Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate-Lifting Clamps










Take the strain out of manually standing up stacked plates before lifting them—these clamps have a full 180° range of motion. They can raise the plate from stacked to standing, then lift it vertically, so you can move the plate where you need it. When you're ready to put the plate down again, they can place it on its opposite side.
To make sure the grip is secure for safe lifting, only use these clamps within their weight capacity range.
Automatic close and manual open are quick and easy to use because they don’t have a locking mechanism, but they are less secure than clamps with a lock. These clamps close under their own weight—as the load increases, so does the grip. To open, first set your plate down. Then, press down on the shackle until the cam retracts and remove the plate.
Automatic close with lock and automatic open with lock are more secure than clamps without a lock. They close under their own weight—as the load increases, so does the grip. These clamps must be unlocked before they will automatically open and release the plate.
Manual close and manual open use a screw to grip the plate, so you can fit a range of plate thicknesses. As the load gets heavier, the bite of the cam increases, which gives the clamp a secure grip on the plate. To open, first set your plate down. Then, press down on the shackle until the cam retracts and remove the plate.
Rigid clamps lift vertical plates straight up and down but lose their grip when angled. Make sure your plate is fully vertical, and the bottom edge is resting on the ground, before lifting.
Pivoting clamps safely lift vertical loads at an angle. Also known as sideloading clamps, they are more flexible than rigid clamps. Use them individually or in pairs with a two-leg sling (not included) to lift longer plates.
Style A have wear indicator grooves that let you know when the cam should be replaced—if any teeth are flattened, chipped, or dulled between the grooves, it’s time to swap it out. Style B can also lift I-beams. Style C come with a two-leg sling to lift large or flexible plates.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Clamps | |||||||||||||||||||
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For Thick. | Overall | Eye | Replacement Grippers | Replacement Lifting Eyes | |||||||||||||||
Style | Cap., lbs. | Min. | Max. | Grip Type | Opening Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Movement | For Max. Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | Each | Each | |||
Automatic Close and Manual Open | |||||||||||||||||||
A | 100-1,000 | 1/16" | 5/8" | Teeth | 2 3/16" | 4" | 9 1/2" | __ | 2 3/4" | 2" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
A | 200-2,000 | 1/16" | 3/4" | Teeth | 3 1/16" | 4 3/4" | 11 1/4" | __ | 3 1/16" | 2 1/16" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
A | 200-2,000 | 3/4" | 1 3/8" | Teeth | 3 5/8" | 5 7/8" | 11 1/4" | __ | 3 1/16" | 2 1/16" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
A | 600-6,000 | 1/16" | 1" | Teeth | 3 9/16" | 6" | 14" | __ | 3 13/16" | 3" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 100-1,000 | 1/16" | 5/8" | Teeth | 2 1/8" | 4" | 9 1/2" | __ | 2 5/8" | 2" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 200-2,000 | 1/16" | 3/4" | Teeth | 2 5/8" | 4 3/4" | 11 5/16" | __ | 3 1/16" | 2 1/16" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 400-4,000 | 1/16" | 7/8" | Teeth | 3 9/16" | 5 1/8" | 12 1/8" | __ | 3 5/16" | 2 1/4" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
