GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-1

Hook Guy Attachments

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot Galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: Fast, inexpensive method of attaching guys to poles. Rounded wire groove protects guy strands from damage. Prevents disengagement of strand after tension is applied.

Catalog                Number Type Maximum Strand (inches)

Hole Diameter (inches.)
Upper Lower
HGA - 58 no cleats or spurs 7/16 11/16 9/16
HGA - 58C* cleats 7/16 11/16 9/16
HGA - 58CS cleats & spurs 7/16 11/16

-
HGA - 75 no cleats or spur 9/16 13/16 9/16
HGA - 75C cleats 9/16 13/16 9/16
HGA - 75CS cleats & spur 9/16 13/16

-

 

Combination Guy Attachments

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: A versatile guy attachment for light to medium loading. Can be used with strand or fiberglass strain insulator. Designed for use on round or flat surfaces.

Catalog                Number Maximum Strand Diameter (inches) Strength Rating (pounds)

Dimensions (inches)

A

B

C

D
CGA - 358 3/8 15,000 2-1/2 11/16 9/16 11/16
CGA - 358 - 3 9/16 20,000 3 13/16 11/16 11/16

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-2

Pole Eye Plates

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For attaching guy strain insulators or other clevis secured devices to wood poles. Designed to allow any guying or deadending angle up to 90”. May be mounted with through bolts or a combination of bolt and lag screws. Mounting hardware not furnished.

Catalog                Number Type

Ultimate Strength (pounds)
45° 90°
PGA - 548* no cleats 20,000 20,000
PGA - 548 C with cleats

* RUS Accepted

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: Heavy duty attachment for either one guy strain insulator or two to a common anchor. Mounted with two through bolts. Mounting hardware not furnished.

Catalog                Number Type

Ultimate Strength (pounds)
45° 90°
PGA - 800 no cleats 42,000 36,000
PGA - 800 C with cleats

 

Universal Guy Attachments

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: Designed to fit all standard types of fiberglass strain devices. They can be used with insulated or uninsulated guy wires and may be attached to either flat or rounded surfaces.

Catalog
Number		 Maximum Strand Diameter (inches) Minimum Strength (pounds)

Dimensions (inches)

A

B

C

D
UGA - 334 1/2 15,000 3 13/16 11/16 11/16
UGA - 434 1/2 21,000 4 13/16 13/16 13/16
UGA - 634 9/16 35,000 6 13/16 13/16 15/16
UGA - 678 9/16 35,000 6 13/16 15/16 15/16

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-3

Guy Strain Plate

MATERIAL: 4” x 8” x 14 gauge hot rolled steel.
FINISH: Mill galvanized for corrosion resistance.

APPLICATION: To protect pole from being damaged by guy wire.

Catalog Number Description
GSP - 1* 5" radius w/ 3/16" diameter nail holes

* RUS Accepted

Forged Thimbleye Bolts

MATERIAL: Forged steel. Rolled thread, UNC -Class 2A. Complete with one square nut.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For attaching span or down guys to poles or crossarms.

Type Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
Diameter Length Thread Length
Straight FTBS - 58 - 8+ 5/8 8 4
FTBS - 58 - 10+ 5/8 10 4
FTBS - 58 - 12+ 5/8 12 6
FTBS - 58 - 14+ 5/8 14 6
FTBS - 58 - 16+ 5/8 16 6
FTBS - 34 - 12+ 3/4 12 6
FTBS - 34 - 14+ 3/4 14 6
Angle FTBA - 58 - 8+ 5/8 8 4
FTBA - 58 - 10+ 5/8 10 4
FTBA - 58 - 12+ 5/8 12 6
FTBA - 58 - 14+ 5/8 14 6
FTBA - 58 - 16+ 5/8 16 6
FTBA - 34 - 10+ 3/4 10 4
FTBA - 34 - 12+ 3/4 12 6
FTBA - 34 - 14+ 3/4 14 6

 

Lift Plates

MATERIAL: A-36 hot rolled steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For use with angle thimbleye bolts to increase load capacity. Protects wood pole where loads are heavy.

