Aerial Cable / Messenger with Hook
These clamps are used for tangent construction or angles to 10 degrees. The hook is provided for stringing and safety. The PA296X is used for heavier construction.
| Catalog Number | Clamp Gripping Length (inches) | Messenger Range | Weight/100 (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA296X | 3-1/4" | .250 insulated | 147 |
The PA292X is used on .109 inch to .134 inch bare or insulated messenger wire. The hook serves as a safety device and can be used in the stringing of the cable. The clamp sections and hook accommodate a 5/8 inch diameter pole mounting bolt. The clamp surface length is 1-3/4 inches.
| Catalog Number | Clamp Gripping Length (inches) | Messenger Range | Weight/100 (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA292X | 1-3/4 | .109" - .134" bare or insulated | 57 |
These clamps are used for tangent construction or angles to 10 degrees. Clamps accommodate 1/4 inch insulated messenger. The hook is provided for stringing and safety. The J2235 is designed for normal use. The J2245 is supplied with two clamp bolts for maximum holding strength in areas of adverse wind conditions or where longs spans and heavier loads are required. Independent clamping - remains tight if pole shrinkage occurs.
A 5/8 inch bolt is mounted on pole with hook against pole. The square nut is tightened up against the hook and left in a square position as shown. Add a minimum of 3 inches to pole diameter to determine length of bolt to be used. After the cable is strung, the nut is loosened and the keeper is turned around as shown. The cable is then raised up so that the messenger can be gripped tightly in the groove of the hanger by tightening the nut.
Material: Ductile Iron - Hot Dipped Galvanized