An American National Standard: IEEE Guide On Terminology For Tools and Equipment To Be Used in Live Line Working

ANSI/IEEE Std 935-1989
An American National Standard
IEEE Guide on Terminology for Tools

and Equipment to Be Used in Live
Line Working
American National Standards Institute

Approved June 12, 1989
IEEE Standards Board
Approved January 3, 1989
Sponsor
Transmission and Distribution Committee of the
of the
IEEE Power Engineering Society
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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of ANSI/IEEE Std 935-1989, IEEE Guide on Terminology for Tools and Equipment to Be
Used in Live Line Working.)
This standard has been prepared by IEC Technical Committee No. 78: Tools for Live Line Working.
A Þrst draft of this document was discussed during the inaugural meeting of this Technical Committee held
in Paris in 1976.
Drafts were discussed at the meetings held in Stockholm in 1978, in Budapest in 1979, and in Philadelphia
in 1980. As a result of the latter meeting, a draft, Document 78 (Central OfÞce) 4, was submitted to the
National Committees for approval under the Six Months' Rule in February, 1980.
Amendments, Document 78 (Central OfÞce) 7, were submitted to the National Committees under the Two
Months' Procedure for approval in April, 1981.
The National Committees of the following countries voted explicitly in favor of publication:
Argentina Egypt Norway

Australia Finland Poland
Austria France South Africa (Republic of)
Belgium Germany Spain
Bulgaria Ireland Sweden
Canada Israel Turkey
China Japan USSR
Denmark New Zealand USA
The advisory group to the US National Committee of IEC Technical Committee No. 78 is the Engineering in
the Safety, Maintenance, and Operation of Lines (ESMOL) Subcommittee of the Transmission and Distribu-
tion Committee, IEEE Power Engineering Society. Members of the Working Group on DeÞnitions, Stan-
dards, Bibliography, and Terminology of the ESMOL Subcommittee were the following:
K. E. Lindsey, Chair
J. M. Van Name, Vice Chair
F. C. Buchholz W. H. Cole F. D. Myers

A. A. Chase* N. Kolcio J. R. Volk
*Chairman, 1977-1983
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The following persons were on the balloting committee that approved this document for submission to the
IEEE Standards Board:
L. A. Belfore I. S. Grant D. T. Michael

J. J. Burke J. G. Kapperman F. D. Myers
V. L. Chartier John Lapp D. L. Nickel
W. H. Cole J. H. Mallory S. Nilsson
C. C. Diemond P. S. Maruvada J. Reeve
G. V. Fantozzi T. J. McDermott L. L. Smith
When the IEEE Standards Board approved this standard on January 3, 1989, it had the following member-
ship:
Donald C. Fleckenstein, Chair

Marco Migliaro, Vice Chair
Andrew G. Salem, Secretary
Arthur A. Blaisdell John W. Horch L. Bruce McClung

Fletcher J. Buckley Jack M. Kinn Donald T. Michael*
James M. Daly Frank D. Kirschner Richard E. Mosher
Stephen R. Dillon Frank C. Kitzantides L. John Rankine
Eugene P. Fogarty Joseph L. KoepÞnger* Gary S. Robinson
Jay Forster* Irving Kolodny Frank L. Rose
Thomas L. Hannan Edward Lohse Helen M. Wood
Kenneth D. Hendrix John E. May, Jr. Karl H. Zaininger
Theodore W. Hissey, Jr. Lawrence V. McCall Donald W. Zipse
*Member emeritus
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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Insulating Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Hand Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Support Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Universal Tool Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1 Splined End-Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Clevis and Tongue Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4. Insulating Covers and Similar Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1 Shaped Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Blanket (Flexible Cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. Bypassing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1 Shunting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2 Shunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. Small Individual Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6.1 Insulating Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.2 Insulated Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7. Personal Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.1 Mechanical Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2 Electrical Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.3 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8. Equipment for Positioning a Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8.1 Body Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.2 Bucket Truck with Insulating Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.3 Extension Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.4 Girder Saddle Suspension Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.5 Hook Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.6 Insulating Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.7 Ladder Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.8 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8.9 Platform Pivot Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.10 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.11 Spliced Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.12 Triangular Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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9. Handling and Anchoring Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9.1 Rope, Sling, Rope Block, and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9.2 Yokes and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.3 Gin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.4 Saddles and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.5 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10. Measuring and Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

