Haven's® Grip with Swing Latch
1604-20L - spec sheet
Warnings
- 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.
- Do not exceed rated capacity.
- Always match proper size and type of grip to application.
- Before each use, clean jaw area and inspect grip for proper operation to avoid slippage.
Features
- Gripping pressure of the knurled jaw is applied to 1/4-Inch (6.35 mm) cable area
- Made in USA
- Designed for use when a light, compact grip is desired and where conductor damage is not a factor
- Works with Messenger and Guy Strand cable diameter range of 0.125 to 0.500-Inch (3.18 to 12.70 mm)
- Swing latch helps hold cable in the jaw; maximum safe load is 5000-Pound (2268 kg)
1604-20L - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cable Diameter:
- 0.125" to 0.5" (3.18 to 12.7 mm)
- Cable Type:
- Messenger, Guy Strand
- Hot Latch:
- No
- Jaw Type:
- Aggressive
- Locking Handle:
- No
- Maximum Safe Load:
- 5000 lb (2268 kg)
- Overall Length:
- 8.75" (22.2 cm)
- Spring:
- No
- Swing Latch:
- Yes
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Pullers
- Product Type:
- Pulling Grip
- Product Details:
- Haven's Grip
- Product Height:
- 1.7600 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.1000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.7500 in
- Product Depth:
- 6.3000 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
Klein Tools 1604-20L – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cable sizes does the Klein 1604-20L Haven's Grip hold?
The 1604-20L handles messenger and guy strand from 0.125 to 0.500 inch (3.18 to 12.70 mm) diameter. Anything thinner or fatter than that range needs a different grip, since the knurled jaw won't seat correctly and the grip can slip.
2) Can I leave a Haven's Grip in place as a permanent dead-end anchor?
No. Haven's Grips are rated for temporary installation only, not permanent anchorage. Pull the line in with the grip, then transfer the load to a proper dead-end fitting.
3) Is the 1604-20L safe to use on energized lines?
It is not a hot latch grip, so it carries no insulated-latch rating. Klein's instruction is to ground, insulate, or isolate the grip before pulling when it is used on or near energized lines.
4) Will the Haven's Grip mar or damage the conductor?
The 1604-20L uses an aggressive knurled jaw and is intended for jobs where conductor damage is not a factor. On bare messenger and guy strand that is fine. If you are pulling finished or jacketed conductor that cannot be marked, use a smooth-jaw or conductor-safe grip instead.
5) What does the swing latch on the 1604-20L actually do?
The swing latch closes over the jaw to keep the cable from jumping out while you set the pull. It is a retention feature, not a load-bearing one, and it does not lock the handle, the 1604-20L has no locking handle and no spring.
6) How much of the cable does the jaw actually bear on?
Gripping pressure is applied over a 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) length of the cable. That short bearing area is why the grip stays light and compact, and why jaw cleanliness matters before every pull.
7) What should I check on the grip before each pull?
Clean out the jaw area and run the grip through its action to confirm it operates properly, that is the check Klein calls for before every use to avoid slippage. Also confirm the strand diameter falls inside 0.125 to 0.500 inch, since a mismatched size is the other common cause of a slip.
8) How big is the Klein 1604-20L and is it light enough to carry up a pole?
Overall length is 8.75 inches (22.2 cm), and it was built as a light, compact grip for exactly that kind of work, bucket or climbing. Shipping carton figures run 6.30 by 4.75 by 1.76 inches.
9) Is the Klein Haven's Grip made in the USA?
Yes, the 1604-20L is made in the USA, which matters on public works and utility contracts carrying domestic-sourcing requirements.
10) What is the Klein part number for the Haven's Grip with swing latch?
Klein Tools 1604-20L is the Haven's Grip fitted with the swing latch. The suffix L is what distinguishes it from the plain-jaw version in the same family.
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