C Span Clamp

Description

C Span Clamp is used in CATV and telephone drop installations to provide drop wire takeoffs along the span and relieve tension on the drop wire at this point; The “C” is also used as a pull to hold cable away from obstacles in the line of aerial construction. This application eliminates the use of tree guards.

Main Features:

• Hook and nut are made of high quality steel.
• Clamping plates are made of high grade aluminum alloy, with a tensile strength of 45,000 P.S.I.
• Tensile strength of the steel hook is 75,000 P.S.I.
• Hook is a full 3/8” body and thread diameter, to eliminate nut stripping and snapping of hook.
• Through controlled galvanizing, threads are sharp and clean, allowing the nut to turn easily.
• Clamping range is 1/4” (6.6M) to 3/8” (10M) messenger strand.
• Clamp is manufactured so the square shank on the stud fits a square hole in the clamping plates to prevent rotation when the nut is tightened.
• Clamp hook will accommodate multiple drops.
• R.E.A. accepted

How to Install C Span Clamp:

This clamp may be used in either suspended or lashed cable construction.

1. First of all, place Clamping plates on top of messenger strand.
2. Tighten clamping nut.
3. Then, insert drop wire, drop wire clamp or wire grip into the hook.
4. At last, pull drop wire against the hook toward the area where service is being installed.

C Span Clamp Specifications: