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    Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. A. Top orientation. Contains Inset. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close, Style A.
    Image of Product. B. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close, Style B.
    Image of Product. C. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close, Style C.
    Image of Product. D. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style D.

    A

    B

    C

    D

    Image of Product. E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style E.
    Image of Product. F. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style F.
    Image of Product. G. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style G.
    Image of Product. H. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style H.

    E

    F

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    Image of Product. J. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps, Style J.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps.

    J

    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.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Automatic Close and Manual Open—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—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—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.
    Style A—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—Style B can lift I-beams.
    Style C—Style C come with a two-leg sling to lift large or flexible plates.
    45° Pivot and 90° Pivot—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.
    Rigid—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.
    Clamps
    Replacement Grippers
    Replacement
    Lifting Eyes
    For
    Thk.
    Overall
    Eye
    Style
    Wt. Cap., lb.
    Min.
    Max.
    Gripping
    Method
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Movement
    For Max. Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Pair
    Each
    Automatic Close and Manual Open
    A100 to 1,0001/16"5/8"Teeth2 3/16"4"9 1/2"2 3/4"2"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    A200 to 2,0001/16"3/4"Teeth3 1/16"4 3/4"11 1/4"3 1/16"2 1/16"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    A200 to 2,0003/4"1 3/8"Teeth3 5/8"5 7/8"11 1/4"3 1/16"2 1/16"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    A600 to 6,0001/16"1"Teeth3 9/16"6"14"3 13/16"3"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    B100 to 1,0001/16"5/8"Teeth2 1/8"4"9 1/2"2 5/8"2"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    B200 to 2,0001/16"3/4"Teeth2 5/8"4 3/4"11 5/16"3 1/16"2 1/16"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    B400 to 4,0001/16"7/8"Teeth3 9/16"5 1/8"12 1/8"3 5/16"2 1/4"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    B600 to 6,0001/16"1"Teeth3 7/16"6"15 1/16"3 13/16"3"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    C100 to 1,0001/16"5/8"Teeth2 7/8"4"7 1/2"6"3"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000———0
    C200 to 2,0001/16"3/4"Teeth3 5/8"4 3/4"9 1/4"6"3"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Automatic Close with Lock and Automatic Open with Lock
    D100 to 1,0001 3/8"Teeth2 3/4"5 7/8"11 1/2"2 1/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D200 to 2,0001 3/8"Teeth2 3/4"5 7/8"11 1/2"2 1/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D400 to 4,0001 5/8"Teeth4 1/8"8 3/8"15 1/4"3"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D800 to 8,0002 1/8"Teeth4 5/8"10"19"3 1/2"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D1,200 to 12,0002 1/8"Teeth4 5/8"10"19"3 1/2"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D2,000 to 20,0002 5/8"Teeth5 3/8"11 1/8"22 1/4"4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    D2,400 to 24,0001/2"3 1/8"Teeth6 1/4"12 1/2"25 3/8"4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    E100 to 1,0001 3/8"Teeth2 3/4"5 7/8"13"2 1/4"90° PivotBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    E600 to 6,0001 5/8"Teeth4 1/8"8 3/8"17 3/8"1 5/8"90° PivotBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    F200 to 2,0003/4"Teeth1 3/4"5"8 1/2"1 9/16"RigidBrinell 345, Rockwell C37ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    F400 to 4,0001 3/8"Teeth3 1/16"7 1/2"13"2 3/4"RigidBrinell 345, Rockwell C37ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    G200 to 2,0003/4"Teeth1 3/4"5"8 3/4"1 9/16"45° PivotBrinell 345, Rockwell C37ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    G400 to 4,0003/4"Teeth3 1/16"7 1/2"14 1/2"2 3/4"45° PivotBrinell 345, Rockwell C37ASME B30.200000000000000000———00———0
    H2,700 to 13,2002"Teeth5 5/8"11 1/2"29"6 15/16"3 3/4"90° PivotBrinell 300, Rockwell C32ASME B30.200000000000000000———00———0
     
    Manual Close and Manual Open
    J200 to 2,0001/16"1"Screw2 1/4"5 3/8"7 7/8"2 7/8"1 3/4"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000———0
    J600 to 6,0001/16"2"Screw3 3/4"7 7/8"10 5/8"3 3/8"1 7/8"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000———0
    J1,200 to 12,0001/16"3"Screw4 1/2"10"14 3/8"4 1/2"3 3/8"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000———0
     
    Plate Clamp Repair Kits

    Handheld Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Handheld Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps.
    Image of Specification. Vertical Material Position. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Handheld Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps.