B | 600-6,000 | 1/16" | 1" | Teeth | 3 7/16" | 6" | 15 1/16" | __ | 3 13/16" | 3" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
C | 100-1,000 | 1/16" | 5/8" | Teeth | 2 7/8" | 4" | 7 1/2" | __ | 6" | 3" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
C | 200-2,000 | 1/16" | 3/4" | Teeth | 3 5/8" | 4 3/4" | 9 1/4" | __ | 6" | 3" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Automatic Close with Lock and Automatic Open with Lock | |||||||||||||||||||
D | 100-1,000 | __ | 1 3/8" | Teeth | 2 3/4" | 5 7/8" | 11 1/2" | 2 1/4" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
D | 200-2,000 | __ | 1 3/8" | Teeth | 2 3/4" | 5 7/8" | 11 1/2" | 2 1/4" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Each | Pair | Each | |||||||||||||||||
D | 400-4,000 | __ | 1 5/8" | Teeth | 4 1/8" | 8 3/8" | 15 1/4" | 3" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
D | 800-8,000 | __ | 2 1/8" | Teeth | 4 5/8" | 10" | 19" | 3 1/2" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
D | 1,200-12,000 | __ | 2 1/8" | Teeth | 4 5/8" | 10" | 19" | 3 1/2" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
D | 2,000-20,000 | __ | 2 5/8" | Teeth | 5 3/8" | 11 1/8" | 22 1/4" | 4" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
D | 2,400-24,000 | 1/2" | 3 1/8" | Teeth | 6 1/4" | 12 1/2" | 25 3/8" | 4" | __ | __ | Rigid | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Each | Each | Each | |||||||||||||||||
E | 100-1,000 | __ | 1 3/8" | Teeth | 2 3/4" | 5 7/8" | 13" | 2 1/4" | __ | __ | 90° Pivot | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Each | Pair | Each | |||||||||||||||||
E | 600-6,000 | __ | 1 5/8" | Teeth | 4 1/8" | 8 3/8" | 17 3/8" | 1 5/8" | __ | __ | 90° Pivot | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Each | Each | Each | |||||||||||||||||
F | 200-2,000 | __ | 3/4" | Teeth | 1 3/4" | 5" | 8 1/2" | 1 9/16" | __ | __ | Rigid | 345 Brinell, Rockwell C37 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
F | 400-4,000 | __ | 1 3/8" | Teeth | 3 1/16" | 7 1/2" | 13" | 2 3/4" | __ | __ | Rigid | 345 Brinell, Rockwell C37 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
G | 200-2,000 | __ | 3/4" | Teeth | 1 3/4" | 5" | 8 3/4" | 1 9/16" | __ | __ | 45° Pivot | 345 Brinell, Rockwell C37 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
G | 400-4,000 | __ | 3/4" | Teeth | 3 1/16" | 7 1/2" | 14 1/2" | 2 3/4" | __ | __ | 45° Pivot | 345 Brinell, Rockwell C37 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
H | 2,700-13,200 | __ | 2" | Teeth | 5 5/8" | 11 1/2" | 29" | __ | 6 15/16" | 3 3/4" | 90° Pivot | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C32 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Manual Close and Manual Open | |||||||||||||||||||
J | 200-2,000 | 1/16" | 1" | Screw | 2 1/4" | 5 3/8" | 7 7/8" | __ | 2 7/8" | 1 3/4" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
J | 600-6,000 | 1/16" | 2" | Screw | 3 3/4" | 7 7/8" | 10 5/8" | __ | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
J | 1,200-12,000 | 1/16" | 3" | Screw | 4 1/2" | 10" | 14 3/8" | __ | 4 1/2" | 3 3/8" | Rigid | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Repair Kit for Style D 4,000-lb. Capacity Clamps (Includes Bolt, Gripper, Nut, Pins, Spring) | 00000000 | Each | 0000000 |
Repair Kit for Style D 1,000 to 2,000-lb. Capacity Clamps (Includes Bolt, Gripper, Nut, Pins, Spring) | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Repair Kit for Style D 8,000-lb. Capacity Clamps (Includes Bolt, Gripper, Nut, Pins, Spring) | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Nonmarring Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate-Lifting Clamps


