Universal Tools

Description

The universal tools presented in this section were rigorously selected to perform various works on energized systems, using universal insulating hot sticks.

These tools are provided with universal heads, providing perfect connection to universal hot sticks, when working by the Hot Stick Method, with absolute accuracy.

Each tool has its own characteristics and is intended to replace manual work, even when angles and working positions are not very satisfactory.

Type

Details

RC304-0005

Cotter Key Replacer

Tool used for pin type insulators disconnection

Approx. weight: 0.38kg (0.84 lb)

RC403-0006

Cotter Key Replacer

Tool used for pin type insulators disconnection

Approx. weight: 0.35kg (0.77 lb)

RC403-0011

Knocker

Due to the impact generated by the spring, this tool eases the pin extraction, when used with pin pullers, especially when the spaces are reduce and fitting is difficult

Appox. Weight: 0.27kg (0.60 lb)

RM4455-87

Ball Socket Adjuster
Allows to position the insulator ball during its installation or removal. Used also as an auxiliary tool during the cradle installation in “V” strings.
Approx. weight: 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)

RC403-0126

Ball Socket Adjuster
Similar to the RM4455-87 ball socket adjuster, this tool is designed to handle socket adapters up to 69 mm (0.23 ft) wide.
Approx. weight: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)

RC403-0175

Plastic Insulator tool
The plastic coating of this tool prevents damage to cold end insulators during handling.
Approx. weight: 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)

RC403-0177

All-angle Pliers
Designed to hold nuts or any other movable part during an intervention. Its wing-nut allows previously adjusting it to the desired angle.
Approx. weight: 0.88 kg (1.94 lb)

RC403-0314

Conductor Sander
Developed to clean energized conductors surface before applying clamps, especially abraded cooper conductors, where cleaning by other methods is difficult.
Approx. weight: 0.29 kg (0.64 lb)

RC403-1416

Tie Wire Claw
For application of tie wires, both factory formed and field-formed. Claw controls wires with grip equal to pliers, permits securely wrapping tight coils onto conductors.
Approx. weight: 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)

RC403-1417

Utility-head
This head is used in the most diversified live line interventions such as: placing and removing blocks, slings, circuit-breakers, line hooks etc.
Approx. weight: 0.24 kg (0.53 lb)

RM4455-2

Pin Holder
This tool is used for replacing pins and bolts. The bolt head fits into a slot and is held tight by spring action. It can take bolts or pins up to diam. 15 mm (0.05 ft).
Approx. weight: 0.21 kg (0.46 lb)

RM4455-5

Cut-Out Tool
This tool can be used for removing and replacing the doors of enclosed cut-outs, due to its finger-like grasp and plastic covered hooks.
Rating: max. 75 mm (0.25 ft) | max. diam. 45 mm (0.15 ft)
Approx. weight: 0.78 kg (1.72 lb)

RM4455-6

Ratchet Wrench
Used for tightening bolts and nuts on energized systems. Provided with a universal rotation screw at one end to be used with universal hot sticks.
Approx. weight: 0.69 kg (1.52 lb)

RM4455-9/VMR01479-2

Disconnect
Used for opening and closing switches, enclosed cut-outs etc. made of aluminum (RM4455-9) or cooper alloy (VMR01479-2).
Approx. weight: 0.06 kg (1.46 lb) 0.17 kg (0.37 lb)

RM4455-10

Chuck Blank
Screw drivers, hack saws and other tools may be inserted in this device and secured by soldering.
Approx. weight: 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)

RM4455-12

Snapout Cotter key Remover
Hammer-like action makes it extremely useful in pulling out stuck cotter keys on energized systems, when the head is directed to the structure.
Approx. weight: 0.17 kg (0.37 lb)

RM4455-13

Snapout Disconnect
Imparts a hammer blow to the pulling ring of a cut-out door or disconnect switch.
Approx. weight: 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)

RM4455-15

Locating Pin
Used as a drift pin in aligning bolt holes as an aid in bolt and pin insertions.
Approx. weight: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)

RM4455-17

Fixed Prong Tie Stick Head
Used for manipulating tie wires which have looped ends. It is very useful where loose ends of tie wire must be rolled up to prevent contact with crossarm or hardware while untying.
Approx. weight: 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)