10.1 Mechanical Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.2 Electrical Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11. Hydraulic and Miscellaneous Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

11.1 Hydraulic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11.2 Miscellaneous Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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IEEE Guide on Terminology for Tools
and Equipment to Be Used in Live
Line Working
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
This standard applies to terminology for tools and equipment used in live line working. This standard is not
intended to be a dictionary giving detailed deÞnitions of all the terms used in live line working, but only the
necessary details, without indications of their components and their methods of use, to permit identiÞcation
of the tools and equipment and to standardize their names.
Terms used in this guide represent the terms normally used in North America. English terms in the IEC Pub-
lication 743 (1983), Terminology for Tools and Equipment to Be Used in Live Working, will typically use
the word pole instead of stick and tenon instead of tongue. It should also be noted that there are other tools
available and presently in use that are not shown in this guide.
1.2 General Terms
1.2.1 Difference between Insulated and Insulating Tools
1.2.1.1 Insulated Tool
A tool made of conductive material and fully or partly covered by insulating material.
1.2.1.2 Insulating Tool
A tool essentially made of insulating material.
1.2.2 Insulating Tool Components
1.2.2.1 End Fitting
Part (generally metallic) permanently Þtted to the ends of insulating tube or rod.
1.2.2.2 Foam
An insulating material composed of closed polyurethane cells. Its purpose is to prevent the ingress and
migration of moisture.
1.2.2.3 Rod
Solid rod composed of synthetic insulating material, normally reinforced.
1.2.2.4 Tube
Composed of synthetic insulating material, normally reinforced, the interior of which may be Þlled or hollow.
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1.2.3 Types of Tools and Insulating Assemblies
1.2.3.1 Auxiliary Arm Assembly
Support tools arranged to form an auxiliary arm, to lift conductors off their insulators.
1.2.3.2 Hand Stick
Used to operate on network components at a distance. It is subjected only to the loads imposed by the
worker.
Examples:
1) universal hand stick

