand, like copper or coated conductors?
Yes. Besides EHS, messenger and guy strand, it's rated for aluminum, copper, weatherproof coated wire and PVC covered conductors, plus aircraft cable. Keep the conductor inside the 0.218 to 0.55 inch diameter window and match grip type to the application.
5) Does the jaw spring back open on its own when tension is released?
Yes, the 1684-74 is spring loaded, so the jaws return open when you release tension, and the locking handle will hold them open when you want them parked that way for placement. Before every use, clean the jaw area and check the grip operates freely, since debris in the jaw is a common cause of slippage.
6) Is the Klein 1684-74 Chicago Grip made in the USA for buy-American jobs?
Yes, the 1684-74 Chicago Grip is made in the USA, which is what utility and municipal specs with domestic sourcing language usually ask for. Order it by Klein part number 1684-74.
7) How heavy is the 1684-74 grip and how much room does it take in a bucket or tool box?
It weighs 5.625 lbs and measures 9 x 6.3 x 1.584 inches. That's a one-hand tool for bucket and aerial work, and flat enough to lay in a tool compartment rather than needing a dedicated case.
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