Bowthorpe Clamps and Wedges have been developed to tension conductor cables in overhead line systems. Used with slings, shackles and lifting products such as Lever Hoists and Tirfor Machines, the conductor wire can be installed to the specific required tension. The Bowthorpe Wedge is an aluminium clamp used for rigging of OHL equipment; it is available in many styles depending on wire size and what the wire is made of. The Bowthorpe body is an aluminium case that wraps around the wedge and comes in 2 sizes. The Bowthorpe pulling wire is used to pull OHL wire, wedges and bodies cannot be used without the pulling wire. This equipment is subject to a 6 monthly record of thorough examination.
Specification
| Make | Bowthorpe |
| Model | Bowthorpe |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Weight | See model list below |
| Vibration Rating | 18m/s² |
Essential Accessories
| Accessory | Item Code |
| Bowthorpe pulling wire | 55-029 |
| Bowthorpe body | 55-017 |
| Bowthorpe wedges | see table below |
Bowthorpe Wedges
| Type | Code | Conductor Diameter | Conductor Material | Working Load |
| A | 55-018 | 9.0 to 10.7mm | Copper or Steel | 60kN |
| B | 55-021 | 10.8 to 12.5mm | Copper or Steel | 60kN |
| C | 55-022 | 14.4 to 16.1mm | Copper or Steel | 60kN |
| D | 55-023 | 16.2 to 18.2mm | Aluminium | 60kN |
| E | 55-024 | 20.5 to 22.5mm | Aluminium | 60kN |
| F | 55-025 | 18.3 to 20.4mm | Copper or Steel | 100kN |
| AS | 55-020 | 9.0 to 10.7mm | Aluminium | 60kN |
| AL | 55-019 | 10.8 to 12.5mm | Copper or Steel | 60kN |