2) wire cutting stick
1.2.3.3 Insulating or Insulated Hand Tools
Constructed of insulating material or of conductive material (e.g., metal) primarily for mechanical strength,
and then coated or covered with insulating material to protect the worker from electrical contact and to avoid
ßashovers.
1.2.3.4 Mast Assembly
Various support sticks and tools arranged in a swivel-boom-type conÞguration assembled in place on a struc-
ture that, for example, may be used to
1) lift a string of insulators out of their position to facilitate changing damaged units;
2) lift Conductors off their insulators.
1.2.3.5 Support Stick
Used to hold or move conductors and equipment.
Examples:
1) tension stick
2) suspension link stick
3) conductor support stick
4) swivel boom
1.2.3.6 Trolley Roll Layout
Various support tools assembled with support stricks, saddles, trolley wheels, pole-clamps, and insulator
forks.
1.2.3.7 Working Stick
Consists of insulating tube and/or rod with end Þttings.
The two types are
1) hand stick
2) support stick
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1.2.4 Tools and Accessories
Tools and accessories that can be attached to the end Þtting of universal sticks and that are used to perform
various operations.
1.2.5 Protective Covers
Generally made of insulating materials, they are used to cover live or non-energized elements in order to
avoid accidental contact.
They may be rigid or ßexible and either shaped or in sheets.
2. Insulating Sticks
2.1 Hand Sticks
2.1.1 All-Angle Cog Wrench
Used with removable sockets to install and remove bolts and nuts.
2.1.2 Clip-on Ammeter Stick
A tool to which a clip-on ammeter is attached.
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2.1.3 Cotter Key Plier Stick
Used to grip, hold in place, or remove various small pieces.
2.1.4 Flexible Insulated Wrench
Used with removable sockets to hold, install, and remove bolts and nuts.
2.1.5 Insulating Oiler Stick
Used to apply a lubricant or rust penetrant.
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2.1.6 Retractable Hook Stick
Used to install, remove, or handle live-line clamps and various accessories equipped with an eye.
2.1.7 Retractable Hook Stick Extension
Attached to the retractable hook stick to provide a longer reach.
2.1.8 Spliced Universal Hand Stick
Made of one or more elements spliced together.
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2.1.9 Tie Stick
Used to install or remove tie wires.
2.1.10 Tie Wire Cutter
Used to cut tie wires.
2.1.11 Universal Hand Stick
A tool to the end of which universal tools can be attached.
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2.1.12 Wire Cutter Stick
Used to cut conductors or blinding wires.
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2.1.13 Wire Holding Stick
Used to hold conductors or wire during operations.
2.2 Support Sticks
2.2.1 Adjustable Strain Stick
A support tool that, with various accessories, can be used to lift or tension wires.
2.2.2 Clevis/Tongue Stick
A support tool used with appropriate attachment and/or adapters to perform various operations.
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2.2.3 Deadend Tool
Used to hold the tension of a conductor, in order to replace a deadend string of insulators.
2.2.4 Roller Link Stick
A link stick equipped with a roller that allows its movement along the conductor.
2.2.5 Spiral Link Stick
A tension link stick equipped with a spiral link at one end.
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2.2.6 Swivel Link Stick
A tension link stick equipped with a swivel eye at one or both ends.
2.2.7 Tension Link Stick
Used to apply tension to a component (or conductor).
2.2.8 Wire Support Stick
Used to position or move a conductor.
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3. Universal Tool Fittings
3.1 Splined End-Tools
3.1.1 Adjustable Insulator Fork
Used to control insulators during their installation or removal. May have insulated adjustable jaws.
3.1.2 Adjustable Pliers
Used to grip small parts.
3.1.3 All-Angle Pliers
Used to hold various loose parts adjustable to various angles.
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3.1.4 Ammeter Holder
Used to hold a clip-on ammeter.
3.1.5 Anti-Interference Braid Applicator
Used to install antistatic braids between the pin of the insulator and the conductor clamp.
3.1.6 Ball Socket Adjuster
Used to hold a ball socket during connection and disconnection.
3.1.7 Conductor Cleaning Brush
Used to clean conductors.
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3.1.8 Conductor Sander
Used to polish the conductor surface.
3.1.9 Cotter Key Installer
Used to install split pins, cotter keys, etc.
3.1.10 Cotter Key Installer-Remover
Used to install or remove split pins, cotter keys, etc.
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3.1.11 Cotter Key Remover
Used to pull cotter keys from Þttings or hardware.
3.1.12 Fixed Double-Prong Head
Used to manipulate tie wire or equipment.
3.1.13 Flexible Wrench Head
Used with removable socket to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.
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3.1.14 Formed Wire Tool
Used to install and remove formed or pre-formed tie wire.
3.1.15 Hack Saw
Used for sawing any metal part.
3.1.16 Hammer
Used to impact equipment as required.
3.1.17 Holding Fork.
Used to hold components in position when using other tools.
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3.1.18 Insulator Ball Guide
Used to engage or disengage the ball of a ball socket Þtting.
3.1.19 Locating Drift
Used to align two holes or to push a pin.
3.1.20 Mechanical Hand
