Hastings 460 Switch Head Stick, 1.25" Diameter

Description: 

The Hastings 460 Switch Head Stick is a rugged, live‑line rated hot stick built for safe switching, disconnecting, and operating energized equipment. Its 1.25" diameter fiberglass construction provides strength and stability, while the bronze switch head is engineered to NEMA standards for dependable performance in the field. Each stick is tested to ASTM F711 and meets OSHA live‑line tool requirements, making it a trusted choice for transmission and distribution crews handling daily switching tasks, storm response, and energized maintenance.

Physical Specifications:

• Stick type: Switch head hot stick

• Stick diameter: 1.25 in fiberglass

• Available lengths: 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft

• Construction: Solid fiberglass pole with smooth, contamination-resistant finish

• Head material: Bronze switch head built to NEMA standards

• Grip/operation: Designed for hot-line use with standard live-line handling techniques

Key Features:

• Bronze switch head built to NEMA standards

• ASTM F711 tested for live‑line insulation performance

• Meets OSHA electrical safety requirements

• 1.25" diameter fiberglass pole for strength and rigidity

• Available lengths: 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft

• Designed for switching, disconnecting, and operating energized equipment

• Smooth, durable finish resists contamination and field wear

• Lightweight and balanced for all‑day use

Compatibility & Usage: 

• Designed for switching, disconnecting, and operating energized equipment on overhead distribution and transmission systems

• Compatible with cutouts, switches, disconnects, and other NEMA‑standard switch hardware

• Works with all standard hot‑line tools, including shotgun sticks and auxiliary attachments

• Ideal for daily switching operations, energized maintenance, and storm response

• Suitable for crews working on 4 kV–35 kV distribution and higher‑voltage transmission depending on stick length

• Provides safe reach and electrical isolation when operating equipment at different electrical potentials

• Recommended for utilities, co‑ops, contractors, and any crew performing