The universal tool series in this section has been carefully selected for interventions in energized installations using the universal insulating pole.

These tools are equipped with “toothed” universal heads for their perfect coupling with a universal pole, for hot-stick operations with absolute precision.

Each universal tool has its own properties and its main purpose is to replace manual operation, even if the work angles or positions are unfavorable.

RC403-0005 Removedor de contrapino - Ritz Ferramentas -  RC403-0005
Cotter pin remover.
It is used in disc insulator decoupling to displace the cotter pin when its eye is in the opposite direction of the structure.
Approx. weight 0.38 kg (0.84 lb)
RC403-0006 Posicionador de contrapino - RC403-0006
Cotter positioner.
It is used in disc insulator couplings to insert the cotter pin in its locking position when its eye is in the opposite direction of the structure.
Approx. weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)
RC403-0011 Adaptador com mola para impulso - Ritz - RC403-0011
Knocker.
Due to the impact caused by its coil spring, this tool is designed for easy extraction of cotter pins when used in with cotter pullers, especially in tight spaces and adverse conditions.
Approx. weight 0.27 kg (0.60 lb)
RM4455-87 Garfo ajustador de concha - Ritz - RM4455-87
Ball socket adjuster
Designed to position the insulator ball socket during installation or removal. It is also used as an auxiliary tool during cradle installation in “V” chains and when installing tensioner poles.
Approx. weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)
RC403-0126 Garfo ajustador de concha - Ritz - RC403-0126
Ball socket adjuster
Similar to the RM4455-87 ball socket adjuster, this tool is designed to handle objects up to Ø 69 mm.
Approx. weight 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)
 RC403-0175 Garfo ajustador de concha (revestido com plástico) - Ritz - RC403-0175
Ball socket adjuster (plastic coated)
The plastic coating prevents damage to disc insulators or poles during handling.
Approx. weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb)
RC403-0177 Tenaz multi-angular - Ritz - RC403-0177
All-angle pliers.
Designed to hold nuts, fittings, or any other moving parts during intervention. Its wing nut allows pre-adjustment of the best desired angle.
Approx. weight 0.88 kg (1.94 lb)
Ritz - Universal Tools ATR 10994-1 - ATR10994-1
Multi-angled tongs with double jaw.
Approx. weight 1.00 kg (2.20 lb).
It has the same application as RC403-0177, but it has a double jaw)
RC403-0314 Lixa para condutor - Ritz - RC403-0314
Conductor sander.
Designed to clean the live conductor surfaces before installing grounding connectors or clamps, especially in oxidized copper conductors where cleaning by other methods is difficult.
Approx. weight 0.29 kg (0.64 lb)
RC403-1416 Garra de amarração - Ritz - RC403-1416
Tie wire claw.
Hand-shaped, acts as tweezers to manipulate wires or preformed wires during their installation on the conductor.
Approx. weight 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)
RC403-1417 Cabeçote multi-uso - Ritz - RC403-1417
Utility-head.
Designed for different interruptions in energized installations, such as: installing or removing blocks, nylon straps, switches, etc.
Approx. weight 0.24 kg (0.53 lb)
RM4455-2 Colocador e sacador de pino - Rtiz - RM4455-2
Pin holder.
Designed for the placement and removal of pins in insulator chains through its blade, which holds the pin holder head firmly up to Ø 15 mm during handling.
Approx. weight 0.21 kg (0.46 lb)
RM4455-5 Grampo para anel de guarda - Ritz - RM4455-5
Cut-Out Tool.
Designed for handling the corona ring through its vice-type shape with plasticized hooks.
Max. aperture 75 mm | Ø max. 45 mm
Approx. weight 0.78 kg (1.72 lb)
RM4455-6 Chave com catraca - Ritz - RM4455-6
Ratchet wrench.
Designed for the handling of bolts and nuts in energized installations through interchanging sockets. Equipped with a universal rotating screw at its end, it can be used with universal poles.
Approx. weight 0.69 kg (1.52 lb)
 RM4455-9 - VMR01479-2 Desconector - Ritz - RM4455-9                                      - VMR01479-2
Disconnect.
Special head designed for opening or closing disconnect or fuse switches. Made of aluminum alloy (RM4455-9) and bronze alloy (VMR01479-2)
Approx. weight 0.06 kg (1.46 lb)        0.17 kg (0.37 lb)
RM4455-10 Adaptador de peças - Ritz - RM4455-10
Chuck Blank.
Designed to allow the installation of various tools through their welded fixings, making them universal for various interventions in energized installations.
Approx. weight 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)
- RC403-0834    - RC403-1071
Preform wire applicator
Specially developed for installation or removal of preform wire or lace on live conductors offering rotation control, which is difficult with other tools.
Due to its small size, the RC403-0834 is recommended for top lacing work.
Weight approx. 0.10 kg (0.22 lb)
Catalog Reference Ø A (mm) Ø B (mm)
RC403-0834 27 44.5
RC403-1071 35 76
 RM4455-12 Extrator de contrapino por impulso - Ritz - RM4455-12
Snapout Cotter Key Remover.
Spring-action tool designed to remove cotter pins from insulators in energized installations when its head is directed towards the structure.
Approx. weight 0.17 kg (0.37 lb)
RM4455-13 Desconector por impulso - Ritz - RM4455-13
Snapout Disconnect.
Spring-loaded action tool designed to open stuck disconnect or fuse switches. 
Approx. weight 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)
RM4455-15 Locador de pino - Ritz - RM4455-15
Locating Pin.
It is used for easy introduction of pins and screws into metal structure fittings and insulator chains when the holes in these fittings need to be aligned. 
Approx. weight 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)
RM4455-17 Cabeçote com gancho duplo - Ritz

