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Vise-Top Pin

Consistent conductor grip with lightweight, durable HDPE performance for covered or bare wire.

Proven Performance. Trusted Reliability.

We pioneered HDPE distribution insulators nearly six decades. Today, utilities around the world trust our polymer insulators for lightweight construction, exceptional durability, and dependable performance across demanding overhead distribution systems.

Lightweight

Lightweight Construction

Up to 90% lighter than porcelain for easier handling, safer installations, and improved crew productivity.

Usa

Made in the USA

Manufactured domestically and compliant with Buy America Build America (BABA) requirements.

Impact Res

Impact-Resistant Design

HDPE construction resists cracking, chipping, and brittle failure for dependable performance in demanding environments.

Field Proven

Field-Proven Since 1965

Trusted by utilities worldwide for nearly six decades of reliable overhead distribution performance.

Built for Simplified Installation

Secure conductor retention without traditional tie wire.

Vise-Top Pin Insulators combine conductor support, insulation, and mechanical retention in one streamlined design. The integrated clamping system provides consistent holding strength while simplifying installation for new construction and retrofit applications.

Designed for the Field
  • Compatible with bare and covered conductors
  • Integrated clamp eliminates the need for tie wire
  • Provides secure, consistent conductor retention
  • Lightweight, UV-stabilized HDPE construction
  • Exceeds ANSI electrical and mechanical requirements
  • Compatible with the Hendrix VTST-1 Stringing Tool

VIEW SPEC SHEETS

Compare to Other Insulator Designs

Tie Top Pin

  • Compatible with Covered or Bare conductors
  • Durable – Impact Resistant
  • Light Weight – UV Stabilized Polyethylene
  • Safer – Shatter proof design

Clamp Top Line Post

  • Compatible with Bare conductors
  • Durable – Impact Resistant
  • Light Weight – UV Stabilized Polyethylene
  • Exceeds ANSI electrical and mechanical requirements

Vise Top Line Post

  • Compatible with Covered or Bare conductors
  • Proper & Consistent Gripping Strength
  • SKU Reduction -No Need for Tie Wire
  • Durable – Impact Resistant
  • Light Weight – UV Stabilized Polyethylene

Vise-Top Pin Insulator Spec Sheets

Part Number
Description
Voltage
ANSI Class
Neck Size
Pin Size (in)
Spec Sheet
HPI-15VTP
with plastic inserts for use on covered & bare aluminum or copper conductors
15kV
55-3, 55-4
C
1
HPI-15VTM
with metal inserts for use on bare aluminum conductors
15kV
55-3, 55-4
C
1
HPI-15VTC
with Composite inserts for use on all conductor types
15kV
55-3, 55-4
C
1
HPI-25VTP-01
with plastic inserts for use on covered & bare aluminum or copper conductors
25kV
55-5
F
1
HPI-25VTP-02
with plastic inserts for use on covered & bare aluminum or copper conductors
25kV
56-1
F
1-3/8
HPI-25VTM-01
with metal inserts for use on bare aluminum conductors
25kV
55-5
F
1
HPI-25VTM-02
with metal inserts for use on bare aluminum conductors
25kV
56-1
F
1-3/8
HPI-25VTC-01
with Composite inserts for use on all conductor types
25kV
55-5
F
1
HPI-25VTC-02
with Composite inserts for use on all conductor types
25kV
56-1
F
1-3/8
HPI-35VTP-01
with plastic inserts for use on covered & bare aluminum or copper conductors
35kV
55-6
F
1
HPI-35VTP-02
with plastic inserts for use on covered & bare aluminum or copper conductors
35kV
55-7
F
1-3/8
HPI-35VTM-01
with metal inserts for use on bare aluminum conductors
35kV
55-6
F
1
HPI-35VTM-02
with metal inserts for use on bare aluminum conductors
35kV
55-7
F
1-3/8
HPI-35VTC-01
with Composite inserts for use on all conductor types
35kV
55-6
F
1
HPI-35VTC-02
with Composite inserts for use on all conductor types
35kV
55-7
F
1-3/8
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