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Increase Efficiency and Organization with the GEARWRENCH Utility Line Hose Box

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An open GEARWRENCH Line Hose Box
Keeping your tools protected and organized is critical to make sure you get the job done. The GEARWRENCH Utility Line Hose Box, available from Altec Supply, is engineered to store and transport your line hoses safely and efficiently.

This line hose box protects line hoses from damage and keeps them organized on your truck. Welded steel construction and a powder coated finish ensure the durability needed for utility fleet vehicles facing all weather and road conditions. GEARWRENCH Utility Line Hose Boxes are made in the USA, delivering the quality you need for storing safety critical gear.

GEARWRENCH Utility Line Hose Box Features

  • Dual gas shocks and a lid handle provide safe opening and closing.
  • The flanged lid with weatherstripping prevents water intrusion.
  • Dual lockable door latches create an additional layer of security.
  • Vents and optional drain holes aid in drying wet line hoses.
  • Fully welded corners and a bolstered lid ensure durability in all conditions.
GEARWRENCH Line Hose Box gas shocks and lid handle
GEARWRENCH Line Hose Box Dual Lockable Door Latches
GEARWRENCH Line Hose Box fully welded corners and bolstered lid

GEARWRENCH High Strength Magnetic Tool Mat with features, including: Quick Attach and Release: Provide fast, hassle-free attachment and removal on a range of automotive surfaces; High Power Rare Earth Magnets: Deliver exceptionally strong and secure grip on tools and parts; Extreme Weight Capacity: Engineered to support up to 40 pounds; and Fluid-Resistant Surface: Designed to repel automotive fluids and allow for easy cleaning

Limited-Time Offer: Get a Free Magnetic Tool Mat with Your Purchase

For a limited time, purchase a Utility Line Hose Box and receive a free GEARWRENCH Magnetic Tool Mat (valued at $140) while supplies last. Engineered to hold up to 40 pounds, this tool mat includes high-power rare earth magnets that will stick to any metal surface and securely hold your metal tools and parts so that you don’t lose them in the dirt or on the truck bed.
This magnetic tool mat features:

  • A quick attach and release that provides fast, hassle-free attachment and removal on a range of automotive surface
  • Exceptionally strong and secure magnetic grip on tools and parts
  • A fluid-resistant surface designed to repel automotive fluids and allow for easy cleaning

Why Buy from Altec Supply?

Altec Supply offers unparalleled customer support, expert advice and easy access to everything you need to succeed in your work. From purchase to after-sales support, Altec ensures you have everything you need to perform at your best. We provide access to the latest tools and equipment, backed by the expertise of a dedicated team — and you can find all your essential tools in one place, saving time and effort.

For more details about this offer, contact your Altec Supply Account Manager.

Winter-Ready Essentials for Linemen — Prepare for Cold Weather with Altec Supply

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As we move deeper into the coldest season of the year, winter weather will only intensify. It’s important that your trucks and your crew are ready for low temperatures, snow, sleet and ice.

In addition to ensuring operators are prepared to set up safely in icy conditions and are aware of safety tips for cold weather, it’s essential your fleet is equipped with the right cold-gear tools for linemen. We’ve compiled our top Altec Supply products for cold weather so that you’re fully prepared for the winter months.

What Do Linemen Wear in Winter Weather?

Braving extreme conditions is part of the job—and the winter season is no exception. Outfitting your team with the proper cold gear for linemen will help protect them from the elements, keep them comfortably warm and empower them to do the job efficiently.

Warm Jackets for Linemen

The VBBQCL3L Hi-Visibility Two-Tone Bomber Jacket is a bomber-style jacket that keeps linemen and crew members warm with its inner quilted liner and drawstring hood. It features a bright fluorescent lime background color for daytime high visibility and silver reflective stripes for low light visibility. The two front pockets and inner pockets offer storage for belongings like gloves and hand tools.

Winter Hats for Linemen

Part of Milwaukee®’s WORKSKIN™ lineup, this Cold-Weather Hard Hat Liner handles the demands of hard work in cold conditions. Its durable, long-lasting fabric provides insulation while resisting pilling and fighting odor. Optimized to be used with hard hats, this hard hat liner’s fast wicking materials move moisture away from the body’s high-sweat areas to avoid dampness, cold and freezing, helping linemen work dry and stay warm.

