The Rex Clamp from Utility Solutions controls the loose conductor tail when a crew pulls conductor with a come-along or strap hoist. A rotating arm locks the clamp onto the strap and the conductor tail, so the tail stays out of the way while the lineworker finishes the job. Utility Solutions lists it as USRC-001 and says it is made in the USA.
| Item | What Utility Solutions lists |
|---|---|
| Item number | USRC-001 |
| Use | Controls the conductor tail ("hot tail") when pulling with a come-along or strap hoist |
| Conductor size | #6 ACSR to 750 MCM on the store page; up to 1.15 in. OD on the Utility Solutions page |
| Strap width | Up to 3 in. |
| Material | UV-resistant polymer, machined |
| Grip | Ergonomic grip |
| Lock | Rotating arm |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Documentation | Rex Clamp manual (PDF) on the product page |
Utility Solutions describes it as the first clamp of its kind. A patent is listed on the Utility Solutions page.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slide the clamp over the strap |
| 2 | Place the conductor tail in the jaws |
| 3 | Engage the rotating arm to lock the clamp in place |
| 4 | Set the clamp tight to the conductor, or let the conductor slide through the larger slot |
Do not load more than one strap in the slot. Utility Solutions says conductor can hold the shape it had on the spool and spring back at the crew, a bigger risk when the line is energized. See the manual on the product page for full instructions.
Utility Solutions makes two clamps for tail control, and they do different jobs.
| Rex Clamp | Tail Tamer | |
|---|---|---|
| Item number | USRC-001 | USTT-001 |
| Main use | Holds the conductor tail on a come-along or strap hoist pull | Temporary multi-purpose hot line clamp for stringing, cutting and connecting overhead conductors |
| Design | Rotating arm locks onto the strap and tail | Double-sided clamp that holds two conductors, with a tether and carabiner |
| Conductor size | #6 ACSR to 750 MCM | #6 copper up to 954 ACSR, or 1.1 in. diameter |
Controlling the loose conductor tail when pulling with a come-along or strap hoist, so the tail is out of the way.
The store page lists #6 ACSR to 750 MCM. The Utility Solutions page lists conductor up to 1.15 in. OD.
Up to 3 in. Load only one strap in the slot.
A UV-resistant polymer.
Yes. The Rex Clamp manual is linked on the product page.
No. The Tail Tamer is a double-sided hot line clamp for stringing, cutting and connecting conductors. The Rex Clamp holds the tail on a strap hoist or come-along pull.
To order the Rex Clamp, contact Powertech Associates at info@powertech-upsc.com or (860) 678-8772, or view USRC-001 in the store.
Last updated: November 2026.
