CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-1

Quadrant Strain Clamps

MATERIAL: Clamp body and keeper are ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins, u-bolts, nuts and washers are steel. Socket and clevis fittings are ductile iron, grade 604512. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

DCQ - TYPE

Catalog         Number Fitting Clamping Range (inches) U-bolts Dimensions. (inch) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No. No. Size L H W
DCQ-55-N none

-

 .16 - .55 1 1/2" 4 1/8 4 5/8 14,000
DCQ-55-S socket SE-1
DCQ-55-C clevis CE-1
DCQ-68-N none

-

 .20 - .68 2 1/2" 4 5/8 5 3/8 11/16 15,000
DCQ-68-S socket SE-1
DCQ-68-C clevis CE-1

DCQ - TYPE

Catalog          Number Fitting Clamping Range (inches) U-bolts Dimension (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No.. No. Size L H W
QSC-552-N none

-

 .16 - .55 2 1/2" 5 6 3/4 20,000
QSC-552-S socket SE-1
QSC-552-C clevis CE-1
QSC-553-N none

-

 .16 - .55 3 1/2" 8 8-1/4 3/4 20,000
QSC-553-S socket SE-1
QSC-553-C clevis CE-1
QSC-724-N none

-

 .20 - .72 4 1/2" 10-1/4 11 3/4 30,000
QSC-724-S socket SE-1
QSC-724-C clevis CE-1

 

Straight-Line Dead End Clamps

MATERIAL: Clamp body and keeper are ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins, u-bolts, nuts and washers are steel. Socket and clevis fittings are ductile iron, grade 604512. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For distribution deadending. Recommended for use with galvanized steel static wire and distribution conductor. The keepers on all clamps feature lifting eyes to facilitate hot line work. Available with or without socket or clevis fittings.

Catalog           Number Fitting* Clamping Range (inches) U-bolts Dimension (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No. No. Size L W
SLC-461-N none

-

 .16 - .46 1 1/2" 5 3/4 5,000
SLC-461-S socket SE-1
SLC-461-C clevis CE-1
SLC-462-N none

-

 .16 - .46 2 3/8" 7-1/4 3/4 6,000
SLC-462-S socket SE-1
SLC-462-C clevis CE-1
SLC-722-N none

-

 .20 - .72 2 1/2" 8-3/4 3/4 8,000
SLC-722-S socket SE-1
SLC-722-C clevis CE-1

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-2

Suspension Clamps

MATERIAL: Clamp body and keeper are ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins, u-bolts, nuts and washers are steel. Socket and clevis fittings are ductile iron, grade 604512. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For suspending galvanized steel overhead ground wire. Designed to allow a maximum conductor take-off angle of 30° Available with or without socket or clevis fittings.

Catalog            Number Fitting* Wire Range (inches) Dimension (inches.) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No. L H W
SCF-46-N none

-

 .16 - .46 5-3/4 2 11/16 16,000
SCF-46-S socket SE-2
SCF-46-C clevis CE-2
SCF-60-N none

-

 .20 - .60 6-1/2 2 7/8 17,000
SCF-60-S socket SE-3
SCF-60-C clevis CE-3
SCF-70-N none

-

 .30 - .70 7-1/8 2-1/4 15/16 18,000
SCF-70-S socket SE-4
SCF-70-C clevis CE-4
SCF-83-N none

-

 .40 - .83 7-1/2 2-1/4 15/16 18,000
SCF-83-S socket SE-4
SCF-83-C clevis CE-4

 

Universal Strain Clamps

MATERIAL: Clamp body and keeper are ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins, bolts and lockwashers are steel. Socket and clevis fittings are ductile iron, grade 604512. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For distribution deadending. For use with galvanized steel static wire and distribution conductor. Both clamps are designed to utilize the principle of snubbing action to achieve high holding strength. The DEC-640 clamp is available with or without socket or clevis fittings.

Catalog           Number Fitting* Clamping Range (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No.
DEC-610 none

-

 .12 - .38 8,000
DEC-640-N none

-

 .16 - .55 15,000
DEC-640-S socket SE-1
DEC-640-C clevis CE-1

.