Winter Gloves for Linemen

MCR Safety’s ForceFlex® Insulated Mechanics Gloves offer the perfect combination of warmth, maneuverability and safety for cold weather. These gloves include D3O® technology in both the palm and back for impact protection with a thin profile. Along with a design that offers enhanced grip in wet conditions, the slip-on inner elastic snow/ice cuff and the Thinsulate® insulation keep linemen’s hands warm and protected.

What Do Linemen Need to Keep Trucks Warm?

In addition to keeping warm by wearing the right cold gear, the right truck accessories are essential for keeping linemen comfortable and safe in cold weather. An Assembled Bucket Heater is a simple addition to your trucks and keeps linemen warm even in a job exposed to the elements. Vinyl bucket covers and/or rigid bucket covers can keep snow and ice out of bucket trucks, as well. Having Low-Viscosity, Anti-Wear Hydraulic Fluid for Cold Climates on hand is also important to keep equipment up and running.

Winterize Your Truck with Altec Supply

Altec Supply is ready to provide you with everything you need to prepare your team and your fleet for the cold months ahead. Shop our online store, contact your Altec Supply account manager or call 1-877-GO ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) for all winter-ready essentials.

Altec Supply Offers Industry-Leading Telecom Hardware and Fiber Solutions Through A-Aerial & Supply Solutions

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When it’s time to build, upgrade or restore communication networks, you need more than just the right crew—you need the right equipment, ready when and where you need it. That’s why Altec Supply offers a complete line of telecom hardware and fiber solutions through A-Aerial and Supply Solutions to support your teams in the field.

Whether you’re working on broadband expansion, storm restoration or infrastructure upgrades, we ensure you have access to the tools and materials that keep critical communication systems running.

Equip Your Crew with Trusted Tools & Equipment

A-Aerial is an authorized distributor for industry-leading manufacturers such as Hubbell, Jameson, Klein Tools, MacLean Network Solutions, Multilink and more. Our partnerships ensure access to durable, high-performance tools and hardware built to withstand the demands of telecom and utility environments.

Product categories include (but are not limited to):

  • Crossarms
  • Hardware
  • Fiber Blowers
  • Reel Trailers
  • Rodders

Supply Solutions also carries an extensive inventory of fiber and broadband equipment from industry leaders like Bekaert, Corning, Duraline, Prysmian, STL and more. We offer fiber optic cable and technologies from leading manufacturers—empowering customers to maintain the entire network with confidence.

Product categories include (but are not limited to):

  • Cabinets
  • Fiber Optic Cable
  • Hardware
  • Premise Equipment
  • Test Equipment

Customers can count on A-Aerial and Supply Solutions to deliver the right products, from essentials like lashers, fiber optic cable, rodders and strands to heavy-duty equipment such as fiber blowers, reel trailers and underground vaults, our inventory is fully stocked to support your projects.

With bi-coastal warehouses and same-day shipping on in-stock items, we make sure the gear you need is always within reach—when you need it most.

Why Buy From Altec Supply?

When you purchase through Altec Supply, you’re not just getting a world-class tool; you’re partnering with an end-to-end supply solution trusted by industry professionals. Altec offers unparalleled customer support, expert advice and easy access to everything you need to succeed in your work.

From purchase to after-sales support, Altec ensures you have everything you need to perform at your best. We provide access to the latest tools and equipment, backed by the expertise of a dedicated team—and you can find all your essential tools in one place, saving time and effort.

Improve Jobsite Safety with Altec Supply’s Pole Hole Cover

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Image of two lineman placing a yellow, round cover over a hole dug by an Altec digger derrick.

Image of two lineman placing a yellow, round cover over a hole dug by an Altec digger derrick.

Safety is always the top priority on the jobsite. As the industry more commonly uses vac trucks to remove excess dirt around ground holes at the jobsite, these holes can become a sneaky hazard as they blend into surrounding terrain and are challenging to see—especially at night.

To address these ground hole hazards and prevent dangerous falls, Altec Supply has developed a Pole Hole Cover to be installed over holes when operators are not actively setting a pole in the ground. These Pole Hole Covers are yellow in color and highly visible. Anchors allow them to be secured to the ground. They can be customized with your account manager.