Used as a hand as pliers for forming tie wires.
3.1.21 Mirror
Attached to a universal hand stick; used to inspect parts that are not directly visible.
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3.1.22 Oilcan
Used to apply a lubricant or rust penetrant.
3.1.23 Pin Holder
Used to hold a pin.
3.1.24 Positive Grip Clamp Stick Head
Used to hold any component equipped with an eye.
3.1.25 Pruning Saw
Used to trim tree branches.
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3.1.26 Ratchet Wrench
Used with removable sockets to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.
3.1.27 Retractable Hook Stick Adaptor
Device used to adapt a retractable hook stick to permit the attachment of universal accessories.
3.1.28 Rotary Blade
Used to manipulate tie wires.
3.1.29 Rotary Prong
Used to manipulate tie wires or insulating blankets.
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3.1.30 Screw Clamp
Used to grip and position an insulator cap by its adjustable jaws.
3.1.31 Screwdriver
Used to tighten or loosen screws.
3.1.32 Self-aligning Fuse Puller
Used to grip, remove, and install fuses.
3.1.33 Shepherd's Hook
Used to guide insulators.
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3.1.34 Spiral Disconnect
Used to handle various types of equipment Þtted with eyes.
3.1.35 Tie Wire Cutter
Used to snap tie wire.
3.1.36 Universal Adaptor
Used to change the angle of attachment on a universal hand stick.
3.1.37 Vice Grip Pliers
Used to hold various parts.
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3.1.38 Wrench
Used to hold nuts and bolts.
3.2 Clevis and Tongue Tools
3.2.1 Clevis Eye Attachment
Used to convert a tongue stick into a support stick.
3.2.2 Clevis Screw Adapter
Used in conjunction with a ratchet to apply and release mechanical loads.
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3.2.3 Clevis-Tongue Adapter
Used to convert a clevis-tongue stick into a clevis-clevis or tongue-tongue stick.
3.2.4 Clevis-Tongue Extension
Used to extend a clevis end stick.
3.2.5 Roller-Tongue Attachment
Used to convert a clevis-tongue stick into a roller link stick.
3.2.6 Strain Link Tongue Attachment
Used to convert a clevis stick into a strain link stick.
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4. Insulating Covers and Similar Assemblies
4.1 Shaped Covers
4.1.1 Bag
Made of insulating material to cover conductive Þttings.
4.1.2 Barrier
Made of insulating material and generally used to limit the work zone.
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4.1.3 Conductor Cover
Made of insulating material and used to insulate conductive parts. It can be of a ßexible or rigid type,
according to the material used.
4.1.4 Dead-End Clamp Cover
Insulating cover used to cover dead-end clamps.
4.1.5 Dead-End Cover
Insulating cover used to cover dead ends.
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4.1.6 End-Cap.
Made of rubber or synthetic material and used to insulate the exposed ends of an insulated conductor.
4.1.7 Pin-type Insulator Cover
Insulating cover used to cover pin-type insulators.
4.1.8 Suspension String Cover
Insulating cover used to cover suspension insulator strings.
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4.2 Blanket (Flexible Cover)
Made of rubber or synthetic materials, used to insulate conductors or metallic parts, energized or not.
5. Bypassing Equipment
5.1 Shunting Equipment
5.1.1 Loadbreak
Single-phase switch used to connect or disconnect a circuit under load.
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5.1.2 Shunting Fork
A metal fork Þtted to an insulating stick and used to
1) bypass a fuse
2) open or close under load
5.2 Shunt
5.2.1 Bypass Jumper
Generally made of single-core insulated cable, used during the maintenance of various types of apparatus.
May be covered by a rigid tube.
5.2.2 Fused Bypass Jumper
Single-core insulated cable Þtted with a fuse and used during the repair of a fuse or the maintenance of vari-
ous types of apparatus.
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5.2.3 Load Pickup Jumper
Single-core insulated cable, Þtted on one end with an insulated clamp and on the other with an insulated
clamp containing contacts that can be opened or closed. The contacts can be closed to pick up a load, but it
has no load break rating.
6. Small Individual Hand Tools
6.1 Insulating Equipment
6.1.1 Cutting Nipper
A tool with metal cutting edges.
6.1.2 Flat or Round Nose Pliers
Used for handling a conductor.
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6.1.3 Lever
Used to open the sheath of cable or to pry the covering off conductors.
6.1.4 Punch
A tool with a metal point used to break solid insulating material.
6.1.5 Screwdriver
A tool with metallic end Þtting, used to install and remove screws.
6.1.6 Wedge
Used to separate the phase conductors of a cable.
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6.2 Insulated Equipment
6.2.1 Adjustable Pliers
Used to handle, tighten, or loosen various pieces.
6.2.2 Adjustable Wrench, Open End
Used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.
6.2.3 Cable Cutter
Used to cut cables.
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6.2.4 Combination Pliers
Used to hold various pieces or to cut wire.
6.2.5 Cutting Nipper
Used to cut.
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6.2.6 Open End Wrench, Single Head
Used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
6.2.7 Extension Bar
A covered metal device made to be inserted between ratchet drive handle and socket.
6.2.8 Long-Nose Pliers with or without Side Cutter
Used to grip or tighten components, or to cut.
