Lineman Inventions

Utility Solutions has a long history of working with linemen to bring field-driven ideas to life. Explore the products on this page to see inventions shaped by hands-on experience in the electrical power industry.

Featured Inventions

Jack Jumper®

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Jack Jumper®

The Jack Jumper® permits a safe and quick method to bypass an overhead cutout without the tedious use of bulky jumper cables.

  • All Jack Jumper® tools are rated at 100 Amps.
Grab-It™

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Grab-It™

The Grab-It™ offers a safe and simple method to remove or install overhead fuse barrels.

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Jumper-Aid™

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Jumper-Aid™

A scissor action cradle for a jumper lead – able to hold both the lead and a blanket and safely prevent cross phasing. Blanket & Jumper Holder.

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Strip-N-Coil™

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Strip-N-Coil™

Hand held tool for cutting the outer insulation jacket on underground cable and quickly twists all concentric neutrals into a tight bundle for cutting and clamping into final position.

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Rex Clamp™

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Rex Clamp™

The Rex Clamp™ is a versatile, compact clamp designed to be used alongside a strap hoist. The first of its kind, this USA Made tool allows lineworkers to quickly and easily control hot tails, getting them out of the way so they can complete their job safely.

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Longhorn Probe — Hi-Vis Hot Stick Attachment

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Longhorn Probe — Hi-Vis Hot Stick Attachment

Available in 2.5″ Stubby and 4″ Longhorn styles, this upgraded Hi-Vis probe delivers smoother handling, stronger control, and lasting durability for overhead fuse operations.

  • Available in two sizes — 2.5″ Stubby Longhorn Probe (USLH-001) and 4″ Longhorn Probe (USHLH-002)
  • Upgraded design provides smoother handling and stronger control than standard probes
KLONDIKE CLAMP®

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KLONDIKE CLAMP®

Large blanket pin designed to secure insulating blanket around pole easily and quickly without damaging the blanket.

  • Standard – For crossarms, bushings and poles up to 11” diameter.
  • Large – Fits larger poles from 11″ to 20” in diameter.
Tail Tamer™

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Tail Tamer™

The patented Tail Tamer™ is a temporary, multi-purpose hot line clamp for stringing, cutting and connecting overhead conductors.

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Quick Grab Probe

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Quick Grab Probe

The Quick Grab Probe is a spline-end attachment that quickly opens most fuse doors.

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URD Cap Stand™

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URD Cap Stand™

The patent-pending URD Cap Stand™ attaches to the lip of underground padmount transformers and switchgear to securely hold insulated caps. It safely stores insulated caps that are accessible using a shotgun stick so workers remain outside their minimum approach distance (MAD) and caps stay clean.

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Sky Hook — Lineman-Invented Handline Accessory

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Sky Hook — Lineman-Invented Handline Accessory

Safely transport tools up and down the line with the Sky Hook. Lineman-invented, spring-loaded, and designed for aerial bucket operations.

  • 100 lb. WLL (Working Load Limit)
  • Lineman-invented for real-world field use

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