Protect Your Crews Today

Altec Supply Pole Hole Covers are easy to store, easy to carry and easy to use while making a big impact on jobsite safety for operators—and anyone else who may be on or near the jobsite. Altec Supply has a variety of sizes in stock and ready to ship now. To customize your order, contact your account manager today. Don’t have an account manager? Contact us here.

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Altec Supply Makes It Easy

When you purchase tools and accessories through Altec Supply, you’re partnering with an end-to-end tools and accessories solution trusted by industry professionals. Altec offers unparalleled customer support, expert advice and easy access to everything you need to get the job done—and get it done right.

Elevate Your Safety with the Ronin Titan Power Ascender Lift Kit

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When working at height, safety and efficiency are non-negotiable. Whether scaling transmission towers, conducting confined space rescues, or performing heavy lifting in demanding environments, having the right tools can make all the difference. That’s where the Ronin Titan Power Ascender Lift Kit comes in.

Revolutionizing At Height Work

The Ronin Titan Lift is the world’s smallest and lightest powered ascender, specifically engineered to enhance safety and productivity for professionals working at height. Designed for human ascension, confined space rescues, and material handling, the Titan Lift is a game-changer for industries requiring precision and reliability.

Key Benefits of the Ronin Titan Lift:

  • Supports Fatigue Reduction: Minimize physical strain during ascension and improve efficiency in challenging environments.
  • Smallest and Lightest Design: The Titan Lift’s compact and portable construction allows for easy transport and operation.
  • Impressive Load Capacities: With safe working loads of 400 lbs for human ascension, up to 600 lbs for two-person rescue, and a range of 400 to 1600 lbs for material lifting, this device is built to handle a variety of applications.
  • Automatic Rope Containment: Secure rope containment prevents accidental detachment, ensuring safer and smoother operations.
  • Remote Control Operation: With a 300 ft remote control range, the Titan Lift provides enhanced safety and operational flexibility.

See the Titan Lift in Action

Curious about how the Titan Lift can elevate your work? Check out the demo video here. Witness the ease of operation, advanced safety features, and unmatched efficiency that the Titan Lift offers.

Why Buy from Altec Supply?

When you purchase the Ronin Titan Lift Kit through Altec Supply, you’re not just getting a world-class tool; you’re partnering with an end-to-end supply solution trusted by industry professionals. Altec offers unparalleled customer support, expert advice, and easy access to everything you need to succeed in your work.

From purchase to after-sales support, Altec ensures you have everything you need to perform at your best. We provide access to the latest tools and equipment, backed by the expertise of a dedicated team—and you can find all your essential tools in one place, saving time and effort.

Order Yours Today

Don’t miss the opportunity to transform your approach to at-height work. The Ronin Titan Power Ascender Lift Kit is now available at the Altec Supply Store. Request a demo today.

Tools of the Trade: 6 Gift Ideas for Tradesmen and More

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The holiday season is fast approaching. Whether you’re on the hunt for a gift for a lineman or arborist—or you’re looking to treat yourself—check out these gift ideas from Altec. And, keep reading for tools that double as treats for the littlest line enthusiasts in your life.

Fastback Folding Utility Knife Set

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The Fastback Folding Utility Knife Set includes the Fastback Folding Utility Knife with Blade Storage and the Fastback Compact Folding Utility Knife. Both Milwaukee knives feature a press and flip mechanism for easy, one-handed opening.

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Battery-Powered Headlamp

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The Enduro Pro HAZ-LO is a low-profile industrial headlamp with Class I, Div 1 safety ratings. With flood, spot, and flood/spot combo modes, you can use a single lamp for a variety of jobs.

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5-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench

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The Milwaukee Lineman’s 5-in-1 Ratcheting Wrench has built-in strike face offered in both milled and smooth, providing you with a dedicated surface for hammering. These wrenches have large directional switches that you can easily press while wearing gloves..

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Premium Leather Gloves

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These gloves feature “A” grade cowhide with a rolled hemmed cuff. They also feature a keystone thumb and shirred elastic back.

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150-piece Professional Hand Tool Set

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Crescent mechanics tools are made from chrome alloy steel which is specially formulated and heat-treated for high strength and superior resistance to abrasion and corrosion. Wrenches, ratchets, socket, and drive tools all have a flawless chrome finish to extend tool life. The sockets and the box end of the combination wrenches both feature off-corner loading which reduces fastener rounding.