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6.2.9 Ratchet Handle, Reversible or Not
Drive ratchet used to hold a socket to tighten or loosen screws, nuts, and bolts.
6.2.10 Box End Wrench, Single End, Deep Offset or Not
Used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
6.2.11 Round-Nose Pliers
Used to hold or bend components.
6.2.12 Screwdriver
Used to install or remove screws. It may have different shapes of ends.
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6.2.13 Nut Driver, Spin Type
Used to tighten or loosen screws, nuts, and bolts.
6.2.14 Stripping Knife
Used to strip insulation from conductors.
6.2.15 Tee Wrench
Used to tighten or loosen screws, nuts, and bolts.
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7. Personal Equipment
7.1 Mechanical Protection
7.1.1 Insulating-Glove Protector
Used for mechanical protection of insulating gloves.
7.1.2 Safety Boots
Equipped with safety toes and toughened puncture-resistant non-slip soles.
7.1.3 Safety Helmet
Made of synthetic material, equipped with a chin strap and adjustable headband.
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7.1.4 Safety Shoes
Equipped with safety toes and toughened puncture-resistant non-slip soles.
7.2 Electrical Protection
7.2.1 Bonding Lead
Metallic connection used by the worker to connect or disconnect his conductive clothing, grid, or screen, to
or from a conductive part of an installation.
7.2.2 Conductive Clothing
Made of natural or synthetic material, interwoven with a conductive thread; used to shield workers from the
effect of electric Þelds.
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7.2.3 Insulating Arm Sleeves
Made of rubber or synthetic material, used for electrical protection of the worker's arms.
7.2.4 Insulating Boots
Made of insulating material with non-slip soles, used for the electrical protection of the worker's feet.
7.2.5 Insulating Clothing
Made of insulating material, used for electrical protection of the worker's body.
7.2.6 Insulating Gloves
Made of rubber or synthetic material, used for the electrical protection of the worker's hands.
7.2.7 Insulating Overshoes
Made of supple insulating material with non-slip soles, used for the electrical protection of the worker's feet.
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7.3 Miscellaneous
7.3.1 Face Shield
Protection for the complete face. The shield may be clear or tinted, to afford protection from ultraviolet light
in the event of an electrical ßash.
7.3.2 Safety Spectacles and Goggles.
Spectacles and goggles with shatter-proof lenses and frames of synthetic material. The lenses may be clear
or tinted to afford protection from ultraviolet light in the event of an electrical ßash.
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8. Equipment for Positioning a Worker
8.1 Body Belt
Made of leather or synthetic material, equipped with adjustable safety strap or a sling, or both.
8.2 Bucket Truck with Insulating Boom
Comprising an insulating boom equipped with one or two buckets. It may be mounted on a vehicle and used
to position a worker.
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8.3 Extension Ladder
A ladder that can be lengthened by the use of sliding parts that Þt into each other.
8.4 Girder Saddle Suspension Attachment
A metal accessory, attached to a structure, that is used to suspend a seat, ladder, etc.
8.5 Hook Ladder
Equipped with permanent or removable hooks that can be rigid or rotatable.
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8.6 Insulating Ladder
Made of insulating material.
8.7 Ladder Extension
An additional section that can be spliced to another ladder.
8.8 Platform
Constructed of reinforced synthetic material or wood. It is attached to a support to position a worker.
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8.9 Platform Pivot Attachment
A metal accessory, Þxed to a structure, that allows a platform or beam to be moved into a working position.
8.10 Seat
Suspended from a girder saddle to position a worker.
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8.11 Spliced Ladder
Constructed of sections made of metal or synthetic material spliced together.
8.12 Triangular Beam
Constructed of insulating tubes and attached to a structure with saddles and rope blocks. It is used to position
a worker.
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9. Handling and Anchoring Equipment
9.1 Rope, Sling, Rope Block, and Accessories
9.1.1 Block
Used in rigging to guide a rope or support a load.
9.1.2 Rope
Made of insulating or non-insulating material.
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9.1.3 Rope Block
Device used with rope for handling, lifting, or rigging operation.
9.1.4 Sling
A rigging and handling accessory.
9.2 Yokes and Accessories
9.2.1 Anchor Clamp Bracket
Used when relieving mechanical tension at a dead-end string.
9.2.2 Lifting Yoke
Usually made of metal, used in lifting.
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9.2.3 Tool Yoke
A metal tool used with strain carriers to relieve mechanical tension on insulators.
9.2.4 Tower Arm Yoke
A metal tool Þxed to a tower to provide an attachment for lift sticks.
9.2.5 Stirrup, Stick Support
A metal accessory Þtted to a support stick to provide a point of attachment.
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9.3 Gin
9.3.1 Assembly, Gin
Assemblies used on structures or supports to handle various pieces of equipment.
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9.3.2 Auxiliary Arm
A pole assembly used a temporary support for conductors or bypass cables.
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9.4 Saddles and Accessories