-    RM4455-17
Fixed Prong Tie Stick Head
Used for manipulating tie wires which have looped ends. It is very useful where loose ends of tie wire must be rolled up to prevent contact with crossarm or hardware while untying.
Approx. weight: 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)

RM4455-18 Instalador de Contrapino - Ritz - RM4455-18
Cotter Key Installing Tool.
Designed for pin or hardware replacement through its clamps, which hold them tightly when they are out of reach of the electrician.
Approx. weight 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)
RM4455-19 Sacador auxiliar de contrapino - Ritz - RM4455-19
Cotter Key Pusher.
Designed to couple and uncouple insulators.
The straight end allows the cotter pin to move from the inner shell housing, while the curved portion is used to push the cotter pin back into the housing.
Approx. weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb)
RM4455-22 Suporte de concha - Ritz - RM4455-22
Ball Socket Adjuster.
Shaped like a hook, it is designed to manipulate the socket position during the cotter pin installation or removal.
Approx. weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)
RM4455-23 Arco de serra - Ritz - RM4455-23
Hack Saw.
Designed to cut components close to the live conductor, even at unfavorable angles.
Approx. weight 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
RM4455-26A Serra para poda - Ritz - RM4455-26A
Pruning Saws.
Designed to saw tree branches near energized installations.
Approx. weight 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)
FLV31476-1 - FLV31476-1
Saw for pruning with auxiliary hooks
With hooks at ends the tip to assist in removing cut branches.
Approx. weight: 0.46 kg (1.02 lb)
Ritz - Universal Tools - RM4455-66.jpg - RM4455-66
Saw handle.
This tool acts as a handle for the pruning saw RM4455- 26A, for rubber glove work. 
Approx. weight 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)
RM4455-28 Chave de fenda - Ritz - RM4455-28
Screwdriver.
Designed for the installation and removal of slotted head screws in energized installations.
Approx. weight 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)
RM4455-29B Cabeçote para grampos com até 152 mm - Ritz - RM4455-29B
Head for clamps up to 152 mm.
Designed for the installation and removal of eyescrew clamps in energized or non-energized installations.
Approx. weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)
RM4455-36 Torniquete Auxiliar - Ritz - RM4455-36
Link Stick Head.
it is designed to hold light components or conductors during interventions in energized installations. It has an aperture capacity of 6 to 19 mm. Body edges are rounded to prevent damage to conductors.
Approx. weight 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)
RM4455-37 Adaptador de ferramentas - Ritz - RM4455-37
Chuck Blank.
Designed for the coupling of various tools, with a firm attachment through a wing nut, making them a universal tool for the different energized interventions.
Approx. weight 0.14 kg (0.31 lb)
RM4455-38 Espelho - Ritz - RM4455-38
Mirror.
Designed for inspections in energized installations not directly visible. The angle of the concave mirror can be preset, to give the electrician a better working position.
Approx. weight 0.37 kg (0.82 lb)
RM4455-39 Gancho para isolador - Ritz - RM4455-39
Shepherd Hook.
For handling and lifting insulator chains. Its articulation is designed to maintain alignment with the insulator at all times.
It is also used as a support during interventions in energized installations, such as: pole or yoke installations.
Approx. weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)
RM4455-40 Lâmina fixa para amarração - Ritz - RM4455-40
Fixed Blade Tie Stick Head.
It has a blade with a 60° tilt in relation to the pole, for lace wire handling.
Provided with deep V-shaped for easy wire extraction, even in hard to reach places.
Approx. weight 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)
RM4455-46 Suporte flexível para soquete hexagonal - Ritz - RM4455-46
Flexible Wrench Head.
Designed for fitting to 1/2” standard sockets when installing or removing bolts or nuts.
Approx. weight 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
RM4455-50 Faca - Ritz - RM4455-50
Skinning Knife.
Allows cutting objects or removing conductor insulation in energized installations.
Approx. weight 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)
RM4455-63  -  RM1889 Escova em “V” para limpeza de condutor - Ritz - RM4455-63                                    - RM1889
Conductor Cleaning Brush.
It has steel bristles for excellent pressure around the conductor during cleaning. Available in models RM4455-63, with a universal socket for coupling to a universal stick, and RM1889, with a grip for manual use (when used with rubber insulating gloves). Steel bristles may be purchased for replacement in packages with 10 units: (RM1899).
Approx. weight 0.17 kg (0.37 lb)        0.36 kg (0.79 lb)
Ritz - Universal Tools - RH4455-64.jpg - RH4455-64
Extension with drip skirts. 
This tool is designed for coupling on insulating poles for use in emergency situations under rain.
Approx. weight 1.10 kg (2.42 lb)