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Milwaukee Packout Tool Organizer

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The Packout modular storage system is the industry’s most durable and versatile storage system, offering enhanced protection for your tools.

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For the Littlest Linemen

For those not quite old enough (or tall enough) to operate a truck, check out these gifts.

Mini Canvas Tool Bags

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While line workers can find plenty of uses for these mini canvas tool bags, children will love to match their parents.

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Diecast or Plastic Toy Trucks

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The little line enthusiasts will enjoy plastic or die cast trucks. A bucket trick and digger derrick are available in the plastic toys.

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About Altec Supply

Altec Supply offers a wide range of tools and accessories, from the products you need to get the job done to leisure items such as golf balls, coolers and more. Most in-stock orders ship within one business day, getting you the items you need when you need them. To check out more tools and accessories, visit Altec Supply Store to shop our entire Tools and Accessories Catalog. To speak to an Altec representative, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

5 Truck Accessories That Might Need Replacing

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If you need reliable, high-quality tools and accessories, Altec Supply has what you need to get the job done. Tools and accessories that take more wear and tear than others or items that are critical to safety should be evaluated often and replaced when necessary. Make sure you’re checking these five items.

Outrigger Pads

Our outrigger pads are lighter and stronger than most brands. Built specifically to add support and stability, outrigger pads play a critical role in the safe operation of equipment.

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Wheel Chocks

Designed to prevent accidental movement, Altec Supply’s sturdy chocks are made with heavy-duty rubber to provide superior grip and reliability.

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Platform Covers

Our vinyl-coated, water-shedding cover keeps rain, sleet, and snow out of the platform so your truck is ready to work when you are. Platform covers are available in a variety of configurations.

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Cones

These rugged, brightly colored safety cones are designed for many years of outside use. They’re constructed of fluorescent PVC with two reflective collars.

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First Aid Kit

Don’t underestimate the value of a first aid kit on the jobsite. This white metal first-aid kid is on a bracket that fits a two-man bucket and provides essential items you need for emergency jobsite injuries.

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About Altec Supply

Altec Supply offers a wide range of tools and accessories you need to get the job done. Most in-stock orders ship within one business day, getting you the items you need when you need them. To check out more tools and accessories, visit Altec Supply Store to shop our entire Tools and Accessories Catalog, or call 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

How Altec Supply and A-Aerial Can Help You Prepare for Storm Work

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After a storm, there’s no sight quite like the line of trucks headed to begin recovery work and return power and communications to those in need. When it’s time to hit the road, make sure you have the tools and accessories you need to get the job done.  

Altec Supply has the knowledge and experience to help customers assemble the tools and accessories they need on-hand, and with the addition of A-Aerial, you can stock up on the telecommunications tooling and equipment vital for storm recovery.  

Thanks to Altec Supply’s multiple distribution centers, the team at Altec Supply can get necessary tools to anywhere in the country quickly and efficiently. After a storm, Supply account managers are ready and available to provide personalized assistance to customers by coordinating the delivery of tools as close to the storm zone as possible. Altec Supply’s large inventory of tools means we have the items you need when you need them. 

 Items Your Team Needs for Storm Restoration 

While Altec Supply and A-aerial are always ready and available to help customers secure the tools they need in the wake of a storm, it’s never too early to stock up on what you’ll need for restoration work. As hurricane season heats up and we move toward the colder, crisper air of fall and winter, it’s time to prepare for storms—be it hurricanes or ice storms. As your team is stocking up, check out the following list of the most common items needed after a storm.

CE60 Personal Voltage and Current Indicator by Safeguard Equipment
The Compass from Safeguard Equipment is a personal voltage and current detector that senses exposed electricity and alerts the user long before they are in danger of being electrocuted. This PPE device can have a major impact on preventing workplace injuries and accidents.

Parallel Jaw Wire Grip by Klein Tools
This is a newer grip to the market that is a 2-in-1 option, replacing the need for a 4500 and 4600 grip. The grip is 20% lighter with one handed grip action.

Assembled Hand Line Rope Assemblies by Altec Supply
Handlines are utilized for lifting tools and materials to the top of the pole, whether a lineworker is working from the pole or an aerial platform. These handlines are constructed using 1/2″ Polyale Plus braided rope, easily spliced and resist rotation under load.

