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.
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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.
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Electric Utility Operations

Poll: What Are Your Utility Fleet Telematics Priorities?

Feb. 25, 2025
Utility fleet managers: Tell us the top three features you prioritize in a telematics solution.
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Electric Utility Operations

Panasonic Connect Announces Full Digital Inspection Capability with Inspectron

Feb. 21, 2025
The computers and IHD cameras digitize inspections to improve the quality and speed of service and accelerate data transfer for workflow efficiency.
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Electric Utility Operations

New Charger Powers Crews on a Single Circuit

Jan. 17, 2025
The new charger is designed for crews who manage a lot of batteries on the job site.
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Electric Utility Operations

Rugged Notebooks Are Shock- and Vibration-Resistant

Jan. 15, 2025
The rugged devices are IP65-certified for dust and splash protection on job sites.