Tools and Technologies

Focuses on the tools and technologies linemen use in the field every day to boost efficiency and save time.

Highlights

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Electric Utility Operations

Lineman Invents New Product to Increase Safety in the Trade

Sept. 14, 2022
Racheting Wheel Tools has redesigned the lineman's insulated hex wrench.
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Electric Utility Operations

IDEC Corp. Releases New Ferrule and Crimping Tool Product Line

July 1, 2022
IDEC Corporation has released a complete product line of S3TL series ferrules, wire strippers, crimpers and screwdrivers.
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Electric Utility Operations

Waterproof, Shockproof & Rugged

March 8, 2022
Fully ruggedized laptops and tablets can likely survive just about any extreme environments that utility personnel encounter in their demanding jobs.
Ripley Tools
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Tools and Technologies

Ripley Tools Launches UtilityTool Cable Jacket Stripper

Feb. 3, 2022
With operational efficiency and safety top priorities for cable engineers, Ripley Tools has developed the UtilityTool US16 drill operated jacket removal device.
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Electric Utility Operations

Klein Tools Launches Portable Power Station

Dec. 16, 2021
The KTB1000 Portable Power Station is designed with the job site in mind.
Electric Utility Operations

Huskie Tools Unveils 6-Ton Inline Crimping and Cutting Tools

April 5, 2024
The lightweight and compact tools in the lineworker-driven SLA Series offer enhanced ease of operation and advanced safety features.
Andax
Electric Utility Operations

Compact Emergency Spill Kit Earns Industrial Hygiene Award

April 3, 2024
The Andax Combo Pac with PPE won the award in the Emergency Preparedness and Response category.
ComEd
Electric Utility Operations

ComEd's Emergency Roadside Charger Jumpstarts the Fleet Supporting the Grid

April 1, 2024
The mobile charging system provides roadside charging for new all-electric fleet vehicles.
Milwaukee Tool
Electric Utility Operations

Milwaukee Eliminates Manual Effort of Hydraulic Hand Pumps

Feb. 15, 2024
The battery-powered hydraulic pump delivers up to 2.5 times faster application speeds and 95% less muscle effort than hand pumps.