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-3

Angle Clamps

MATERIAL: Clamp body and keeper are ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins, bolts and lockwashers are steel. Socket and clevis fittings are ductile iron, grade 604512. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For distribution corner construction up to 120° . Reversible keeper design allows a single clamp to accommodate a wide range of conductor sizes. Available with or without socket or clevis fittings.

Catalog           Number Fitting** Clamping Range (inches) Maximum Line Angle Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Type Cat. No.
AC-60* none

-

 .16 - .60 120° 7,000
AC-60-S socket SE-1
AC-60-C clevis CE-1
AC-6090 none

-

 .16 - .60 120° 7,000
AC-6090-S socket SE-1
AC-6090-C clevis CE-1

*RUS Accepted

**For additional information on the socket and clevis fittings provided with these clamps, refer to catalog page numbers C-5 (socket eyes) and C-6 (clevis eyes).

Messenger Cable Clamps

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

APPLICATION: For attaching small to medium cable and triplex. Features a hook with a well rounded area to facilitate the stringing operation. The tapped clamp body allows independent clamping action of the keeper. Bolt and nut assembly are not provided.

 

 

 

 

Catalog
Number		 Diameter (inches) Pole to  Messenger Clearance (inches) Mounting Pole Diameter (inches)
Messenger Range Ground Wire
MCC - 380 #6 AWG to 3/8 #6 AWG to 1/4 1-1/2 5/8
MCC - 916 1/4 to 9/16 #6 AWG to 1/4 1-1/2 5/8

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-4

Fittings Ball Connections

MATERIAL: C-1038-1040 forged steel. Clevis pins, bent clevis bolts and nuts are steel. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For attaching ball and socket insulators to other associated tower hardware.

Ball Hooks

Catalog           Number ANSI          Class Ultimate Strength (pounds) Dimensions (inches)
A B C D
BH-30* 52-3 & 5 30,000 2 1-1/4 3/4 13/16
BH-30L 52-3 & 5 30,000 3-1/8 2 1-1/8 7/8

*RUS Accepted

Ball Eyes

Catalog           Number ANSI          Class Ultimate Strength (pounds) Dimensions (inches)
A B C D
BE-30L 52-3 & 5 30,000 3-11/16 1 2-3/8 11/16

 

Combination * Ball Eye - Anchor Shackle

Catalog           Number ANSI          Class Ultimate Strength (pounds) Dimensions (inches)
A B C D
BE - 30L - AS - 4 52-3 & 5 30,000 7-3/16 7/8 3/4 3/4

*In addition to the  listed combination others may be ordered by adding the anchor shackle catalog number as a suffix to the ball eye number. Example BE-30L-AS-3

Ball Clevises

Ball Clevises

Catalog           Number ANSI           Class Ultimate Strength (pounds) Dimensions (inches)
A B C
BC-30 52-3 & 5 30,000 3 1-1/2 13/16
BC-30L 52-3 & 5 30,000 3-15/16 2-1/2 13/16

Ball Y-Clevises

Catalog           Number ANSI          Class Ultimate Strength (pounds) Dimensions (inches)
A B C
BCY-30 52-3 & 5 30,000 3-1/16 1-1/2 3/4

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-5

Fittings-Socket Connections

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins are C-1040 steel. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For attaching ball and socket insulators to other associated tower hardware. To order socket clevises with bolt, nut and cotter key instead of clevis pin and cotter key add "B" to catalog number. Example SC-1B.

Socket Eyes - SE type

Catalog           Number Figure           Number ANSI Class W - Width (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
SE-1 1 52-3 only 1/2 16,000
SE-2 1 52-3 only 5/8 18,000
SE-3 1 52-3 & 52-5 3/4 25,000
SE-4 1 52-3 & 52-5 7/8 25,000
SE-5 1 52-3 & 52-5 1 30,000
SE-6 1 52-3 & 52-5 1-1/8 30,000
SE-7 1 52-3 & 52-5 1-3/8 30,000
SE-8 1 52-3 & 52-5 1-3/4 30,000
SE-9 1 52-3 & 52-5 2 30,000
SE-10 1 52-3 & 52-5 2-1/4 30,000