Hoists
For many Altec Supply customers, hoists have been a high-demand product for use during storm restoration work. Altec Supply stocks common sizes of both chain and web hoists to meet your company’s needs and specifications.

Mechanical Jumpers and Ground Assemblies
Altec Supply is able to assemble grounds and mechanical jumpers that meet your company’s specific needs and safety standards. Altec Supply also has standard lengths already assembled and on hand ready to be shipped.

Turf Protection Mat by Altec Supply
Lightweight and durable, these 4×8 ft mats are designed with layered high-density polyethylene and weigh in at only 56 lbs., while still being rated at 160,000 lbs. The mats are a highly visible yellow color and feature two ergonomic handles on all four sides, giving you the safest, lightest, easy-to-move mats in the industry.

GMP J2 Cable Lasher from A-Aerial
The Model J2 Cable Lasher will lash any single or multiple aerial cables up to 3 in. (76 mm) diameter across on any suspension strand from 1/4 in. (6 mm) to .535 in. (14 mm). Consists of a rotating drum supported on a carriage that provides the mounting for a driving mechanism, cable lifters, cable and strand rollers.

More Telecommunications Tools and Equipment from A-Aerial 
A-Aerial, a division of Altec, offers a full line of telecommunications and pole line tools and hardware, including items you need for storm restoration like traveling ground bashlins, cable lashers and more. A-Aerial has bi-coastal warehouses and offers reliable same day shipping on in-stock items. Altec Supply account managers can also coordinate delivery for your crews on the road. 

 For more information on how Altec Supply and A-Aerial can help you prepare for storm season, contact your account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC (462-5832), or visit the Altec Supply Store. 

 

Get Ready for Rain with NASCO’s ArcLite Air Line

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Altec Supply Arclite

 

As the weather heats up, so do sporadic summertime showers. To face the elements, make sure your crew is ready with high-quality fire-resistant rainwear. Altec Supply now offers NASCO’s Arclite Air 1700 series line, the lightest weight CAT 2 Arc Rated rain gear available. Key features of the series include:

  • Waterproof Design:Ensures workers stay dry and comfortable, boosting productivity in wet conditions.
  • Flame and Arc Flash Resistance:Provides dual protection, making it unnecessary to have separate garments for each risk.
  • Chemical Splash Protection:Extends usage to environments with chemical hazards.
  • Lightweight and Flexible:Maximizes comfort, reduces heat stress, and doesn’t compromise safety.
  • Designed by Linemen:Tailored for functionality and ease of movement.
  • Extensive Size Range:Offers a perfect fit for all body types, from S-5XL, including Longs and Talls.
  • High Durability:Reduces the frequency of replacements, offering cost savings.
  • High Visibility Compliance:Meets ANSI 107 standards, enhancing safety in low-light conditions.
  • Multi-Hazard Protection:Merges durability and comfort, leading to greater worker satisfaction and cost-efficiency.

Ordering ArcLite Air and More from Altec Supply

In addition to rain gear, make sure your crews have stocked up on other supplies necessary for rainy weather available from Altec Supply, your one stop shop for the tools and accessories you need to get the job done.

To learn more about Arclite Air products available from Altec Supply, visit the Supply Store or contact your account manager for more information. If you do not have a Supply account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC to connect with one today.

If you want to stay up to date on the products and accessories you need, Altec Supply makes it easy. Sign up for Altec Supply’s Tools & Accessories Newsletter to receive our latest product recommendations, as well as information on new products and promotions.

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Get Ready for Rainy Season with These 5 Key Products

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April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring soupy soil and damp ground. As we navigate the rainy season late this winter and into spring, make sure you have the tools and accessories you need to protect the turf you’re working on and make jobs easier for your crews. Below, take a look at the tools and accessories Altec Supply recommends you keep on hand, including Altec Supply’s turf mats.

Turf Protection Mats

These turf protection mats have been designed to stand out from the competition—and not just because of their unique color. Lightweight and durable, the 4×8 ft mats are designed with layered high-density polyethylene and weigh in at only 56 pounds, while still being rated for 160,000 pounds. That’s more than 30% lighter than competing mats of similar sizes or comparable mats on the market and just as strong. Turf mats also come in a 3×8 size that weighs 42 pounds while maintaining its 160,000-pound rating.