9.4.1 Block Saddle
A metal accessory attached to a tower member and used for securing ropes.
9.4.2 Chain Binder

A metal accessory used to secure pole saddles. It is used to attached various types of support equipment.
9.4.3 Chain Extension

Used to extend the length of a chain binder.
9.4.4 Double-Stick Clamp
Used to hold two stick together.
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9.4.5 Lever Lift with Chain Binder
A metal accessory attached to a support and used with a support stick to raise or lower a conductor.
9.4.6 Locking Stick Clamp
Used with a support stick or saddle, to hold or guide a stick, includes locking device.
9.4.7 Rope-snubbing Bracket
A metal accessory attached to a support and used to provide a point of attachment for blocks or ropes.
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9.4.8 Saddle
A metal accessory to hold or guide a wire support stick.
9.4.9 Saddle Extension
Used with a stick saddle to increase clearance.
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9.4.10 Stick Clamp
Used with a support stick or saddle to hold or guide a stick.
9.5 Miscellaneous
9.5.1 Antivibration Jumper Installing Tool
Composed of an insulating tube and metallic forks, is used with insulated ropes to handle an antivibration
device.
9.5.2 Automatic Wire Grip
Used as an anchor on a conductor.
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9.5.3 Insulator Cradle
Constructed of insulating tubes to facilitate the handling of an insulator string.
9.5.4 Insulator Fork
A synthetic or metal tool used to handle an insulator string.
9.5.5 Offset Eye
Used to provide a rigging eye when attached to the butt-ring of a stick.
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9.5.6 Trolley Stick Assembly
Assembly of sticks, used to position and remove suspension insulators.
10. Measuring and Testing Equipment
10.1 Mechanical Measurements
10.1.1 Dynamometer
Used to measure the mechanical tension or variation of mechanical tension of a wire, in using calculator or
conversion table.
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10.1.2 Gap Gauge
Made of insulating material and Þtted to a universal hand stick to check and set the gap clearance of arcing
horns.
10.1.3 Measuring Pole or Stick
An insulating pole or stick used to measure lengths or clearances.
10.1.4 Wire Gauge
A universal hand-tool attachment used to measure the diameter of a wire.
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10.2 Electrical Measurements
10.2.1 Live Line Tool Teeters
Used to check conductivity of insulating tools and materials.
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10.2.2 Phasing Tester
Attached to universal hand stick, used to check phasing and voltage.
10.2.3 Voltage Detector
Used to detect the presence or absence of line voltage.
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11. Hydraulic and Miscellaneous Equipment
11.1 Hydraulic Equipment
11.1.1 Hydraulic Compression Head
Used to compress various sleeves and connectors.
11.1.2 Hydraulic Cutter Head.
Used to cut wires when operated by a hydraulic pump.
11.1.3 Hydraulic Hose
Flexible hose for hydraulic equipment.
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11.1.4 Hydraulic Pump
Used to generate hydraulic pressure for appropriate tools.
11.2 Miscellaneous Equipment
11.2.1 Armor Tape Winder
Used to apply metallic tape on wires.
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11.2.2 Hot Line Clamp
Used to connect a tap wire to a conductor.
11.2.3 Insulating Blanket Clothes Pin
A clamp with a spring used to hold insulating blankets in position.
11.2.4 Insulating Hanger
A tube with a mechanical connector on one end and a metal hanger-bar on the other end, used temporarily
when handling jumpers.
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11.2.5 Tieback ConnectorJ. M. Van Name
Used to secure the tail of a conductor.
11.2.6 Tie Wire
Used to secure a wire to an insulator.
11.2.7 Tool Rack
Used to support poles in clear conditions.
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11.2.8 Wire Stripper
Used to strip insulation from conductors.
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ANSI/IEEE Std 935-1989

