When the tail of a grip is the leading end, the bands are particularly important to prevent accidental release caused by tripping on obstructions. A conductor-to-conductor (double-socking) pulling operation is a good example: where two grips connect two conductors to form a temporary splice. Bands should be applied to the ends of the grips as illustrated herein. It is also common practice to tape over the banded tail area to assure smooth passage through the sheaves.

The conductor should be installed in the grip up to the elbows of the aluminum shoulders in order to assure full and complete gripping action. The banding procedure is then followed as illustrated on page T-15.

Note: In all cases two Punch-Lok bands should be double wrapped approximately one inch to two inches (2.54 cm. and 5.08 cm.) from the grip's tail. Banding is required to ensure maximum reliability and guard against accidental release.