 

Socket Clevis - SC type

Catalog           Number Figure No. ANSI Class Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C
SC-1 2 52-3 & 5 2-5/8 1-5/8 13/16 30,000
SC-2 3 52-3 & 5 4/1/2 1-15/16 13/16 30,000

 

Socket Clevis - SC90 type

Catalog      Number Figure No. ANSI Class Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C
SC-1-90 4 52-3 & 5 2-5/8 1-5/8 13/16 30,000
SC-2-90 5 52-3 & 5 4/1/2 2 3/4 30,000

 

Socket Y-Clevis

Catalog           Number Fig. No. ANSI Class Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C
SCY-30 6 52-3 & 5 2-3/4 1-9/16 3/4 30,000
SCY-30-90 7 52-3 & 5 2-3/4 1-9/16 3/4 30,000

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-6

Fittings-Clevis Connections

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512. Clevis pins are C-1040 steel. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For connecting clevis tongue insulators to other associated tower hardware.

Clevis Eyes

Clevis Eyes - CE Type

Catalog Number W - Width (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
CE-1 1/2 16,000
CE-2 5/8 20,000
CE-3 3/4 25,000
CE-4 7/8 25,000
CE-5 1 25,000
CE-6 1-1/18 25,000
CE-7 1-3/8 25,000
CE-8 1-3/4 25,000
CE-9 2 25,000
CE-10 2-1/4 25,000

Clevis Eyes - CE90 type

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
W A B D
CE-1-90 3/4 3-1/8 1-1/2 11/16 30,000
CE-2-90 1 3-1/2 2-1/2 13/16 30,000
CE-3-90 1-3/8 3-1/2 2-1/2 13/16 30,000
CE-4-90 1-3/4 3-3/4 2-3/4 11/16 25,000

 

Y-Clevis Eyes - YCE type

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
W A B
YCE-30 5/8 3-1/2 1-1/2 30,000
YCE-30-90 5/8 3-1/2 1-1/2 30,000

 

Clevis Clevis –CC & CC90 types

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D
CC-30 3-1/2 1-9/16 13/16 5/8 30,000
CC-30-90 3-1/2 1-9/16 13/16 5/8 30,000

 

Y-Clevis Clevis - YCC & YCC90 types

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D
YCC-30 3-5/8 1-9/16 13/16 3/4 30,000
YCC-30-90 3-5/8 1-9/16 13/16 3/4 30,000

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-7

Fittings Shackles and Links

MATERIAL: Forged steel. Clevis pins and clevis bolts are high strength steel. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For connecting associated hardware to the tower pad. Available with clevis pin and cotter key or clevis bolt, nut and cotter key. To specify bolt nut and cotter key add "B" to catalog number. Example AS-1B.

Anchor Shackles

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D R
AS-1* 2-1/8 1/2 3/4 5/8 5/8 25,000
AS-2 2-13/16 9/16 7/8 5/8 11/16 30,000
AS-3 2-3/4 5/8 1-1/16 3/4 3/4 40,000
AS-4 3-1/2 3/4 1-1/4 7/8 1 60,000

 

Chain Shackles

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D
CS-1 2-1/4 1/2 13/16 5/8 25,000
CS-2 2-3/8 5/8 1-1/16 3/4 35,000

*RUS Accepted

Chain Links & Figure 8 Links

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D
CL-30 2-1/4 1 - 1/2 30,000
CL-40 3-1/4 1 - 5/8 40,000
FL8-30 3-3/8 7/8 1-1/8 9/16 30,000
FL8-30-90 3-3/8 7/8 1-1/8 9/16 40,000

 

Extension Links

MATERIAL: Ductile iron, grade 604512, or hot-rolled steel. Clevis pins are steel. Cotter pins are stainless steel.
FINISH: All parts, except cotter pins, hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

Ductile Iron Type

Catalog Number Figure Number Length (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
ELC-14 1 14 15,000
ELC-14-90 2 14 15,000
ELC-18 1 18 15,000

 