The mats are a highly visible yellow color and feature two ergonomic handles on all four sides, giving you the industry’s safest, lightest, easy-to-move mats. Mats are in stock and ready to ship and are offered individually or in packs of 10.
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Composite Outrigger Pads

These composite outrigger pads are lightweight, non-conductive, and moisture resistant, making them the optimal choice for rainy weather. They are also stronger than the average wood, plywood, or cast metal outrigger pads.
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Wheel Chocks

OSHA requires wheel chocks for vehicles over 3/4 ton when parked on an incline —and it’s especially important in wet conditions to make sure your equipment is stable and stays securely in place.
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Platform Covers

Don’t let water collect in your bucket when it’s not in use. If you need new platform covers, now is the time to buy. Altec Supply offers several varieties of platform covers. If you need help choosing the correct one for your truck, contact your account manager.
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Fire-Resistant Rain Jackets

Is your rain jacket up to the task for the coming Spring season? Shop our selection of Nasco rain-resistant gear on our online store and be prepared for the wet, rainy days of Spring.
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If you want to stay up to date on the products and accessories you need, Altec Supply makes it easy. Sign up for Altec Supply’s Tools & Accessories Newsletter to receive our latest product recommendations, as well as information on new products and promotions.

To order any of the products included above, visit the Supply Store online or contact your account manager. If you don’t have an account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC to be connected with a member of our team.

How to Get Your Truck Ready for Winter: 5 Parts You Need

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When the temperatures outside are dropping, but your workload is not, make sure to order all the parts needed to keep your unit running efficiently at the job site this winter. Altec recommends keeping these five parts on hand during cold weather months to maximize your productivity—and warmth.

PN: 750-40039 – Tailshelf Tool Circuit Mounted Warming Kit

This orifice style warming kit features a non-conductive hose, allowing for platform usage. This kit recirculates oil to help it reach optimal viscosity so you can operate quicker more quickly in the cold.

 PN: 900090084 – “Glacial Blue” Hydraulic Oil

When hydraulic oil thickens in cold weather, boom operation can be slower and pumps have to work harder. This lower viscosity hydraulic oil is designed to operate in cold weather climates and can replace traditional fluid for the winter.

PN: 099-00016 – “Aircraft” Hydraulic Fluid

Aircraft hydraulic fluid can go into traditional oil for better operation in extreme cold climates.

 PN 970045643 – Peel and Stick Temperature Gauge

This peel and stick temperature gauge can be applied directly to the reservoir and gives a quick color-coded indication of the temperature of the oil in the reservoir. These gauges are cost effective and easy to use.

PN: 704-90289 350W – 110V Platform Heater Kit

Stay warm in the platform of any non-insulating unit with 110VAC at the boom tip. This easy-to-mount heater kit includes mounting hardware and instructions.

About Altec Parts

Altec Parts is ready and able to serve your new and replacement parts needs. As the only authorized dealer of genuine Altec replacement parts, you can be assured that you will receive parts that meet the required Altec Quality and Engineering standards. All of these items can be ordered through an experienced parts representative at 1-877-GO ALTEC. Altec’s parts team answers the phone on an average of 10 seconds and is your go-to source for the parts you need to get the job done. Many parts will ship the same day from one of our regional warehouses, so you get the parts you need quickly. For registered users, parts can also be ordered online 24/7 through Altec Connect.

Get to Know the Easy-to-Install Batwing Guard Structure

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Altec Supply is excited to offer a new addition to our extensive selection of tools and accessories for utility professionals. Designed and made in the USA, the new Batwing Guard Structure provides new levels of safety and efficiency for re-conductor projects.

Intended as a single-conductor guard, the Batwing is designed to attach to Altec digger-derricks or cranes with ease. The essential kit includes five major components constructed from T6061-T6 aluminum, primarily suited to fit the Altec D3060’s third stage boom tip, with specific adapters available for DT65 and AC38 trucks. Specific adapters for the AC40 and the AC45 trucks are also in development and will be available in the future.

While other traditional guard structures require extensive time and resources to set up, the Batwing can be transported easily and is ready to use in just minutes. This timesaving, easy-to-install guard is useful in a variety of situations to keep your conductor or pulling line from falling onto a road crossing or any energized distribution circuit below. It can also help support the conductor and pulling line to maintain a minimum approach distance above energized distribution circuits or other utility crossings.

