Distribution Grip Dead End
A distribution grip dead end is in fact recommended to be a replacement for a bare looped dead end. It is due to its strong loops and high holding power on the ACSR cable. The aluminum covered steel grip is utilized on the bare aluminum based conductors as well as galvanized steel grips that are utilized for plastic jacket conductors. The products are specially made for the construction of a single pole distribution.
The dead end is made of steel which is covered with aluminum. It is also made of galvanized steel. The color code, as well as the crossover marks, are used to identify the proper conductor size and show the application initial point. The identification tag shows the conductor diameter range, catalog number, and the nominal size of the conductor. There is also an open helix for small sizes as well as cable for bigger sizes.
Features
Some of the important features of the product are highlighted in the following points as described:
- Tools are not needed or suggested for installing the product, except for the applications based on hot sticks
- Designed for gripping the conductor in a uniform manner for preventing the conductor distortion
- Unique design provision which eliminates the nuts, bolts, washers, and other parts that might become damaged or lost in the service or installation
| Catalog Number | Diameter Range (Inches) | Units | Wt./Lbs. | Length (Inches) | Color Code | |
| Min. | Max. | Per Carton | ||||
| DG-16 | .182 | .203 | 100 | 14 | 16 | Blue |
| DG-17 | .229 | .257 | 100 | 20 | 17 | Orange |
| DG-24 | .290 | .325 | 100 | 33 | 24 | Red |
| DG-26 | .326 | .364 | 100 | 44 | 26 | Green |
| DG-28 | .410 | .460 | 50 | 31 | 28 | Blue |
| DG-32 | .461 | .516 | 25 | 22 | 32 | Orange |
| DG-34 | .517 | .577 | 25 | 60 | 34 | Red |
| DG-35 | .578 | .653 | 25 | 39 | 35 | Black |
| DG-39 | .654 | .739 | 25 | 53 | 39 | Green |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a distribution grip dead end?
The distribution grip dead end is suggested to come as a replacement for a bare looped dead end. It is because of its strong loops and immense holding power on the cable. The steel grip covered with aluminum is used on the bare aluminum conductors and galvanized steel grips used for plastic jacketed conductors. These are designed for constructing single pole distributions.
What are the different parts of the product?
The dead end is basically comprised of steel which is further covered with aluminum. It is also comprised of galvanized steel. The color code in addition to the crossover markers are utilized for the identification of the conductor size in the proper sense. These are also used for showing the application initial point. The tag shows the catalog number, conductor diameter range, and the nominal size of the conductor. In addition to that, there is present an open helix for small sizes and cable for larger sizes.