Distribution Strain Carrier, 8 ft (2.4 m)

STRAIN CARRIER, 8' DIST.DThis tool assembly has the same basic use as the two-pole strain carrier: Relieving strain while removing a single string of insulators. The distribution strain carrier has a compression deadend yoke at the hot end which is equipped with a various shoe sizes to grip the conductor ahead of insulator-conductor hardware with a compression levertype action, gripping tighter as the load increases. The various shoes furnished with the kit fit conductors from 0.292" through 0.806" (No. 2 through 397.5 ACSR). Maximum load rating for each distribution strain-carrier assembly listed below is 6,500 lb. per insulator string.