Description
AFG aluminium deadend grips
AFG aluminium deadend grips terminate specified AAC and AAAC conductors on overhead lines. These aluminium alloy fittings use a preformed helical shape to grip along the conductor. Nine options are available here, from AFG-075 to AFG-238-CL.
PLP’s wider AFG range also includes limited-tension applications on large ACSR conductors. However, that general range description does not establish suitability for every ACSR construction. Therefore, confirm the exact conductor and required holding duty before selecting a fitting for that use.
Aluminium deadend grip sizes
The table lists the AAC/AAAC strand constructions for the current store options. All conductor diameters are in millimetres. Use these specific entries when comparing the product with your conductor schedule.
| Store SKU | AAC/AAAC stranding | Diameter (mm) | Colour code |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLPAFG-075 | 7/2.50 | 7.50 | Blue |
| PLPAFG-102-CL | 7/3.40 | 10.20 | Purple |
| PLPAFG-113-CL | 7/3.75 | 11.25 | Black |
| PLPAFG-143-CL | 7/4.75 | 14.30 | Blue |
| PLPAFG-163-CL | 19/3.25 | 16.30 | Orange |
| PLPAFG-175-CL | 37/2.50 | 17.50 | Blue |
| PLPAFG-188-CL | 19/3.75 | 18.80 | Black |
| PLPAFG-210-CL | 37/3.00 | 21.00 | Red |
| PLPAFG-238-CL | 19/4.75 | 23.80 | Blue |
Image note: The photos repeat an orange-marked grip across the options. However, only AFG-163-CL has orange listed in this table. Therefore, use the full part number and specified colour code to identify the required fitting.
Dimensions from the PLP drawing
For reference, PLP drawing 051-039-RD, revision L, covers the eight CL options below. It specifies aluminium alloy and right-hand lay for these fittings. The dimensions are in millimetres; length A and grip length B each have a stated tolerance of ±50 mm.
| PLP part number | Length A (mm) | Grip length B (mm) | Loop diameter E (mm) | Rods per set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFG-102-CL | 690 | 500 | 60 | 5 |
| AFG-113-CL | 790 | 550 | 60 | 6 |
| AFG-143-CL | 920 | 650 | 60 | 6 |
| AFG-163-CL | 880 | 650 | 60 | 6 |
| AFG-175-CL | 1190 | 880 | 60 | 5 |
| AFG-188-CL | 1240 | 880 | 60 | 6 |
| AFG-210-CL | 1300 | 900 | 60 | 5 |
| AFG-238-CL | 1615 | 1290 | 76 | 6 |
In addition, consult the drawing for dimension locations and its remaining tolerances. AFG-075 does not appear in that drawing, so ask the team for its dimensions when required. Rods per set describes the fitting construction; it is not an order pack quantity.
Confirm the fitting and duty
AFG-238-CL appears in the PLP drawing for 19/4.75 AAC and AAAC conductors. The distribution catalogue also lists a different code, AFG-240-LT-CL, for a 23.80 mm conductor entry. However, a shared diameter does not establish that these parts are interchangeable. Confirm the specified code and holding duty before substitution.
- First, identify the conductor material, strand construction and diameter.
- Then check the lay direction against the exact grip specification.
- Next, compare the complete part number, including its suffix.
- Finally, confirm the termination hardware and mechanical requirements from the project drawing.
The available selection documents do not assign a working load to each store option. Consequently, use the applicable manufacturer specification for the required conductor and duty. Follow PLP’s installation instructions and arrange installation by qualified line workers.
Reference documents and ordering
View the PLP AFG drawing and application document, with the dimension table on PDF page 5. You can also consult printed page 17 of the PLP distribution catalogue and printed page 126 of the Engineering Supplies catalogue.
For help choosing aluminium deadend grips, call (08) 9258 8444 or email sales@engsup.com.au. Include the conductor details, required part number and quantity so the team can check your selection.
