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Introduction – Wire-Mesh GripsHow to select proper grip eye and mesh typeThere are three basic styles of pulling grips, togetherwith a choice of wire mesh types and lengths to meeta wide variety of pulling requirements.Wire Pulling Grips1. Flexible Eye: Closed MeshKPJ/KPL/KPM/KPThis pulling-grip eye allows maximum flexibility to follow theline of pull, and is used when the end of the cable is available.Mesh selection depends on the weight of the material beingpulled. Closed-mesh, single weave, flexible-eye gripsare offered in lengths for junior-duty and light-duty use;closed-mesh, double-weave, flexible-eye grips are offeredfor medium-duty and heavy-duty use.2. Rotating Eye: Closed MeshKPSRecommended for heavier pulling jobs and underground wiring,this pulling grip eye is furnished on double-weave meshgrips in a wide range of lengths. The rotating eye compensatesfor pulling torque, relieving strain on the cable. Rotating-eyegrips should not be used on rope or as a swivel.3. Offset Flexible Eye: Closed and Split MeshKSCK/KSSK/KSRKThese slack-pulling grips come in three styles: (1) doubleweaveclosed-mesh (for medium duty where the end of thecable is available), (2) double-weave split-mesh with laceclosure (medium duty, where cable end is not available) and(3) single-weave split-mesh with rod closure (light duty, wherecable end is not available).How grips are attached to cableClosed-mesh gripsClosed-mesh grips simply slip over the cable where the cableend is accessible.Split-mesh gripsSplit-mesh grips are used when the end of the cable is notavailable. The grip is folded around the cable, and securedwith a wire lace or steel rod (supplied with the grip) as follows:1. Split mesh with lace closureStart at the lead end of the grip, threading the lace throughthe first two loops of the split, then pulling it through untilends are centered evenly. Cross the lace ends and threadthrough next two loops, and so on down the grip. Do not pulllacing too tight. Spacing of laced closure should be aboutthe same as the mesh weave. When the end of the grip isreached, twist lacing strands tightly together; wrap ends oflace around grip, and twist again to secure. Excess may becut off.Design StrengthApplications and conditions of use for Klein mesh pullinggrips vary so widely that it is impossible to set anymeaningful standard for “breaking strength.”With wire-mesh pulling grips, the holding power achievedis directly related to the length of mesh. The longerthe mesh, the firmer the grip on the cable. For smallerdiametercable, or where the weight to be pulled is less,short mesh grips will serve the purpose.2262. Split mesh with rod closureSplit-mesh grips with rod closure can be quickly installed.Simply wrap the grip around the cable, then thread the rodthrough the loops, using a cork-screw motion. To remove,pull the rod out, and the grip is ready for re-use.