Pads on these clamps prevent the grip from biting into the load. They can take a metal plate of any hardness that is stacked horizontally, lift it vertically, and then place it down horizontally on its other side. Clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip. The lock keeps them closed to prevent accidental release. Clamps automatically open and lock when they are not under load so a new plate can be easily inserted. They have an eye that pivots to allow lifting angles up to 15° without reducing the capacity. The eye adjusts to accommodate unbalanced loads.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Clamps | |||||||||||
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Overall | Replacement Grippers | ||||||||||
Cap., lbs. | For Max. Thick. | Grip Type | Opening Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Eye Dia. | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Automatic Close with Lock and Automatic Open with Lock | |||||||||||
1,100 | 3/8" | Pad | 3 1/4" | 5" | 10" | 1 9/16" | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
2,200 | 3/4" | Pad | 4 5/16" | 7 1/4" | 12 1/8" | 1 3/16" | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Vertical-Lift Plate-Lifting Clamps




Use these clamps to raise a metal plate straight up from its original vertical position.
Automatic close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip. Clamps with a lock stay closed to prevent accidental release.
Automatic open clamps open automatically when they are not under load so you can easily insert a new plate.
Manual open with lock and remote release clamps have a pull chain so you can open them remotely when they are not under load. They lock when open for easy loading.
Clamps with screw grip are not for use on hardened alloy plates.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Clamps | |||||||||||||||
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Overall | Replacement Grippers | ||||||||||||||
Cap., lbs. | For Max. Thick. | Grip Type | Opening Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Eye Dia. | Eye Lg. | Eye Wd. | For Max. Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | Each | |||
Automatic Close and Automatic Open | |||||||||||||||
A | 500 | 5/16" | Teeth | 1 7/8" | 3 3/4" | 8" | __ | 1 1/2" | 1" | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Automatic Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock and Remote Release | |||||||||||||||
B | 1,000 | 3/4" | Teeth | 2 13/16" | 4 5/8" | 11 1/4" | 2 3/8" | __ | __ | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C33 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
B | 2,000 | 3/4" | Teeth | 3 3/16" | 5 7/8" | 13 3/4" | 2 5/8" | __ | __ | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C33 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
B | 4,000 | 1" | Teeth | 3 1/2" | 6 3/4" | 16 3/8" | 3 5/8" | __ | __ | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C33 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Manual Close and Manual Open | |||||||||||||||
C | 5,000 | 1" | Screw | 4" | 5 1/2" | 14 1/2" | __ | 6" | 2 1/2" | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C32 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
C | 5,000 | 2" | Screw | 4" | 7 1/2" | 14 1/2" | __ | 6" | 2 1/2" | 300 Brinell, Rockwell C32 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nonmarring Vertical-Lift Plate-Lifting Clamps


Pads on these clamps prevent the grip from biting into the load. Use them to raise a metal plate of any hardness straight up from its original vertical position. Clamps automatically close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip. They open automatically when they are not under load so a new plate can be easily inserted.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Horizontal-Lift Plate-Lifting Clamps





Use in pairs with a two-leg sling (not included) to transfer metal plates in a horizontal position. Unlike other plate-lifting clamps, these can pick up multiple plates at the same time.
Automatic-close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip.
Manual-close clamps have a locking mechanism to keep them open for easy loading or closed to prevent accidental release.
Clamps with a smooth grip won't damage surfaces, so they're ideal for handling soft and delicate materials.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Overall | ||||||||
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Cap. per Pair, lbs. | For Max. Thick. | Grip Type | Wd. | Ht. | For Max. Hardness | Specifications Met | Pair | |
Automatic Close and Manual Open | ||||||||
1,000 | 1" | Teeth | 6 1/8" | 6 1/2" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 0000000 |
1,000 | 1" | Smooth | 6 1/8" | 6 1/2" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2,000 | 2 1/2" | Teeth | 8" | 11" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 |
2,000 | 2 1/2" | Smooth | 8" | 11" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
6,000 | 2 1/2" | Teeth | 8 5/16" | 11 1/2" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 |
16,000 | 3" | Teeth | 10 7/8" | 15" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 00000000 |
Manual Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock | ||||||||
4,000 | 1" | Teeth | 8 3/8" | 11 3/4" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
8,000 | 1 1/2" | Teeth | 9 1/2" | 15 3/8" | 450 Brinell, Rockwell C47 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Vertical-Lift with 90° Tilt Plate-Lifting Clamps



