Description
The Klein Hotline Chicago Grip with Latch (1656 Series) is a professional hot-line grip designed for secure pulling and handling of bare conductors during line work and utility maintenance. Its round, smooth jaw contour provides maximum contact on stranded copper cables to help reduce deformation, while the hot-line latch enables safe placement using a hot stick and automatically closes to help prevent accidental disengagement.
Key Benefits
- Smooth, round jaw contour increases contact area to help reduce cable deformation
- Hot-line latch supports placement with a hot stick and closes automatically after release
- Rigorously tested to rated load for dependable field performance
Product Overview
Klein Tools 1656 Series Chicago Grips are engineered for utility and electrical line applications where controlled gripping and pulling of bare conductors is required. The smooth inside jaw contour is designed to grip stranded copper with strong holding contact, while the hot-line latch features multiple notch positions to help balance the grip based on conductor sag direction during setup.
These grips are intended for professional line work operations requiring stable engagement on specified conductor types and diameters, supporting consistent handling and jobsite reliability.
Ideal Applications
- Hot-line placement and handling of bare conductors using a hot stick
- Pulling and positioning of utility conductors during maintenance work
- Line construction and service operations requiring controlled conductor grip
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Klein Tools |
| Series | 1656 Hotline Chicago Grip with Latch |
| Application | Bare conductors |
| Hot-line Latch | Yes (multi-notch balance adjustment) |
| Locking Handle | Yes |
| Swing Latch | No |
| Spring | No (standard hot-line grips not supplied with springs or lock-open features) |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Model Specifications 1656-20H
| Cable Type | Copper, ACSR, AAC |
| Cable Diameter | 0.2″ to 0.4″ (5.08 to 10.16 mm) |
| Jaw Type | Round |
| Jaw Length | 4″ (10.2 cm) |
| Maximum Safe Load | 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) |
| Weight | 3.15 lbs (1.43 kg) |
Model Specifications 1656-30H
| Cable Type | Copper, ACSR, AAC |
| Cable Diameter | 0.31″ to 0.53″ (7.87 to 13.46 mm) |
| Jaw Type | Round |
| Jaw Length | 4.75″ (12.1 cm) |
| Maximum Safe Load | 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg) |
| Weight | 3.95 lbs (1.79 kg) |
Model Specifications 1656-40H
| Cable Type | ACSR, AAC |
| Cable Diameter | 0.53″ to 0.74″ (13.46 to 18.8 mm) |
| Jaw Type | Round |
| Jaw Length | 5.5″ (14 cm) |
| Maximum Safe Load | 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.92 kg) |
Pricing
| Model / Size | Price (PHP) |
| 1656-20H | 20,500.00 |
| 1656-30H | 23,500.00 |
| 1656-40H | 37,700.00 |
Whats Included
- 1 Klein Hotline Chicago Grip with Latch (selected model)
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