Operating Rods & Poles (Hot Sticks)
Large-size, extendable and durable insulated poles for reaching up to higher electrical applications safely and without ladders. Come with a wide variety of end fittings for attachment for individual accessories to further expand capabilities.
Find out more about Operating Rods & Poles (Hot Sticks) below.
- Connects to CATU basic insulated poles (sold separately)
- Available in four sizes
- Also requires a terminal pole (sold separately)
- Clips into CATU intermediate or primary element insulated poles
- Create your own customisable insulated system
- Choice of end fittings
- Extendable up to 2m
- Fully insulated with IEC 61235 rating
- Suitable for use on systems up to 90kV
- Available in four sizes
- Fully insulated
- Connects to intermediate or terminal poles to form larger instruments
- Measures up to 3m
- Use individually or clip together to make a longer system
- Heavy duty poles
- Works with CATU telescopic poles
- 1m in length
- Insulated
- Ending pole for intermediate/primary pole systems
- Choice of end fittings
- Fully insulated
- Pole measures 2.115m
- Clips into CATU primary and intermediate poles
- Create your own insulated pole system (includes choice of end-fittings)
- Suitable for HV systems up to 90kV
- 2m in length
- Insulated materials
- Choice of end fitting
- Largest terminal pole
- Connects to intermediate and primary CATU poles
- Consists of basic and terminal poles
- 2m in length
- Fully insulated
- 2.6m
- Two reverse suspension hooks
- Universal connectors
- 3m in length
- Consists of two poles connected together
- End fitting of your choice
- 4m when fully assesmbled
- Consists of two insulated pole elements
- Choice of connector
- Available with your choice of connector types
- Three poles included
- Fully insulated
- 2m/2.6m in length
- Multiple hook variations
- Fully insulated
- 6m in length
- Three poles included
- Fully insulated
- 2.6m or 1.8m in length
- Strong jaws for cutting wires
- Insulated pole
About Operating Rods & Poles (Hot Sticks)
Operating rods are one of the most-used tools in a line technician's toolbox. They perform an important role in keeping them safe.
Long enough to maintain a safe distance from energised equipment while they work. They are generally made of fiberglass to prevent electricity from being conducted. Maintaining 6-10 feet out from energised equipment also averts the dangerous arc zone.
There are several kinds of hot sticks. Determining which one to use depends on the job at hand. Each stick has different hardware on the end to assist in the job. Some have a hook while others open with a lever low on the handle.