RM4455-18

Cotter Key Installing Tool
Used for replacing cotter keys in insulator fittings or in fittings which are out of reach of linemen or near energized lines.
Approx. weight: 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)

RM4455-19

Cotter Key Pusher
For ball and socket insulator coupling. Straight end of the tool enters the socket opening to force cotter key out. Curved end forces cotter key back into the position.
Approx. weight: 0.33 kg (0.73 lb)

RM4455-22

Ball Socket Adjuster
Useful in controlling the adapter between clevis clamps and ball and socket insulator pins.
Approx. weight: 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)

RM4455-23

Hack Saw
Excellent for use at various angles, it cuts components near energized conductors.
Approx. weight: 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)

RM4455-26A

Pruning Saws
Used for cutting trees that are near energized installations.
Approx. weight: 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)

RM4455-28

Screw Driver
For installation and removal of slotted flat head screws and bolts on energized systems.
Approx. weight: 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)

RM4455-29B

152 mm (0.5 ft) Clamp Stick Head
Universal clamp stick head for installation and removal of eye-screw grounding clamps on energized or de-energized systems.
Approx. weight: 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)

RM4455-36

Link Stick Head
To be used with light conductors, when performing maintenance on energized systems. Opening range from 6 (0.02 ft) to 19 mm (0.06 ft). Jaws have rounded edges to avoid conductor damage.
Approx. weight: 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)

RM4455-37

Chuck Blank
Used for a variety of applications, such as inserting screw drivers, saws etc. The wing nut tightens the insulated tool.
Approx. weight: 0.14 kg (0.31 lb)

RM4455-38

Clear Vision Mirror
Used for energized systems inspection, as the angle adjustment enables the operator to inspect hard-to-see areas. The angle can be pre-adjusted.
Approx. weight: 0.37 kg (0.82 lb)

RM4455-39

Shepherd Hook
The self-aligned shepherd hook is designed for pulling and lifting insulator strings. Swivel action allows it to rotate and to keep a good alignment with the insulator.
Also used as a support when performing live line works, such as installation of strain poles and yokes.
Approx. weight: 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)

RM4455-40

Fixed Blade Tie Stick Head
Used for manipulating tie wires with or without looped ends. It has a Vnotched blade that is set at 60° angle from the pole when attached.
Approx. weight: 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)

RM4455-46

Flexible Wrench Head
Made to fit standard wrench sockets. The standard is 1/2”.
Approx. weight: 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)

RM4455-50

Skinning Knife
For cutting and scraping insulation, cleaning conductors etc, prior to making splices near energized lines with safety.
Approx. weight: 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)

RM4455-63/RM1889

Conductor Cleaning Brush
Steel brushes in “V” position gives good 2-sided cleaning action. Available in different models: RM4455-63 with universal fitting for hot stick operation and RM1889 with hand grip, for rubber glove operation. Replacement brushes are also available upon request RM1899 (10 pcs).
Approx. weight: 0.17 kg (0.37 lb) 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)

RM4455-67/RT403-1101

Insulator Forks
With a pre-adjusted angle and by rotating screw, jaws adjust from 76 to 108 mm (3” to 4-1/4”) (RM4455-67) or from 57 to 89 mm (2-1/4” to 3-1/2”) (RT403-1101).
Approx. weight: 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)

RM4455-69

Rotary Prong Tie Stick Head
For placing insulator ties with looped ends on energized systems. Prong swivels freely, allowing a full turn on the tie wire without releasing contacts.
Approx. weight: 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)

RM4455-70

Rotary Blade Tie Stick Head
“V” notched carbon steel blade grasps tie wire securely. Body design allows a swivel action. Used for manipulating tie wires with or without looped ends on energized systems.
Approx. weight: 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)

RM4455-71

Pointed Disconnect
Used for disconnect switches operation.
Approx. weight: 0.09 kg (0.20 lb)

RM4455-72

Conductor Gauge
This aluminum gauge allows a quick and accurate check on the gauge of ACSR, solid or stranded copper conductors, from 4 Cu up to 4/0 ACSR.
Approx. weight: 0.08 kg (0.18 lb)