Type Catalog Number Bolt Size (inches) Steel Size (inches)
3 Hole LP - 3 5/8 3/16 x 2-1/2
LP - 3S 3/4 1/4 x 2-1/2
2 Hole LP - 2 5/8 3/16 x 2-1/2
LP - 2S 3/4 1/4 x 2-1/2

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-4

Guy Clamps

MATERIAL: Hot rolled steel, grade A-36.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153

APPLICATION: Features straight parallel grooves for greater clamping area without damage to guy strand. Bolts have shoulders to prevent turning when nut is tightened. Alternate bolts are reversed for wrench clearance.

Catalog
Number		 Number of Bolts Bolt Diameter

Clamp Dimensions (inches)
Length Width Strand Size
GC - 112 1 1/2 1-1/2 1-9/16 3/16 to 3/8
GC - 212 2 1/2 3-3/8 1-9/16 3/16 to 3/8
GC - 312 - 4 3 1/2 4 1-9/16 3/16 to 7/16
GC - 312 - 6+ 3 1/2 6 1-9/16 3/16 to 7/16
GC - 358+ 3 5/8 6 1-21/32 5/16 to 1/2

* ANSI Standard

Malleable Guy Clips

MATERIAL: Malleable iron base*. Bolts are steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For securing guy strand and wire rope. Manufactured to conform to Federal Specification FF - C - 450 Type 1 Class 2.

* also available with a drop forged base meeting Federal Specification FF-C-450 Type 1 Class 1.

Malleable Base

Forged Base
Catalog Number Strand Size (inches) Catalog Number Strand Size (inches)
MGC - 140 1/4 FGC - 140 1/4
MGC - 516 5/16 FGC - 516 5/16
MGC - 380 3/8 FGC - 380 3/8
MGC - 120 1/2 FGC - 120 1/2
MGC - 580 5/8 FGC - 580 5/8
MGC - 340 3/4 FGC - 340 3/4
MGC - 780 7/8 FGC - 780 7/8
MGC - 100 1 FGC - 100 1

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-5

Guy Wire Thimbles

MATERIAL: Hot rolled A-36 steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153

APPLICATION: For use in guying assemblies. The open ends enable the thimble to be slipped over the appropriate attachment point. Thimbles are grooved to accommodate various sizes of guy strand with a formed radius to prevent sharp damaging bends in the strand.

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
Strand Diameter "A" Width "B" Width
GWT - 125 1/4 1/2 3/4
GWT - 380 3/8 5/8 7/8
GWT - 500 1/2 3/4 1-1/8
GWT - 580 5/8 1 1-1/4

 

Pole Band Guy Attachment

MATERIAL: Clevis is A-36 hot rolled steel (dimensions in data box below). Thimbles are ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: All parts galvanized per ASTM A-153

APPLICATION: For attaching guy strand to pole bands or may be attached at the ends of wood strain insulators.

Catalog
Number		 Type

Dimension (inches)
Maximum Strand Steel Size
PBGA - 1 Single 1/2 1/4 x 1 3/4

 

Sheave Wheels

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153

APPLICATION: For use as thimbles in guying assemblies

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
A B C W R
SW - 58 11/16 2-1/8 2-1/2 11/16 1/4
SW - 34 13/16 2-1/8 2-1/2 11/16 1/4
SW - 78 13/16 2-1/8 2-1/2 11/16 1/4

 

Pole Band Fitting

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153

APPLICATION: For use as thimbles with preformed guy grip.

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
A B C W R
PBF - 278 15/16 1-5/8 2 15/16 11/32

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-6

Heavy Pole Bands

MATERIAL: 1/4 x 4-inch steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: Provides attachment points for guying, deadending, and corner construction. Design permits easy installation. Used with the HPB-series connecting link (below) for making guy and suspension insulator attachments.