Formed Steel Type

Catalog           Number Figure No. Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
Length A B
ELS-6B-EE 3 6 3/8 1-1/2 15,000
ELS-6B-CC 4 6 1/4 1-1/2 15,000
ELS-6B-CE 5 6 1/4 1-1/2 15,000
ELS-12A-CE 5 12 3/16 1-1/4 11,000
ELS-14A-CE 5 14 3/16 1-1/4 11,000
ELS-20A-CE 5 20 3/16 1-1/4 11,000
ELS-12B-CE 5 12 3/16 1-1/2 15,000
ELS-14B-CE 5 14 3/16 1-1/2 15,000
ELS-20B-CE 5 20 3/16 1-1/2 15,000

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-8

DEADENDING ATTACHMENTS

Thimble Clevises

MATERIAL: The DTC-58 is 9 gauge pressed steel. The DET-series is ductile iron, grade 604512.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For deadending lines to suspension insulators.

Pressed Steel

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches)
Pin Diameter Wire Groove Diameter Maximum Wire Diameter
DTC-58 5/8 1-1/2 1

Ductile Iron

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B C D
DET-20 2-7/8 2-1/4 7/8 5/8 20,000
DET-36 3-1/4 2-3/4 1-1/8 3/4 36,000

 

Double Dead End

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

APPLICATION: For 35° to 60° corner construction. Economical design requires a single through bolt for pole attachment.

Catalog Number Thimble Diameters
DDE-6 1-3/8

 

Insulated Deadend Clevis

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

APPLICATION: An insulated clevis for low voltage secondary and rural line construction. Channel steel develops high deadend strength. Insulator not included.

Catalog Number Steel Size (inches) Accommodates Insulator (ANSI Class No.)
C-4325+ 1 x 1/2 x 1/8 channel 53-2 & 53-3

 

Pilot Point Drive Hook

MATERIAL: Steel.
FINISH: Hot galvanized per ASTM A-153.

APPLICATION: For supporting service drop and deadend clamps on poles, crossarms or buildings. It has rolled fetter drive threads and a pilot point for easy installation.

Catalog           Number Dimensions (inches)
Thread Diameter Thread Length Overall Length
DHP-716 7/16 2-1/2 4-3/4

 

CONDUCTOR HARDWARE
Section C-9

DEADENDING ATTACHMENTS

Oval Eyenuts and Bolt Eyelets

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. The slotted hole of the Bolt Eyelets enables the bolt to be inserted from the eye side.

Oval Eyenuts

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

Bolt Eyelet

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 13/16 x 1-1/8 1-1/4 3 9/16

+ ANSI Standard * RUS Accepted

Double Arming Eyebolts

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

APPLICATION: For overhead guying and deadending. Features rolled threads and cone points. Eye dimensions are 1-1/2 x 2-inches. Furnished with three square nuts.

Diameter (inches) Catalog           Number Length (inches) Thread Length (inches) Ultimate Strength (pounds)
5/8 DAEB-5814* 14 12 12,400
DAEB-5816* 16 14
DAEB-5818* 18 16
DAEB-5820* 20 18
DAEB-5822* 22 20
DAEB-5824* 24 22
DAEB-5826* 26 24
3/4 DAEB-3416 16 14 18,300
DAEB-3418 18 16
DAEB-3420 20 18
DAEB-3422 22 20
DAEB-3424 24 22
DAEB-3426 26 24

 

Shoulder Eyebolts

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

APPLICATION: For attaching suspension insulators and other hardware to poles and crossarms.

Shoulder Eyebolts

Diameter (inches) Catalog           Number Length (inches) Thread Length (inches) Inches Ultimate Strength (pounds)
A B
5/8 SEB-586 6 4 9/16 1-3/4 12,400
SEB-588 8 4
SEB-5810 10 6
SEB-5812 12 6
3/4 SEB-348 8 4 11/16 1-13/16 18,300
SEB-3410 10 4
SEB-3412 12 6
SEB-3414 14 6
SEB-3416 16 6
SEB-3418 18 6
SEB-3420 20 6

Static-Proof Shoulder Eyebolts

3/4 SEB-348SP 8 4 11/16 1-13/16 18,300
SEB-3410SP 10 4
SEB-3412SP 12 16