Clamping with Setscrews
Setscrews are used in a number of applications to clamp parts together: end fittings to fiberglass duct rod, fiber optic strength members, and electrical conductors into pulling eyes, for example. They're a quick, simple and relatively strong...
Get A Grip!
DCD Design's Power-Grips and Swivel-Grips are designed to make cable installation easy and secure. The re-useable Grips are sized to fit electrical cable from 1/0 through 2000MCM and really shine for the larger cables, where the pulling...
"More Miles to the Gallon!"
Last week's presentation of Tube-Lube 326 to the attendants of the Western Underground Committee's January meeting went really well, with the support of the WUC Executive, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Utilities. A thirty minute PowerPoint presentation...
A Detour in Phoenix
Apparently Phoenix doesn't get a lot of rain. That's what the locals say. They're supposed to get 5 inches this week - about as much as they got all of last year! Impressive statistic, but I'm from...
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"By the time I get to Tucson..."
I'm heading to Tucson next week to present Tube-Lube at the Western Underground Committee's January meeting. I'm looking forward to the trip - it will be a great opportunity to introduce Tube-Lube as a safe and environmentally responsible...
Breakaway from the Usual
I responded to a customer inquiry recently that leads us into this month's sales promotion on breakaway swivels and connectors:
"For your range of gas lines, we have a few breakaway connectors to choose from, with breaking loads from...