 RM4455-67    -    RT403-1101 Tenaz para isolador _ Ritz - RM4455-67                                    - RT403-1101
Insulator Forks.
Designed to hold the insulator during its installation or removal.
With a pre-set angle on the wing nut, and by turning the screw, the fiber jaws are adjusted from 76 to 108 mm
(3” to 4-1/4”) on model RM4455-67, and 57 to 89 mm (2 1/4” to 3-1/2”) on model RT403-1101.
Approx. weight 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)
RM4455-69 Gancho rotativo para amarração - Ritz - RM4455-69
Rotary Prong Tie Stick Head.
It has free rotary prong at its ends to do and undo laces.
Approx. weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)
RM4455-70 Lâmina rotativa para amarração - Ritz - RM4455-70
Rotary Blade Tie Stick Head.
A tool with a V-shaped steel blade and free swivel on its axis.
It is used to undo laces without eye at its end.
Approx. weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)
RM4455-71 Desconector pontado - Ritz - RM4455-71
Pointed Disconnect.
A head used for circuit breaker switch operation.
Approx. weight 0.09 kg (0.20 lb)
 RM4455-72 Medidor de bitola de condutor - Ritz - RM4455-72
Conductor Gauge.
It is designed for fast and accurate gauge measurement of ACSR, solid or multi-stranded copper conductors, for 4 Cu up to 4/0 ACSR.
Approx. weight 0.08 kg (0.18 lb)
RM4455-77 Extrator de cartucho - Ritz - RM4455-77
Fuse Puller.
With universal fit, it is designed to install, mobilize, or remove Ø 13 to 38 mm fuse switch cartridges in energized installations by rotating the universal pole.
The cartridge puller angle can be pre-set using the wing nut.
Approx. weight 0.97 kg (2.14 lb)
RM4455-77 Extrator de cartucho - Ritz - RM4455-78
Fuse Puller.
Similar in application to model RM4455-77, this tool has an aperture capacity of 25 to 64 mm.
Approx. weight 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)
Ritz - Universal Tools - Fuse Puller - FLV03811-3
Fuse Puller
Designed to install, mobilize, or remove Ø 30 to 90 mm fuse switch cartridges in energized installations by rotating the universal pole.
Approx. weight 1.40 kg (3.09 lb)
RC403-2270 -    RC403-2270
Aerosol can holder
Intended for safe application of paint and lubricant to energized equipment
in hard-to-reach places or insecticide to bee and wasp nests, on poles and
crossarms.
Optional: CPR-30485 - Protective Cover for Aerosol Applicator.
Approx. weight: 0.21 kg (0.46 lb)
 RM4455-79 Gancho espiral - Ritz - RM4455-79
Spiral Disconnect.
It is designed for several tasks, such as: 
    - opening yoke locks to release trunnions or adjustable sleeves on tensioning poles;
    - assisting in installing energized side yokes;
    - cable tensioner mounting and removal.
Approx. weight 0.18 kg (0.40 lb)
 RM4455-80 Gancho para corda e galho - RM4455-80
Tree and Rope Hook.
Designed for pushing/pulling tree branches out of the work area near energized installations or to untangle ropes.
Approx. weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)
RM4455-82 Colocador e extrator de contrapino - Ritz - RM4455-82
All Purposes Cotter Key Tool.
Specially designed for installing and extracting cotter pins in insulator anchor chains.
It has guiding slots for the cotter pin during mounting.
Approx. weight 0.09 kg (0.20 lb)
RM4455-84 Adaptador universal - Ritz - RM4455-84
Universal adapter.
It is provided with a thumbscrew to couple to a universal head, allowing the change of the installation angle of a tool.
Approx. weight 0.11 kg (0.24 lb)
RM4455-85 Martelo - Ritz - RM4455-85
Hammer.
Designed for you to strike hard in energized installations to move them.
Approx. weight 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
 RM4455-86 Mordente auxiliar - Ritz - RM4455-86
Bolt Head Wrench.
It acts as a fixed wrench for Ø 3/4” and 5/8” bolts, preventing them from turning when the nut is moved with the RM4455-89 ratchet wrench and RC403-1085 and RC403-1085M multi-angle sockets.
Approx. weight 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
RM4455-88 Chave fixa - Ritz Ferramentas - RM4455-88
Bolt Head Wrench
It acts as a fixed wrench for Ø 3/4” and 5/8” bolts preventing them from turning when the nut is moved with the RM4455-89 ratchet wrench and RC403-1085 and RC403-1085M multi-angle sockets.
Approx. weight:0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
RM4455-89 Chave cachimbo com catraca - Ritz - RM4455-89
Ratchet Wrench.
Designed to tighten 5/8” square nuts on energized installations hardware, regardless of thread length.
Approx. weight 1.19 kg (2.62 lb)
 RM4455-92 Escova tubular para condutor - ritz - RM4455-92
Conductor Cleaning Brush.
It has a semitubular shape with Ø 64 mm external length and a swivel head with universal fit for use for coupling to universal poles. Designed to clean the whole circumference of an energized conductor.
Approx. weight 0.53 kg (1.17 lb)
RM4455-93 Escova tubular manual para condutor - Ritz - RM4455-93
Conductor Cleaning Brush.
Similar to model RM4455-92 (Ø 64 mm), for manual use with the aid of insulating gloves for increased safety.
Approx. weight 0.30 kg (0.66 lb)
RC403-0320  -    RC403-0450     (Ø 64 mm externo)        (Ø 76 mm externo)