RM4455-77

Fuse Puller
Used to install, keep or pull out fuses from diam. 13 to 38 mm (0.04 to 0.12 ft) on energized lines.
The puller can be preset to any position desired and locked by tightening the wing-nut.
Approx. weight: 0.97 kg (2.14 lb)

RM4455-78

Fuse Puller
Similar to model RM4455-77. Opening range: 25 to 64 mm (0.08 to 0.21 ft).
Approx. weight: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)

RM4455-79

Spiral Disconnect
Very useful for opening switches and removing and installing cut-out doors. Also called ‘pigtail’ disconnect.
Approx. weight: 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)

RM4455-80

Tree and Hope Hook
Made of aluminum allow. Used to push tree limbs out of the way near energized lines or to clear tangled ropes.
Approx. weight: 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)

RM4455-82

All Purposes Cotter Key Tool
Used for pulling and replacing hump-type cotter keys, particularly suitable for use on clevis pins and ball socket insulators. Provided with contoured slot and raised eye pin that guides the cotter key during its installation.
Approx. weight: 0.09 kg (0.20 lb)

RM4455-84

Universal Adapter
When mounted on a universal pole with any universal tool mounted on the adapter, it can be set at almost any angle to the stick.
Approx. weight: 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)

RM4455-85

Hammer
Used for many operations requiring a forceful blow to move pieces of hardware.
Approx. weight: 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)

RM4455-86

Vise Grips Holder
Used for many operations, this tool allows the operator to install bolts and other hardware and move or suspend cut conductors during maintenance operations.
Approx. weight: 0.13 kg (0.29 lb)

RM4455-88

Bolt Head Wrench
Used on heads of diam. 3/4” and 5/8” bolts to keep bolt from turning as nut is tightened. It can be used with the ratchet wrench RM4455-89 and multiangle sockets RC403-1085 and RC403-1085M.
Approx. weight: 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)

RM4455-89

Ratchet Wrench
Used for tightening square nuts on 5/8” pole line hardware, regardless of the length of the bolt running beyond it.
Approx. weight: 1.19 kg (2.62 lb)

RM4455-92

Conductor Cleaning Brush
Diam. 64 mm semi-tubular shape and swivel head with universal fitting allow linemen to clean the entire circumference of the energized conductor.
Approx. weight: 0.53 kg (1.17 lb)

RM4455-93

Conductor Cleaning Brush, without Universal Fitting
Similar to model RM4455-92 (Diam. 64 mm - 2.5") for rubber glove operation.
Approx. weight: 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)

RC403-0450

Conductor Cleaning Brush with Clip
Similar to model RM4455-92 and provided with this plastic coated steel clip for better grip, still requiring the use of rubber gloves. External diam.: 76 mm (3").
Approx. weight: 0.45 kg (0.99 lb)

RM4455-96

Cotter key Puller
Used to partially withdraw a ball-socket cotter key, so that the insulator can be removed from another insulator hanger.
Approx. weight: 0.28 kg (0.62 lb)

RM4455-97

Tool for “W” keys
Used for handling “W” shaped keys used in suspension insulators, which are popular in western Europe and Japan.
Approx. weight: 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)

RM4455-100

Flexible Universal Adapter
Allows rotating another tool connected in line with it, even in angles, when attached to sectional hot sticks or grip-all clamp sticks.
Approx. weight: 0.72 kg (1.59 lb)

RM4455-102

Pin Installer
Positive grip, spring loaded three-finger device allows pins to be placed in semi-recessed areas of EHV hardware and insulators.
Approx. weight: 0.40 kg (0.88 lb)

RM4455-103

Cotter Key Holder
Used to install cotter keys at different angles in insulator strings, using its multi-socket device.
Approx. weight: 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)

FLV16148-1

Universal Hook
This tool is used for handling any items of up to diam. 64 mm (2.5").
Approx. Weight: 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)

FLV16165-1

Universal Extension Device
This tool provides an extension, in certain situations, to other universal tools, when working on hard to reach places.
Approx. Weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)

FLV16159-1

Rubber Coated Hammer
For displacing equipment on electrical systems when necessary.
Approx. Weight: 0.40 kg (0.88 lb)

FLV11042-1

Boat-hook Tool
Commonly used by firemen to break glasses, roofs etc, in order to access
buildings, houses, hangars etc in the event of fire.
Approx. Weight: 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)

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