Dead End Grip
- Preformed helical dead-end for distribution conductor and service drops
- Grips the conductor at 100% RTS — no bolts or compression
- Single, service, false and coaxial dead-end variants
- Aluminium-clad legs for conductor, galvanized for messenger
- Colour-coded by conductor size; tool-free hand application
- For ACSR / AAC distribution and aerial service terminations
Technical Specifications
| Catalog | Conductor Ø (mm) | Holding | Type | Colour | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAX-DG-6 | 5.0–7.0 | 100% RTS | Distribution | Yellow | Al / HDG |
| RAX-DG-9 | 7.0–9.5 | 100% RTS | Distribution | Red | Al / HDG |
| RAX-DG-12 | 9.5–12.5 | 100% RTS | Distribution | Blue | Al / HDG |
| RAX-DG-16 | 12.5–16.0 | 100% RTS | Distribution | Black | Al / HDG |
| RAX-DG-SV | 2–6 (service) | Full hold | Service / drop | Grey | HDG |
| Custom | Other sizes / configurations — send your conductor & structure spec | ||||
Application & Installation
Where it is used
The dead-end grip is a preformed helical termination that anchors a distribution conductor, service drop or aerial cable at the pole. Its helical legs wrap onto the conductor and grip by distributed tension — terminating the line at full strength with no bolts, no compression and no special tools.
Installation sequence
- Select the colour-coded grip for the conductor size.
- Mark the conductor at the crossover reference point.
- Wrap each preformed leg onto the conductor.
- Snap the legs home so the helix fully seats.
- Connect the dead-end eye to the bracket / clevis / hook.
Buyer’s Guide: Dead End Grip
1. What a Dead-End Grip Does
A dead-end grip terminates a conductor or service drop at the pole by wrapping helical preformed legs onto it. The grip holds by distributed wrap tension along its length — the same proven helical principle as a guy grip, applied to the current-carrying conductor.
2. Full RTS, Tool-Free
A correctly matched dead-end grip holds 100% of the conductor RTS and applies entirely by hand — no torque wrench, no hydraulic press. That makes distribution dead-ending fast and removes the over-/under-tightening risk of bolted clamps.
3. Distribution, Service, False & Coaxial Types
The family covers the plain distribution dead-end, the lighter service / drop grip, the false dead-end (loop without full termination) and coaxial-cable grips. Pick the variant for the conductor or cable you are terminating.
4. Colour Coding by Size
Each grip is colour-coded to a conductor diameter band (5–16 mm). Match the colour so the legs wrap and grip correctly; the wrong size will not develop full strength.
5. Aluminium-Clad vs Galvanized Legs
Aluminium-clad legs for aluminium conductors avoid bimetallic wear; galvanized-steel legs are used for steel messenger and earthwire. Match the leg material to what you terminate.
6. Pairing With Pole Hardware
The grip eye takes a service bracket, clevis, secondary clamp or hook. Order with the matching bracket and clevis so the distribution termination is complete.
