Listed below are some of the manufacturers whose parts are handled by Utility Equipment Parts, LLC. The UEP Guys also sell aftermarket parts which are compatible with many of the manufacturers equipment listed on this page. We are proud to be able to deliver to you the mission critical parts, tools and accessories that make a big difference in utility work. Parts that make your work more efficient and safe; things like bucket covers, aerial aprons, tool buckets, winch ropes, tow ropes, hooks, stanchions and more! Featured Companies and Manufacturers Heavy Duty Outrigger Pads … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck Without a Tow Rope
Tow rope is essential to your business and your safety. Sooner or later you will have a truck stuck in the mud, or some other inconvenient place. So, you need to have a tow rope handy. The best rope to own, like your winch rope, is made of synthetic fiber. Double braid cordage offers high strength and low stretch properties – ideal for a tow rope. In addition, synthetic ropes offer excellent wear life. You may be asking … what size tow rope do I need? Here’s a good rule of thumb: Multiply the weight of your vehicle by 2.5 times to get the right diameter tow rope. The 2.5 … [Read more...]
The Scoop on Winch Line Ropes
Winch line ropes stand ready when called upon to pull and lift. Today winch ropes are safer and more dependable than ever as synthetic fibers have revolutionized the industry. For that reason, they are easily forgotten and neglected. But that doesn’t mean your winchline rope doesn’t require some care, like washing. That’s right, dirt and sand can work into a winch ropes fibers and cause damage. There are 2 ways to clean your rope. Unwind the rope and hose it down end to end. That’s the easy way, but not the most effective cleaning method. The more effective and … [Read more...]