The Batwing essential kit, with a fitted storage container, includes:

  • Sheepshead mount for D3060, 50 lb.
  • Mast, 12 lb.
  • Main Batwing turret, 69 lb.
  • Left wing extension, 23 lb.
  • Right wing extension, 23 lb.

With this Batwing kit, crews can deploy necessary guards for power lines under repair at one location and then move to the next in a matter of minutes. All the crew has to do is remove the Batwing attachment, put the kit into your vehicle, travel to the next location, then reattach it once again.

This new Batwing is an essential addition to your crew’s toolkit. Its exceptional versatility, portability, and easy-to-use design have impressed utility pros across the country. Want to see this remarkable new product in action? Altec will be displaying the Batwing at the upcoming Utility Expo on September 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky. This will be one of the earliest opportunities to see this new guard structure at work, so register soon if you haven’t already and come visit us at the official Altec booth.

For more information on the Batwing Portable Guard Structure, check out the product listing on the Supply Store, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC or contact your local account manager.

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Ready to Work: Advent Energy Solutions Testimonial

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When Advent Energy Solutions started their company, they knew who would supply their equipment and tools. Based on years of previous experience working for different companies, the group knew Altec was a single solution for equipment, tools, accessories and service.

“We’ve had a long-term relationship with Altec for numerous years through a couple of different companies,” said David South, Advent Energy Solutions CEO. “We’ve always relied on them for not only the quality of our products but also the service. Whether it’s new equipment or tools, the communication and service overall have been outstanding.”

South and his team worked with Altec to build their fleet, and created customized truck kits with Altec Supply. Truck kits from Altec Supply are curated and assembled based on customer needs and arrive when equipment does, saving valuable time.

“In our purchasing arrangements with Altec, we have laid out a specific toolkit that is perfect for what we’re trying to do and accomplish in the field,” South said. “[Altec] has been very instrumental in streamlining our needs and getting us the products we need when we need them.”

When choosing a vendor for equipment and tooling, South finds effective communication and customer service to be of the utmost importance—qualities that Altec is committed to providing its customers.

“As a business owner, service is as important to us as the price,” South said. “The overall communication and overall support we receive from Altec and all of their divisions has been really important for our business.”

Get Personalized Assistance Outfitting Your Truck

If you’re looking to stock your truck with tools and accessories, Altec’s Supply Store is your one stop shop for all the items you need. For more information on truck kits or to explore tools and accessories available from Altec Supply, visit altecsupply.com or call 1-877-GO-ALTEC, option 1. You can also contact Supply via email at tools@altec.com.

Heavy-Duty Crimping Presses Meet Lightweight Portability with Huskie Tools

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Electrical transmission professionals have a tough job, and their work requires only the most professional tools. Especially when it comes to hydraulic press crimping tools.

Huskie Tools offers an outstanding array of hydraulic compression tools that are lightweight, precise, and exceptionally durable. Altec Supply is proud to carry their 60-ton compression presses, the double-acting EP-60DT and the single-acting EP-60WT. In addition, we also carry Huskie Tools’ 100-ton double-action EP-100WD hydraulic press for specialized applications. Designed with efficiency and safety foremost in mind, these hydraulic crimping tools are among the best in the industry.

When we talk to utility professionals about these titanium hydraulic compression presses, everyone raves about how they’re one of the most powerful, portable, and lightweight presses they’ve ever used. Being so light and easy to carry, the chance of straining muscles or growing fatigue is considerably lessened when using these crimping tools for aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) and aluminum conductor alloy reinforced (ACAR) cables.