    Vertical

    Material

    Position

    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
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    For Max. Hardness
    Material
    Material
    Position
    Each
    5005/16"1 7/8"4"6"Brinell 400, Rockwell C43SteelVertical00000000000000

    Beam-Lifting Tongs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Lifting Tongs. 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
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Shape
    Max.
    Wd.
    Max.
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Eye
    Dia.
    Material
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Features
    Specs. Met
    Each
    2,000Taper, Flat10"1"7 1/2"25"4"Steel20Hold-Open LatchASME B30.200000000000000
    3,000Taper, Flat5"5/8"6 1/2"14"4"Steel15Hold-Open LatchASME B30.20000000000000
    6,000Taper, Flat8"1"9 1/2"21"4"Steel35Hold-Open LatchASME B30.20000000000000
     

    Nonmarring Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Nonmarring Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate Clamps.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Nonmarring Vertical-Lift with 180° Flip Plate 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
    Replacement
    Grippers
    Overall
    Eye
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Gripping
    Method
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Movement
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Close with Lock and Automatic Open with Lock
    1,1003/8"Pad3 1/4"5"10"1 9/16"15° PivotASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000000
    2,2003/4"Pad4 5/16"7 1/4"12 1/8"1 3/16"15° PivotASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Vertical-Lift with 90° Tilt Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 90° Tilt Plate Clamps, Automatic Close.
    Image of Product. Automatic Close with Lock. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 90° Tilt Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift with 90° Tilt Plate Clamps.

    Automatic

    Close

    Automatic Close

    with Lock

    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).
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Automatic Close and Manual Open—Automatic close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip.
    Automatic Close with Lock—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—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.
    Clamps
    Replacement
    Grippers
    Replacement
    Lifting Eyes
    For
    Thk.
    Overall
    Eye
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Min.
    Max.
    Gripping
    Method
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Movement
    For Max. Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Close and Manual Open
    1,1001/16"5/8"Teeth2 3/16"4"11 13/16"2 3/4"2"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Automatic Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock and Remote Release
    6,6001/16"1 1/4"Teeth4 3/8"7 1/4"14 3/8"3 1/2"2"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000———0
    11,0001/16"1 1/2"Teeth5"8 7/8"16"3 1/2"2 1/2"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C43ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000———0
     

    Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps, Automatic Close.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps, Manual Close with Lock.

    Automatic Close

    Manual Close with Lock

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Teeth Grip. Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Smooth Grip. Horizontal-Lift Plate Clamps.

    Teeth Grip

    Smooth Grip

    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.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Automatic Close and Manual Open—Automatic-close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip.
    Manual Close with Lock—Manual-close clamps have a locking mechanism to keep them open for easy loading or closed to prevent accidental release.
    Smooth Grip—Clamps with a smooth grip won't damage surfaces, so they're ideal for handling soft and delicate materials.
    Overall
    Eye
    Wt. Cap. per
    Pair, lb.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Gripping
    Method
    Grip
    Type
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Movement
    For Max. Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Pair
    Automatic Close and Manual Open
    1,0001"Smooth6 1/8"6 1/2"1 1/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.2000000000000000
    1,0001"Teeth6 1/8"6 1/2"1 1/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000
    2,0002 1/2"Smooth8"11"1 1/2"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.200000000000000
    2,0002 1/2"Teeth8"11"1 1/2"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000
    6,0002 1/2"Teeth8 5/16"11 1/2"1 1/2"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000
    16,0003"Teeth10 7/8"15"1 3/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.2000000000000000
     
    Manual Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock
    4,0001"Teeth8 3/8"11 3/4"2 1/4"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000
    8,0001 1/2"Teeth9 1/2"15 3/8"3"RigidBrinell 450, Rockwell C47ASME B30.20000000000000000
     

    Nonmarring Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. Manual Lock. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Nonmarring Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps, Manual Lock, Automatic Close with Lock.
    Image of Product. Automatic Lock. Top orientation. Plate Clamps. Nonmarring Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Automatic Lock.
    Image of Specification. Vertical Material Position. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Nonmarring Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps.

