Technical Data Sheet
# HL-ND16K
Insulating work rope tool offering excellent dielectric properties. This tool is designed for performing live work or as a replacement for FRP strain link sticks during temporary installations in energized fields and high voltage systems (AC or DC).
Highlights
- Unique insulating properties
- Cleanable and easy to maintain and test
- Exceptionally low leakage current, whether dry or wet
- Protection from high fault current
- High strength
- Low elongation
Product Code: HL-ND16K
Product link: https://www.barry.ca/rope-systems/dielectric-rope-and-net/hl-nd16k
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Barry D.E.W. Line® Dielectric X-Heavy Work Rope
Specifications
Insulating work rope tool offering excellent dielectric properties. This tool is designed for performing live work or as a replacement for FRP strain link sticks during temporary installations in energized fields and high voltage systems (AC or DC).
Meets or exceeds the dry or wet electrical requirements of:
- IEC 62192:2009
- ASTM F1701-12
Arc-Flash rated:
- Resistant to 40 cal/cm2 (category 4)
Features
- Unique insulating properties
- Cleanable and easy to maintain and test
- Exceptionally low leakage current, whether dry or wet
- Protection from high fault current
- High strength
- Low elongation
- Lightweight and low volume
- Fully sealed and hydrophobic
- Smooth surface
- High abrasion resistance
- Easy to deploy
- Excellent resistance to UV
- Sealed termination with stainless steel thimble (with or without ring) at each end
- Available with creepage extender sheds installed
- Comes with transport bag
SPECIFICATIONS
- Minimum Break Strength*: 25 000 lb (11 340 kg)
- Working Load Limit: 5 000 lb (2 268 kg)
- Diameter: 5/8” (16 mm)
- Terminations: Thimbles (with or without rings)
- Colour: Orange w/ yellow terminations
- Weight: 9 lb (4.1 kg) for 15’ length
- Standard Lengths: 15’ (4.6 m), 20’ (6.1 m), 25’ (7.6 m) (Other lengths available upon request)
# HL-ND16K: Thimble both ends
# HL-ND16KR: Thimble + steel ring both ends
# HL-ND16KS: Thimble both ends w/ creepage ext. sheds
# HL-ND16KRS: Thimble + steel ring both ends w/ creepage ext. sheds
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