A Type High Strength Cable Grips

A Type High Strength Cable Grips for Substation & Overhead Line Projects

These A Type High Strength Cable Grips are the strongest cable pulling grips in our range, engineered for demanding substation construction, overhead line installation, and heavy-duty utility infrastructure projects. Manufactured from high-quality galvanised steel with a robust double-weave construction, these grips provide exceptional holding power for bare conductors, insulated conductors, and synthetic pulling ropes.

Designed for high-load pulling applications, A Type grips are widely used by utility contractors, electrical engineers and substation installation teams during the installation of high-voltage conductors, earth conductors and overhead line equipment. Their reliable performance makes them ideal for projects where safety, efficiency and secure conductor handling are critical.

Each grip is colour coded for quick identification on site, helping engineers select the correct size quickly and reducing downtime during installation. Protective shoulders help minimise abrasion to both the conductor and the grip, extending service life in demanding environments.

For synthetic rope installations, we recommend using a Slingco Feed Tube to simplify rope insertion. To eliminate the effects of torsional loading when pulling long conductor runs, A Type grips should always be used with a line pulling swivel capable of rotating under load.

Features & Benefits

• Strongest cable pulling grip in our range
• Heavy-duty double-weave galvanised steel construction
• Designed for high-load utility and substation applications
• Suitable for bare and insulated conductors
• Compatible with synthetic pulling ropes
• Colour coded for rapid size identification
• Protective shoulders reduce conductor abrasion
• Flexible eye compatible with line pulling swivels
• Corrosion-resistant finish for long service life
• Ideal for repeated use on electrical infrastructure projects

Typical Applications

A Type High Strength Cable Grips are commonly used for:

• High-voltage substation construction
• Substation refurbishment and upgrades
• Installation of earth conductors within substations
• Pulling conductors through cable trenches and duct systems
• Overhead transmission line construction
• Overhead distribution line installation
• Utility network expansion and maintenance
• National Grid and DNO infrastructure projects
• Rail electrification and power distribution schemes
• Heavy-duty rigging and construction pulling operations

Why Choose A Type High Strength Cable Grips?

Substation projects demand equipment that can withstand high loads while maintaining complete control over valuable conductors. Our A Type High Strength Cable Grips are designed to provide secure, dependable gripping performance throughout the installation process, helping reduce the risk of conductor damage and improving installation efficiency.

Their durable galvanised steel construction provides excellent resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for repeated use on outdoor electrical infrastructure projects. Whether you’re installing earth conductors within a new substation, pulling overhead conductors, or undertaking a major transmission network upgrade, these heavy-duty cable grips deliver the strength and reliability trusted by utility contractors across the UK.