Catalog
Number		 Type Pole Diameter Range (inches)
HPB - 4 - 6105 4-way, 90° 6 - 10 1/2
HPB - 4 - 7512R* 4-way, 90° R* 7-1/2 - 12
HPB - 4 - 1116 4-way, 90° 11 - 16

* Reinforced with two raised ribs on each band section.

 

Pole Band Connecting Links

MATERIAL: 1/4 x 2-inch & 1/4 x 3-inch steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: Used with the heavy pole bands (above) for making guy and insulator attachments

Catalog Number Steel Size (inches) "D" Diameter (inches)
HPB - L - 2 1/4 x 2 13/16
HPB - L - 3 1/4 x 3 1-1/4 chamfered

 

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-7

Eyenuts

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For span, head and stub guying. Eyenuts are tapped to fit industry - standard bolts.

Catalog
Number		 Type

Dimension (inches)
Bolt Diameter Maximum Strand
TEN - 12 Thimbleye 1/2 1/2
TEN - 58+ 5/8 1/2
TEN - 34+ 3/4 1/2
TWN - 58+ Twineye 5/8 5/8
TWN - 34+ 3/4 5/8
TWN - 10 1 5/8

+ ANSI Standard

Oval Eyenuts

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For deadending with suspension or strain insulators. The Oval Eyenuts are tapped for use with galvanized bolts made to ANSI Specifications.

Catalog
Number		 For Bolt Diameter

Dimensions (inches)
A B C
OEN-58+* 5/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 9/16
OEN-34+ 3/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 5/8

+ ANSI Standard    * RUS Accepted

Thimbleyelets

MATERIAL: Forged steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For down guys attached to the pole with thru-bolts or span, head and stub guying.

Straight Type

Catalog
Number

Dimension (inches)
For Bolt Diameter Max Strand
TEL - 58+ 5/8 1/2
TEL - 34+ 3/4 1/2

Angle Type

TGA - 1 5/8 1/2
TGA - 2 3/4 1/2

+ ANSI Standard

Bolt Eyelets

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For deadending with suspension or strain insulators. The slotted hole of the Bolt Eyelets enables the bolt to be inserted from the eye side.

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
Bolt Diameter Slot Size A B C
BEL-58+* 5/8 11/16 x 1 1-1/4 3 9/16
BEL-34+ 3/4 16/16 x 1-1/8 1-1/4 3 9/16

+ ANSI Standard    * RUS Accepted

GUYING MATERIALS
Section B-8

Anchor Rod Bonding Clamps

MATERIAL: High strength aluminum alloy.
HARDWARE: Plated steel with spring type lockwasher.

APPLICATION: Used with grounded guy assemblies for maintaining mechanical and electrical pressure contact between anchor rod and guy strand. Bearing surfaces hold strands without distortion.

For Forged Eye Anchor Rods

 

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
Rod Type Rod Size Strand Size
RBC-100 Thimbleye 1/2 through 1 3/16 to 1/2
RBC-200 Twineye 5/8 through 1 1/4 to 1/2
RBC-300 Tripleye 3/4 and 1 1/4 to 1/2

For Power Installed Screw Anchors

Catalog
Number

Dimensions (inches)
Rod Type Rod Size Strand Size
RBC-400 Thimbleye 1/2 & 5/8  3/16 to 1/2
RBC-500 Thimbleye 3/4 through 1 1/4 to 1/2
RBC-600 Twineye 5/8  through 1 1/4 to 1/2

 

Sidewalk Guy Fittings

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For use with 2-inch diameter standard steel pipe to provide head clearance over walkways or anyplace where there is inadequate space for regular down guys. The pole plate has one 11/16-inch and two 9/16-inch mounting holes. The fittings are secured to the pipe with 1/2-inch set screws. Pipe not furnished.

Catalog Number Description Number of Guy Wires Strand Diameter Range (inches)
SGF - 2P Pole Plate - -
SGF - 2E - 1 End Fitting 1 1/4 - 9/16
SGF - 2E - 2 End Fitting 2 5/16 - 9/16

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