Clamps can take a metal plate that is stacked horizontally and tilt it up 90° so it can be lifted in a vertical position. After lifting, clamps can place the plate back down in the original position (plate can not be flipped over).
Automatic close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip. Clamps with a lock stay closed to prevent accidental release.
Manual open with lock and remote release clamps have a pull chain so they can open remotely when they are not under load. They lock when open for easy loading.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
Clamps | ||||||||||||||||
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For Thick. | Overall | Eye | Replacement Grippers | Replacement Lifting Eyes | ||||||||||||
Cap., lbs. | Min. | Max. | Grip Type | Opening Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Lg. | Wd. | For Max. Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | Each | Each | |||
Automatic Close and Manual Open | ||||||||||||||||
1,100 | 1/16" | 5/8" | Teeth | 2 3/16" | 4" | 11 13/16" | 2 3/4" | 2" | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Automatic Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock and Remote Release | ||||||||||||||||
6,600 | 1/16" | 1 1/4" | Teeth | 4 3/8" | 7 1/4" | 14 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 2" | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
11,000 | 1/16" | 1 1/2" | Teeth | 5" | 8 7/8" | 16" | 3 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | ASME B30.20 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Long-Arm Lifting Tongs


Also known as die-lifting tongs, these tongs can be used to lift tall objects and reach into machinery. As you lift these tongs, their scissor-action grip increases. They’re yellow for high visibility in busy areas.
Tongs that are made in the U.S. have a label that confirms they are manufactured in the United States.
Powder-coated steel tongs resist corrosion in wet environments.
Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
Lifting Tongs | |||||||||||||
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Open | Replacement Shackles | ||||||||||||
Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Wd. | For Max. Thick. | Wd. | Ht. | Eye Dia. | Material | Color | Weight, lbs. | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Lifting Tongs | |||||||||||||
2,000 | 20" | 9" | 37" | 29" | 1 1/2" | Powder-Coated Steel | Yellow | 70 | ASME B30.20 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3,000 | 38" | 14" | 58" | 50" | 1 1/2" | Powder-Coated Steel | Yellow | 100 | ASME B30.20 | 000000000 | 00000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Lifting Tongs Made in the U.S. | |||||||||||||
2,000 | 20" | 7" | 30" | 29" | 4" | Painted Steel | Yellow | 30 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3,000 | 38" | 10 3/4" | 52" | 47 1/2" | 6" | Painted Steel | Yellow | 90 | ASME B30.20 | 00000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Beam-Lifting Tongs

Apply tension to the lifting eye and the scissor-action grip firmly grabs flat and tapered beams. As the tongs lift, the grip increases.
Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
For Beam | Closed | |||||||||||
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Capacity, lbs. | Shape | Max. Wd. | Max. Thick. | Wd. | Ht. | Eye Dia. | Material | Weight, lbs. | Features | Specifications Met | Each | |
2,000 | Tapered, Flat | 10" | 1" | 7 1/2" | 25" | 4" | Steel | 20 | Hold-Open Latch | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 0000000 |
3,000 | Tapered, Flat | 5" | 5/8" | 6 1/2" | 14" | 4" | Steel | 15 | Hold-Open Latch | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 |
6,000 | Tapered, Flat | 8" | 1" | 9 1/2" | 21" | 4" | Steel | 35 | Hold-Open Latch | ASME B30.20 | 000000 | 000000 |
Hand-Held Vertical-Lift Plate-Lifting Clamps


Lift metal plates by hand. Clamps close under its own weight; as the lift increases, so does the grip. They open automatically when not under load so you can easily insert a new plate.
Warning: Never use to lift items over people.
Overall | |||||||||
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Capacity, lbs. | For Max. Thick. | Opening Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | For Max. Hardness | Material | Material Orientation | Each | |
500 | 5/16" | 1 7/8" | 4" | 6" | 400 Brinell, Rockwell C43 | Steel | Vertical | 0000000 | 0000000 |