An American National Standard

IEEE Guide on Terminology for Tools

American National Standards Institute

Comments on standards and requests for interpretations should be addressed to:

Secretary, IEEE Standards Board

Argentina Egypt Norway

F. C. Buchholz W. H. Cole F. D. Myers

L. A. Belfore I. S. Grant D. T. Michael

Donald C. Fleckenstein, Chair

Arthur A. Blaisdell John W. Horch L. Bruce McClung

3. Universal Tool Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. Insulating Covers and Similar Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. Small Individual Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8. Equipment for Positioning a Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

10. Measuring and Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

11. Hydraulic and Miscellaneous Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

1.2 General Terms

1.2.1 Difference between Insulated and Insulating Tools

1.2.1.1 Insulated Tool

1.2.1.2 Insulating Tool

A tool essentially made of insulating material.

1.2.2 Insulating Tool Components

1.2.2.1 End Fitting

Solid rod composed of synthetic insulating material, normally reinforced.

1.2.3 Types of Tools and Insulating Assemblies

1.2.3.1 Auxiliary Arm Assembly

1.2.3.2 Hand Stick

1) universal hand stick

1.2.3.3 Insulating or Insulated Hand Tools

1.2.3.4 Mast Assembly

1.2.3.5 Support Stick

Used to hold or move conductors and equipment.

1.2.3.6 Trolley Roll Layout

1.2.3.7 Working Stick

Consists of insulating tube and/or rod with end Þttings.

The two types are

1.2.4 Tools and Accessories

1.2.5 Protective Covers

They may be rigid or ßexible and either shaped or in sheets.

2.1 Hand Sticks

2.1.1 All-Angle Cog Wrench

2.1.2 Clip-on Ammeter Stick

A tool to which a clip-on ammeter is attached.

2.1.3 Cotter Key Plier Stick

Used to grip, hold in place, or remove various small pieces.

2.1.4 Flexible Insulated Wrench

2.1.5 Insulating Oiler Stick

Used to apply a lubricant or rust penetrant.

2.1.6 Retractable Hook Stick

2.1.7 Retractable Hook Stick Extension

Attached to the retractable hook stick to provide a longer reach.

2.1.8 Spliced Universal Hand Stick

Made of one or more elements spliced together.

2.1.9 Tie Stick

Used to install or remove tie wires.

2.1.10 Tie Wire Cutter

Used to cut tie wires.

2.1.11 Universal Hand Stick