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16499 - spec sheet
Warnings
- When used on/or near energized lines, ground, insulate, or isolate grip before pulling.
- 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.
- Grips are to be used for temporary installation, not for permanent anchorage.
- Do not exceed rated capacity.
Features
- Max Safe Load of 12,000-Pound (5443 kg)
- Patent pending design
- Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
- Holds cable sizes from 0.68-Inch to 1.42-Inch (17.3 mm to 36.1 mm)
- Fine Sawtooth jaw geometry provides greater grip strength
- One-Handed Grip
- Large opening in the handle accommodates a wide variety of hooks on hoists, winches and tackle blocks
- Securely pulls ACSR, AAC and bare copper cables
- Made in the USA
16499 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cable Diameter:
- 0.68" to 1.42" (17.3 to 36.1 mm)
- Cable Type:
- ACSR, AAC, Bare Copper
- Hot Latch:
- No
- Jaw Length:
- 4.85" (12.3 cm)
- Jaw Type:
- Round
- Locking Handle:
- Yes
- Maximum Safe Load:
- 12,000 lb (5443 kg)
- Overall Height:
- 8.1" (20.6 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 13.1" (33.3 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 2.4" (6.1 cm)
- Spring:
- Yes
- Swing Latch:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Pullers
- Product Type:
- Pulling Grip
- Product Details:
- Parallel Jaw Grip
- Product Height:
- 2.4000 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 7.7000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 8.0000 in
- Product Depth:
- 13.3300 in
Klein Tools 16499 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cable sizes will the Klein Tools 16499 transmission grip hold?
The 16499 grip takes cable from 0.68 inch to 1.42 inch diameter (17.3 mm to 36.1 mm). That single wide range is the point of this grip, it covers conductor sizes that would otherwise take several fixed-range grips. Anything thinner or fatter than that band needs a different grip, since matching the proper size and type of grip to the application is a stated condition of safe use.
2) Can the Klein 16499 grip be used on ACSR and bare copper conductors?
Yes. The 16499 is rated to pull ACSR, AAC and bare copper cable within its 0.68 to 1.42 inch diameter range. The fine sawtooth jaw geometry is what gives it bite on stranded aluminum and copper alike.
3) Is the Klein 16499 grip safe to use on energized conductors?
Not as-is. The 16499 has no hot latch, and Klein's instruction is that when used on or near energized lines the grip must be grounded, insulated or isolated before pulling. If your work method depends on a hot latch feature, this is not the grip for that job.
4) Does this Klein transmission grip stay on the cable by itself before tension is applied?
It does. The 16499 has a spring that closes the jaws onto the cable and holds the initial position, and the handle locks, so a lineman can set it one-handed and then come back to hook up the pull. Before every use, clean the jaw area and check the grip operates properly, since a dirty jaw is what causes slippage.
5) Will my hoist hook or come-along fit the handle eye on the Klein 16499?
The handle has a large opening sized to take a wide variety of hooks from hoists, winches and tackle blocks, so standard rigging hardware attaches directly with no adapter shackle. Overall the tool is 13.1 inches long, 8.1 inches high and 2.4 inches wide, which is the envelope to allow for when it is hanging in a pull.
6) Does the Klein 16499 have a swing latch for loading the cable from the side?
No swing latch on the 16499. The jaws are round-type with a spring closure and locking handle, so the conductor is seated into the jaw rather than swung in through a side gate. Crews who specify a swing-latch grip for mid-span loading should look at a different model.
7) How heavy is the Klein 16499 grip to handle up the pole?
It weighs 7.7 lb, all steel construction, with a 4.85 inch round jaw. That is a two-hands-on-the-belt tool rather than something you pocket, but it is built for one-handed setting on the conductor once it is up there.
8) Is the Klein 16499 transmission grip made in the USA?
Yes, the 16499 wide range transmission grip is made in the USA. Manufacturer part number is 16499 if you are matching it to a utility tool spec or a bid line item.
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