Guy Grip
- Preformed helical dead-end for guy strand — grips without bolts or wedges
- Made of the same material as the strand; rated 100% of strand RBS
- Colour-coded by strand size for fool-proof selection
- Tool-free hand application; cannot crush or distort the strand
- For EHS / galvanized / Alumoweld down-guy and span-guy
- Pioneered helical formed-wire design, industry standard since the 1940s
Technical Specifications
| Catalog | Strand Ø (mm) | EHS Class | Holding | Colour | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAX-GG-516 | 7.9 (5/16 in) | EHS | 100% RBS | Yellow | HDG |
| RAX-GG-38 | 9.5 (3/8 in) | EHS | 100% RBS | Red | HDG |
| RAX-GG-716 | 11.1 (7/16 in) | EHS | 100% RBS | Green | HDG |
| RAX-GG-12 | 12.7 (1/2 in) | EHS | 100% RBS | Blue | HDG |
| Custom | Other sizes / configurations — send your conductor & structure spec | ||||
Application & Installation
Where it is used
The guy grip is a preformed helical dead-end that terminates a down-guy or span-guy strand at the pole or anchor. Its helical legs wrap onto the strand and grip by distributed tension — anchoring the guy tool-free at full strand strength, the standard termination for utility guying worldwide.
Installation sequence
- Select the colour-coded grip for the strand size and class.
- Mark the strand at the crossover reference point.
- Wrap each preformed leg onto the strand in turn.
- Snap the legs home so the helix fully seats.
- Connect the grip eye to the guy hook / anchor / thimble.
Buyer’s Guide: Guy Grip
1. What a Guy Grip Is
A guy grip is a set of helical preformed legs that wrap onto a guy strand to dead-end it. PLP pioneered the design in the 1940s; it grips by distributed wrap tension along the legs rather than a clamped point, so it develops the full strand strength without bolts or wedges.
2. 100% Strand Strength
A correctly matched guy grip holds 100% of the strand's rated breaking strength — the strand, never the termination, is the limiting element. Because the grip is made of the same material as the strand, the two work together without galvanic or hardness mismatch.
3. Colour Coding by Strand Size
Each grip is colour-coded (yellow, red, green, blue…) to a strand size and class. Crews pick by colour: an oversize grip will not grip, an undersize one will not wrap on. Always match the colour to the strand.
4. Tool-Free Application
Guy grips apply by hand — no press, no torque, no wedges. This makes guying fast and removes the over-/under-tightening risk of bolted clamps. Each grip is single-use; do not re-apply a removed grip.
5. Strand Type Compatibility
Made for EHS (extra-high-strength) and galvanized steel guy strand, with Alumoweld versions for aluminium-clad strand. Match the grip to both the strand diameter and its construction.
6. Pairing With Guy Hardware
The grip eye takes a guy hook, anchor shackle or thimble-clevis. Order with the matching guy hook, thimble and anchor rod so the down-guy assembly is complete.
