A bucket truck carries a lot of small gear, and each piece does one job. This guide covers what each piece is for, with the specs the manufacturers publish.
Polymeric bucket hooks from Utility Solutions are machined hooks with a 5-year warranty. The USBH-001 is rated 35 lb WLL. The USBH-002 is rated 45 lb WLL on the outside hook and 55 lb combined on the interior hooks. A wide-slot variant is available for lined buckets.
Youngstown leather protectors go over rubber insulating gloves. Primary protectors fit Class 1 through 4 gloves and are arc rated 32 cal/cm². Youngstown states that its leather protectors do not protect against shock or voltage.
Youngstown FR work gloves list arc ratings from 8.6 to 72 cal/cm². Youngstown also states that its arc rated gloves do not protect against shock or voltage.
Advanced Visibility makes GlowGuard FR vests in Class 2 and Class 3. Both are built the same way and differ in ANSI 107 class and sizes.
| GlowGuard Class 2 | GlowGuard Class 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Item | 170-02-70-1 | 172-02-70-1 |
| Hi-vis class | ANSI 107 Class 2 | ANSI 107 Class 3 |
| Flame resistance | Inherent FR, HRC 1, 6.6 cal | Inherent FR, HRC 1, 6.6 cal |
| Fabric | 5.5 oz breathable, moisture wicking | 5.5 oz breathable, moisture wicking |
| Tape | GlowGuard tape | GlowGuard tape |
| Closure | Non-conductive breakaway zipper | Non-conductive breakaway zipper |
| Pockets | 1, plus lanyard opening | 1, plus lanyard opening |
| Color | Hi-vis yellow | Hi-vis yellow |
| Sizes | M to 3XL | M to 5XL |
| Back logo option | Yes | Yes |
Advanced Visibility states the GlowGuard tape measures 1800+ mcd/m² two minutes after charging, and takes 480 minutes (8 hours) to fade to 0.32 mcd/m², which it describes as about 100 times the limit of human perception. The glow charges from natural daylight or artificial light. See Class 2 vs. Class 3 Advanced Visibility vests for how the two classes differ.
GlowGuard is a visibility feature. It does not provide electrical insulation or arc-flash protection and does not replace work lighting.
A BLUE STRIPE link stick is a hot stick with a hook or lift end for tasks like insulating strap hoists while tensioning lines. Load ratings run from 1,500 to 4,000 lb depending on configuration.
The USBH-001 is rated 35 lb WLL. The USBH-002 is rated 45 lb WLL on the outside hook and 55 lb combined on the interior hooks.
No. Youngstown states that its arc rated gloves and leather protectors do not protect against shock or voltage. Protectors are worn over rubber insulating gloves.
Advanced Visibility states the tape fades to 0.32 mcd/m² in 480 minutes (8 hours) after charging, measured under its stated conditions.
The ANSI 107 class and the sizes. Both are inherent FR (HRC 1, 6.6 cal) with the same fabric, tape, zipper and pocket. The Class 2 comes in M to 3XL and the Class 3 in M to 5XL.
Powertech Associates supplies Utility Solutions, Youngstown and Advanced Visibility products to electric utilities, line contractors and municipal crews. Shop all Utility Solutions products online, or go straight to the Youngstown protectors and the Class 2 and Class 3 GlowGuard vests. To confirm sizes, lengths and options, contact Powertech Associates.
Last updated: November 2026.
