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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.
    April Editorial Toughbook G2 Rugged 2 In 1 Tablet Courtesy Of Panasonic
    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.
    Buckingham Manufacturing
    Electric Utility Operations

    Buckingham Releases New Products for Lineworkers

    Nov. 17, 2023
    Here are a few of the new products designed for the line trade.
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    Electric Utility Operations

    Cementex Insulated Hex, Socket Wrenches now have T-Handles

    Nov. 6, 2023
    All of the T-handle tools incorporate Cementex 2-layer insulation system.
    Kypower Digger
    Tools and Technologies

    Kentucky Power Adds Patriot 50 Digger Derrick To Fleet For Improved Restoration Efforts And Reliability

    Nov. 2, 2023
    The machine with 6,000 pounds of lifting capacity includes a bucket lift to assist with power restorations, trouble jobs and routine pole change outs
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    Tools and Technologies

    SwissDrones Achieves Milestone FAA Authorization for Beyond Visual Line of Sight UAV Operations

    Oct. 24, 2023
    This authorization allows aerial service provider Phoenix Air Unmanned, partner of SwissDrones, to operate the SDO 50 V2 beyond visual line of sight across the entire United States...