Klein Tools Chicago Grip for High-Strength Cables, 0.62-in. Capacity (1628-16)
Klein Tools Chicago Grip for High-Strength Cables, 0.62-in. Capacity (1628-16)
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Overview
Klein Tools Chicago Grip for High-Strength Cables, 0.62-in. Capacity (1628-16)
The Klein Tools Chicago Grip for High-Strength Cables 0.62-Inch (model 1628-16) is a heavy-duty wire pulling grip for extra-high-strength (EHS) cable, aircraft cable, messenger and guy strand. This is a Chicago grip designed for high-load tensioning and sagging of strand from 0.31 to 0.62 in. (7.87 to 15.75 mm).
With a maximum safe load of 15,000 lb (6,803.9 kg), this is the grip for serious EHS work. The long 7-1/4 in. jaw spreads the clamping force over a lot of cable, and the smooth double V jaw grooves create four-point contact that resists slipping while keeping the strand straight in the jaw.
A locking handle holds the jaw open, which lets you hang the grip on a hot stick and place it without your hands near the line. That matters on energized work and on any job where you are reaching out from a bucket.
The grip is drop-forged steel, machined and heat treated. Klein hand inspects each unit, actuates it for function and proof-tests it to rated load, and the 1628-16 is made in the USA. Expect a hefty tool at about 13.7 lb.
This grip belongs with transmission and distribution line crews, utility contractors and anyone tensioning high-strength guy and messenger strand where a lighter Haven's grip is not rated for the load.
Key Specifications
| Grip Type | Chicago Grip |
|---|---|
| Cable Types | Aircraft, EHS, messenger, guy strand |
| Cable Diameter | 0.31 to 0.62 in. (7.87 to 15.75 mm) |
| Maximum Safe Load | 15,000 lb (6,803.9 kg) |
| Jaw Type | Double V, smooth |
| Jaw Length | 7-1/4 in. (18.4 cm) |
| Locking Handle | Yes |
| Swing Latch | No |
| Material | Drop-forged, heat-treated steel |
| Weight | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Made In | USA |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Match the grip to the cable diameter, not just the load. A 0.62 in. grip on undersized strand will not seat all four contact points of the double V jaw, and that is where slippage starts.
Tool Nut's Take
Heavy Iron for Heavy Strand
When the load climbs to EHS territory, this 15,000 lb Chicago grip is the tool for the job. That is the Klein Tools Chicago Grip for High-Strength Cables, 0.62-in. Capacity in a nutshell.
- Who it's for: Line crews tensioning EHS, aircraft cable and high-strength guy strand up to 0.62 in.
- Why it stands out: Long double V jaw, locking handle for hot sticks, and a 15,000 lb rating.
- Worth knowing: At 13.7 lb it is a two-hand tool, so plan your rigging accordingly.
Common Questions
- What cable sizes does the 1628-16 fit? It fits cable from 0.31 to 0.62 in. (7.87 to 15.75 mm) in diameter.
- Can it be placed with a hot stick? Yes. The locking handle holds the jaw open for hot-stick placement.
- Can I use it near energized lines? Klein requires the grip to be grounded, insulated or isolated when working on or near energized lines.
- Can I leave it installed as a permanent anchor? No. Klein rates its pulling grips for temporary installation only, not permanent anchorage.
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