Full Tension Grips (FTG’s)

For use on: ACSR or SBC conductors

FTG’s are a multi-piece fitting which requires a short section of the conductor’s aluminium strands removed from the steel core and a PREFORMED™ deadend fitted directly to the steel core.

Depending on the construction of the ACSR conductor, installation of a filler rod may be required over the deadend that has been applied to the steel core. Thereafter, a larger aluminium deadend is applied over the steel core deadend, the filler rod and the aluminium strands of the conductor. By fitting the loops of each deadend into the clevis thimble and gripping both the steel core and the aluminium strands of the conductor, the full tension PREFORMED™ deadend assembly allows an ACSR conductor to be quickly and easily terminated without the use of special tools or equipment.

Note:

1. Galvanised Steel Inner Deadend/Grip except fittings with -AW suffix (Aluminium Clad Steel Inner Deadend/ Grips).
2. Full Tension Applications (90% RTS min. as per AS 1154.3).