- RC403-0320                                    - RC403-0450

(Ø 64 mm external)                           (Ø 76 mm external)
Conductor Cleaning Brush.
Also similar to the RM4455-92 model, it has a plastic coated steel handle for better grip for electricians, who should wear insulating gloves during handling.
Approx. weight 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)        0.45 kg (0.99 lb)

RM4455-96 Sacador de contrapino em alavanca - Ritz - RM4455-96
Cotter key Puller
It is designed for easy partial extraction of the cotter pin through its “petal” shape that, by moving the lever, gently extracts the cotter pin that is perpendicular to the structure.
Approx. weight 0.28 kg (0.62 lb)
RM4455-97 Ferramenta para chave “W” - Ritz - RM4455-97
Tool for “W” keys
Designed for replacement of W-type cotter pins (commonly used in Europe and Japan) using its slot.
Approx. weight 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)
RM4455-100 Adaptador universal flexível - Ritz - RM4455-100
Flexible Universal Adapter.
This tool is designed to rotate another universal tool in series with it, even at an angle when coupled to a universal pole or hot stick.
Approx. weight 0.72 kg (1.59 lb)
 RM4455-102 Instalador de pino - Ritz - RM4455-102
Pin Installer.
This tool allows the placement of pins in insulator chains through its three tightly grasping clamps.
Approx. weight 0.40 kg (0.88 lb)
RM4455-103 Instalador de Contrapino - Ritz - RM4455-103
Cotter Key Installing Tool.
This tool is designed for the installation of angled cotter pins in the insulator chains through its multi-snap device.
Approx. weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)
 FLV16148-1 Gancho universal - Ritz - FLV16148-1
Universal Hook.
This tool is designed for handling objects up to Ø 64 mm.
Approx. weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb)
FLV16165-1 Prolongador universal - Ritz -    FLV16165-1
Universal Extension Device.
This tool is designed for the extension, in certain cases, of other universal tools in hard to reach places.
Approx. weight 0.15 kg (0.33 lb)
FLV16159-1 Martelo com proteção de borracha - Ritz - FLV16159-1
Rubber Coated Hammer.
Designed to strike equipment in energized installations to move them. 
Approx. weight 0.40 kg (0.88 lb)
FLV11042-1 Cabeçote Tipo Croque - Ritz - FLV11042-1
Boat-hook Tool.
Used by firefighters to break glass, roofs, etc. to clear places that need to be accessed, such as buildings, homes, sheds after a fire, reducing accidents.
Approx. weight 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)
Ritz - Universal Tools - FLV29611-1

- FLV29611-2
Spacer mounting head.
Tips made of steel with the purpose of allowing some flexibility so that the electrician can position them in the best possible way during use. Coated in red plastisol to improve the tool's visibility at a distance.
Approx. weight 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)