On deadend structures and running corners, a Strain Link Stick is usedas insulation between rope blocks and a cuma-long clamp. Conductor loadson long spans and H-frame structures are sometimes greater than caneffectively be handled with wire tongs. To supplement the wire tongs, aStrain Link Stick is attached to the conductor close to the wire tong.The Strain Link Stick is supported from above by rope blocks, which areoperated in unison with the rope blocks attachedto the wire tong. StrainLink Sticks are also used to support the middle conductor on H-framestructures during insulator or crossarm changes. Hooks and ferrules aremade of heat-treated aluminum alloy for the best ratio of high strengthto light weight. Butt rings # for attaching rope blocks or hand lines #are forged of high quality steel. Butt swivel spins freely on ballthrust bearing. The edges of the jaws of Chance Link Sticks are roundedto prevent scarring of conductors.
