Commercial · PSC Load-It® FG008 Telescopic
FG008 — 4–8 ft Fibreglass Telescopic Load-It® MagHead
One tool. Adjustable working distance. The FG008 fibreglass telescopic pole provides a 4–8 ft working range for crews whose standoff requirement varies across tasks or shifts.
Why Fibreglass
Built around handling weight and electrical properties.
The FG008 uses a fibreglass telescopic pole rather than a metal shaft for two reasons: weight and electrical properties. At full 8 ft extension, handling weight becomes a significant factor in operator control and fatigue across a shift.
Fibreglass keeps the pole's handling weight manageable at full extension. Fibreglass is also electrically non-conductive — a relevant secondary consideration in environments where a metal extension pole would be undesirable near live electrical equipment.
Configuration Options
Three head configurations. One selection principle.
Available in the same three head configurations as the fixed-reach range: 90° Flex Head, 180° Swivel Head, and 360° Rotation. Head selection follows the same decision logic — the primary question is whether the operator's position changes during the task.
For controlled, repeatable approach geometry where the engagement angle remains relatively consistent.
For tasks where the operator moves around the load and the working angle changes during the positioning sequence.
For complex geometries or access conditions where rotational freedom of the magnetic face is required.
Inspection Requirements
The telescopic mechanism adds one critical inspection layer.
Requires the standard pre-use check for all Load-It® tools, plus additional inspection of the extension mechanism: the extension collars must seat securely and the locking mechanism must engage positively at the required length before each use.
A telescopic pole with a locking failure at extension presents a different risk profile from a fixed-length tool — this inspection step must not be omitted.
Who the FG008 Is For
Best suited to variable-task environments.
Crews moving between tasks with different standoff requirements.
Sites where lift geometries and access conditions vary.
Mixed task profiles that benefit from adjustable working distance.
Operations where reduced tool inventory is a priority.
For operations with a narrow, well-defined range of tasks and consistent standoff requirements, a fixed-length tool is typically the better choice — lighter, more rigid, with simpler inspection and more predictable handling.
Related Engineering Resources
Continue the FG008 selection process.
Use the engineering hub, Selection Centre and magnetic-force guidance to confirm whether FG008 is the correct matched system for the application.
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