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WarrantyFive Year

Introducing eight new solutions to make wire fishing easier and safer. With tape lengths from 50’ to 250’ and a choice of 3 types of tape material, the UpperHand™ product line

offers solutions for every hand-pulling application.

Exclusive Handle DesignRevolutionary shape provides unparalled ease-of-use

Built-In Hang HoleSimplifies merchandisingand keeps display neat

MADE INMADE IN

Impact-Modified Housing

Withstands drops onto concrete of 25' and more

Nylon/Fiberglass Tape

Plated Carbon Steel Tape

Standard Carbon Steel Tape

Overmolded Rubber Grip

Improves operation and control

www.gardnerbender.com | PO Box 3241 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3241 | 414.352.4160 | fax 414.352.2377 6615 Ordan Drive | Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1X2 | 905.564.5749 | fax 905.564.0305

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UpperHand™ Fish Tapes Traditional Fish Tapes

Ease of UseInterior grip fitsthe user's palm,reducing thenumber ofpressure pointscommon on mostfish tapes.

Keeps WristStraightUpperHand's™ergonomic handlekeeps the angle of the users wrist in a straight andlocked position toreduce wrist strain.

UncomfortableStandard fishtapes are notergonomicallydesigned to fitcomfortably in the user's palm.

AwkwardStandard fishtapes force theuser's wrist intoan awkwardposition creatingwrist strain.

How Does the UpperHand™ Compare?

Steel Fish Tapes GB Ideal Greenlee KleinUpperhand™ Tuff-Grip™ Standard Grip-It™

DurabilityDrop Test 25' 15' 19' 16'Warranty 5 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Ease of UseTape Length 65' / 125' / 250' 65' / 120' / 240' 65' / 125' / 240' 65' / 120' / 240'Tape Material plated carbon steel blued steel blued steel carbon steelHandle Design Ergonomic standard standard standardHandle Grip comfort grip TPR rubber plastic plastic plasticPull / Rewind force < 3lbs < 3lbs < 3lbs < 3lbs

Advantages +5 0 +1 +1

Non-conductive GB Ideal Greenlee KleinFish Tapes Upperhand™ Tuff-Grip™ Standard Grip-It™Durability

Drop Test 25' 15' 19' 16'Pull Rating 500 lbs 500 lbs 250 lbsWarranty 5 Year 5 Year 1 Year 1 Year

Ease of UseTip Non-conductive Conductive Conductive ConductiveTape Length 50' / 100' 50' / 100' 50' / 100' 50' / 100'Tape Material Nylon/Fiberglass Nylon/Fiberglass Nylon Nylon/FiberglassHandle Design Ergonomic standard standard standardHandle Grip comfort grip TPR rubber plastic plastic plasticPull / Rewind force < 3lbs < 3lbs < 3lbs < 3lbs

Advantages +4 0 +1 +0

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Designed for Easier Fishing

A Whole New HandleGB's extensive field testing identified whatcontractors really want in a professional fish tape.The result is the UpperHand™ - a fish tape with atruly innovative “ergonomic” handle. The handlekeeps the user's wrist in a normal, upright positionto reduce strain and enhance productivity on the job.

Improved Interior GripRubber over-molding, formed to fit the user'spalm offers a minimum of pressure points for themost comfortable grip on the market today.Superior ease-of-use makes the UpperHand™the fish tape of choice among contractors.

A Tape for Every Job

Standard Carbon SteelTried-and-true, toughand economical solution for wire pulling.

Corrosion-Resistant PlatedWire (the R series)

The toughest, mostdurable tape for long-lasting use.

Non-Conductive Fiberglass Core with Nylon Jacket

Exclusive non-conductivetip and unique flat shapeis easier to feed yet ableto pull up to 500 lbs.

Tougher Than the Competition

UpperHand's™ improved design leads the industryby withstanding 25' drop tests without breaking.

Drop Test Results

GB - UpperHand™

Competitive Models

20'

15'

10'

5'

Specifications

25'

FTS-65R FTS-125R FTS-250R FTS-65 FTS-125 FTS-250 FTN-50R FTN-100RTape Length 65' 125' 250' 65' 125' 250' 50' 100'

Tape MaterialCorrosion resistant Corrosion resistant Corrosion resistant Standard Standard Standard Fiberglass core Fiberglass coreplated carbon steel plated carbon steel plated carbon steel carbon steel carbon steel carbon steel w/ nylon jacket w/ nylon jacket

Handle / Housing Material Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABS Nylon / ABSw/ rubber grips w/ rubber grips w/ rubber grips w/ rubber grips w/ rubber grips

Weight 3.0 lbs 5.2 lbs 8.2 lbs 2.8 lbs 4.9 lbs 8.0 lbs 2.5 lbs 2.99 lbs

Internal / External Ring Diameter 4" / 81⁄2" 51⁄2" / 12" 51⁄2" / 12" 4" / 81⁄2" 51⁄2" / 12" 51⁄2" / 12" 51⁄2" / 12" 51⁄2" / 12"

Country of Origin Assembled in USA Assembled in USA Assembled in USA Assembled in USA Assembled in USA Assembled in USA Made in Taiwan Made in Taiwan

Warranty 5 year 5 year 5 year 5 year 5 year 5 year 5 year 5 year

Unit Packaging Style Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve Wrap around sleeve

Unit Packaging Dims 13.75"H x 8.5"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D 13.75"H x 8.5"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D 17.8"H x 12"W x 2"D

Unit Packaging Weight 3.03 lbs 5.22 lbs 8.39 lbs 2.84 lbs 4.95 lbs 8.11 lbs 2.8 lbs 3.3 lbs

UPC 0-32076- 05608-7 05610-0 05612-4 05607-0 05609-4 05611-7 05787-9 05789-3

Master Pack Style Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase Standard non-cutcase

Master Pack Quantity 5 2 2 5 2 2 2 2

Master Pack Dimensions 14"H x 9"W x 10"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D 14"H x 9"W x 10"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D 4.5"H x 13"W x 17"D

Master Pack Weight 15.5 lbs 11.37 lbs 17.69 lbs 15 lbs 10.83 lbs 17.16 lbs 5.6 lbs 6.6 lbs

I2of5 5-00-32076- 05608-2 05610-5 05612-9 05607-5 05609-9 05611-2 05787-4 05789-8

The Fiberglass Advantage

The Lightest Tape AroundAt just 1/10 the weight of traditionalmodels, the FTN-50R and FTN-100R arethe most portable and easy-to-use fishtapes available today.

The Easiest Tape to FishUse the Fiberglass UpperHand™ to gentlyfish wire through conduit that alreadycontains cable. The tape's exclusive flatshape glides easily to prevent damage.

Exlusive Non-Conductive TipConstructed of high-impact ABS in astreamlined design, the exclusive tip pullsup to 500 lbs while preventing hang up inthe conduit. Non-conductive fabricationprevents accidental shorting of liveconductors.

Corrosion-Resistant Carbon Steel Tapes Standard Carbon Steel Tapes Fiberglass Tapes

Fish Tapes Like No Other!

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