    Manual Lock

    Automatic

    Lock

    Vertical

    Material

    Position

    Pads on these clamps stop 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 close automatically under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip. They open automatically when they are not under load, so you can insert a new plate. All clamps have a lock to prevent accidental release. They rotate 360°, so you can easily position your load where you need to.
    To make sure the grip is secure for safe lifting, only use these clamps within their capacity.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Manual Lock—Clamps with manual lock secure to a load when you latch them.
    Automatic Lock—Clamps with automatic lock secure automatically when positioned around a load. They’re quicker to use than clamps with an automatic lock.
    Clamps
    Replacement
    Grippers
    For
    Thk.
    Overall
    Eye
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Min.
    Max.
    Gripping
    Method
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Movement
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Close with Manual Lock and Automatic Open with Manual Lock
    110 to 2,8603/8"1 15/16"Pad8 1/2"7 1/8"14 1/8"1"RigidASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000
    110 to 3,3001 3/16"2 15/16"Pad10 1/4"8 1/2"15 7/8"1"RigidASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000
     
    Automatic Close with Automatic Lock and Automatic Open with Automatic Lock
    110 to 2,8603/16"1 9/16"Pad9 1/8"6 3/4"15 1/8"13/16"RigidASME B30.200000000000000000000000000000
    110 to 3,30013/16"2 3/8"Pad10 3/8"8 1/8"16 3/4"13/16"RigidASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Plate-Lifting Hooks—For Lifting

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Chain Sling (Not Included). Front orientation. Hooks. For Lifting Plates, For Lifting, Eye.
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Hooks. For Lifting Plates, For Lifting, Eye.

    Shown with Chain Sling (Not Included)

    Lift thick plates or multiple sheets without scratching them. These hooks don’t have teeth that will bite into your material. However, because they don’t clamp in place, they’re more difficult to position before lifting. Attach them to a crane or hoist using a chain assembly to lift heavy, flat materials such as steel plates.
    Use the included safety-pin shackle to connect these hooks to a chain sling. The chain sling must be rigged at a minimum horizontal angle of 45°.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Hooks
    Replacement Safety
    Cotter-Pin Shackles
    Hook
    Eye
    For Straight-Link
    Chain Trade Size
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Safety
    Factor
    Opening
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    ID
    Thk.
    Fabrication
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    For Grade 100 Chain
     
    Red Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
    9/32"4,3005:12"1 3/4"2 1/2"1 5/16"1/2"Heat Treated400ASME B30.20Shackle0000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"8,8005:12 5/8"3"3"1 11/16"11/16"Heat Treated400ASME B30.20Shackle00000000000000000000000000
    1/2"15,0005:13 1/2"4"3 1/2"2 1/4"1"Heat Treated400ASME B30.20Shackle000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"22,6005:14 3/8"5"5"3"1 1/4"Heat Treated400ASME B30.20Shackle000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps

    Image of Product. A. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps, Automatic Close, Style A.
    Image of Product. B. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps, Automatic Close with Lock, Style B.
    Image of Product. C. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps, Style C.
    Image of Specification. Vertical Material Position. Front orientation. Plate Clamps. Vertical-Lift Plate Clamps.

    A

    B

    C

    Vertical

    Material

    Position

    Use these clamps to raise a metal plate straight up from its original vertical position.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Automatic Close—Automatic close clamps close under their own weight; as the load increases, so does the grip.
    Automatic Close with Lock— 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—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—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.
    Screw Grip—Clamps with screw grip are not for use on hardened alloy plates.
    Clamps
    Replacement
    Grippers
    Overall
    Eye
    Style
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Gripping
    Method
    Opening
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Movement
    For Max. Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Close and Automatic Open
    A5005/16"Teeth1 7/8"3 3/4"8"1 1/2"1"RigidBrinell 400, Rockwell C4300000000000000———0
     
    Automatic Close with Lock and Manual Open with Lock and Remote Release
    B1,0003/4"Teeth2 13/16"4 5/8"11 1/4"2 3/8"RigidBrinell 300, Rockwell C33ASME B30.20000000000000000000000000000
    B2,0003/4"Teeth3 3/16"5 7/8"13 3/4"2 5/8"RigidBrinell 300, Rockwell C33ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000
    B4,0001"Teeth3 1/2"6 3/4"16 3/8"3 5/8"RigidBrinell 300, Rockwell C33ASME B30.2000000000000000000000000000
     
    Manual Close and Manual Open
    C5,0001"Screw4"5 1/2"14 1/2"6"2 1/2"RigidBrinell 300, Rockwell C32ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000
    C5,0002"Screw4"7 1/2"14 1/2"6"2 1/2"RigidBrinell 300, Rockwell C32ASME B30.200000000000000000000000000
     
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