Here’s a quick rundown on the features and benefits of each:

60-Ton Titanium Double-Acting Hydraulic Compression Press

P/N 970668793 | MFR EP-60DT

  • Double-acting press ensures tool will not jam, quicker return time
  • Powered by 10,000 psi with proper oil capacity
  • Detachable base
  • Removable die cap allows for easy cable insertion into the press
  • Ultra-light, portable
  • Designed for use on ACSR and ACAR transmission and distribution cable

60-Ton Titanium Single-Acting Hydraulic Compression Press

P/N 970794916 | MFR EP-60WT

  • Single-acting press
  • Powered by 10,000 psi with proper oil capacity
  • Detachable base
  • Removable die cap allows for easy cable insertion into the press
  • Ultra-light, portable
  • Designed for use on ACSR and ACAR transmission and distribution cable

100-Ton Titanium Double-Acting Hydraulic Compression Press

P/N 970734749 | MFR EP-100WD

  • Double-acting press ensures tool will not jam, quicker return time
  • Powered by 10,000 psi with proper oil capacity
  • Removable die cap allows for easy cable insertion into the press
  • Lightest weight in its class, 18 lbs. lighter than EP-100WC model

With our multiple warehouses, Altec Supply has a wide variety of the industry’s best-selling tools and accessories for the utility industry, including Huskie Tools hydraulic presses. In-stock items typically ship within one business day for U.S. orders, getting you the items, you need without delay. Discover more tools and accessories to help you do the job right by visiting the Altec Supply Store online, contacting your account manager, or calling 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

ABOUT HUSKIE TOOLS, LLC – Born in Chicago over 45 years ago, Huskie Tools is a full-service company and proven leader in providing utility industry linemen a complete range of product solutions including battery-powered cutting and compression tools, presses, pumps, dies, manual tools, and the TiiGERä pole puller

Save Space and Time with Klein Grips from Altec Supply

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Designed to save space and time, Klein’s new distribution and transmission grips are now available from Altec Supply.

The new Klein wide range distribution and transmission grips are made in the USA and feature a large opening in the handle to accommodate a wide variety of hooks on hoists, winches and tackle bolts. The grips also include Klein’s innovative one-handed design that allows for single hand operation.

Not only do these grips save time with their one-hand design, but they also save space on your truck. The Klein 16744 serves as a two-in-one product and can cover the need for separate 4500 and 4600 grips.

Below, check out the specifics for each grip.

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Wide Range Transmission Grip

  • Securely pulls ACSR, AAC and bare copper cables
  • Holds cable sizes from 0.68-inch to 1.42-inch (17.3 mm to 36.1 mm)
  • Fine sawtooth jaw geometry provides greater grip strength
  • Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
  • Max safe load of 12,000 lbs.
  • MFR # 16499 (Altec # 970835667)

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Wide Range Distribution Grip

  • Wide Range Distribution Grip pulls No. 6 copper to No. 477 ACSR 0.162 to 0.883-inch (4.11 to 22.42 mm) cable
  • 20% lighter than the KT4500 grip
  • Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
  • Max safe load of 5,000 lbs.
  • MFR # 16477 (Altec # 970820090)

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Wide Range Distribution Grip with Hot Latch

  • Wide Range Distribution Grip pulls No. 6 Copper to No. 477 ACSR 0.162 to 0.883-inch (4.11 to 22.42 mm) cable
  • 20% lighter than the KT4500 grip
  • Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
  • Includes a latch to help maintain cable position in the grip jaw
  • Max safe load of 5,000 lbs.
  • MFR # 16477-20 (Altec # 970828719)

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Wide Range Distribution Grip, EHS Wire

  • EHS Jaw holds a wide range of cable from 0.162-inch to 0.883-inch (4.11 to 22.42 mm)
  • 50% lighter than the KT4600 grip
  • Alternating sawtooth jaw geometry provides greater grip strength
  • Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
  • Max safe load of 5,000 lb.
  • MFR # 16477-24 (Altec # 970832159)

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Wide Range Distribution Grip, Tree Wire

  • Securely pulls HDPE-coated cable commonly known as tree wire or fire wire; holds cable sizes from 0.162-inch to 0.883-inch (4.11 to 22.42 mm)
  • 50% lighter than the KT4600 grip
  • Spring closes grip on cable to hold the initial position
  • Max safe load of 5,000 lb.
  • MFR # 16477-28 (Altec # 970832161)

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Altec Supply Makes It Easy to Get the Tools You Need

Altec Supply offers a wide range of tools and accessories you need to get the job done. We have a dedicated team of account managers who are ready and able to help you select the right tools and accessories for your needs.

With our multiple warehouses, Altec Supply has a wide variety of the industry’s best-selling items, including Klein grips. In-stock orders typically ship within one business day, getting you the items you need when you need them.

To check out more tools and accessories, visit the Altec Supply Store, contact your account manager or call 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

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