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Open the catalog to page 1Safety Clamps have beenAmerican made and owned for over 60years. We offer a diverse selection ofclamps at affordable prices and quick delivery. Take a look at our list ofclamp features to see why you should be stocking Safety Clamps today! ASKABOUT OUR NEWBEAM DIVISION! Lower up front clamp cost and more diverse lifts with one clamp - saves operator change out time. Our 1/2 ton Model VL Safety Clamp can lift material from 0 - 1 3/8” thick. You would have to buy 3 clamps of another brand to lift this range: 0 - 3/4”, 1/2 - 1”, 3/4 - 1 1/4” and they still have not matched the capability of Safety...
Open the catalog to page 2Vertical Lifting Clamps - Locking - 1800 rotation Automatic close, horizontal to vertical lift through 1800 arc HL-Lock Locks open and closed to help secure and expedite lifts
Open the catalog to page 3Lifts from Horizontal to Vertical - 1800 rotation • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. Locks Open and Closed • Locks open to facilitate loading and unloading clamp and protects grippers from damage. • Locks closed onto material for a more secure lift. Remote Release Lock Handle • By attaching a tag line to the lock handle, the operator is able to lock open the clamp from a distance when the load is at rest and secured. • Also available: Double Remote Locking Handle that also allows the operator to lock the clamp closed when loading the clamp...
Open the catalog to page 4• Allows for side loading of the lifting shackle up to 900. • Rated lift capacity lowers as the angle of the pull increases (refer to Figure A). • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. • Locks open to facilitate loading and unloading clamp and protects grippers from damage. • Locks closed onto material for a more secure lift. • By attaching a tag line to the lock handle, the operator is able to lock open the clamp from a distance when the load is at rest and secured. • Unique design has 2 upper grippers and 1 lower gripper on our 2 ton and larger...
Open the catalog to page 6MODEL VL-SJ1/2, 1, and 2 Ton Rated Lift Capacities Compact Lighter Weight Clamp designed to lift smaller objects with big clamp featuresLifts from Horizontal to Vertical - 1800 rotation • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. • Locks open to facilitate loading and unloading clamp and protects grippers from damage. • Locks closed onto material for a more secure lift. • By attaching a tag line to the lock handle, the operator is able to lock open the clamp from a distance when the load is at rest and secured. • Also available with Stainless Serrated...
Open the catalog to page 8MODEL VLC1/2 through 6 Ton Rated Lift Capacities Same features as Model VL except it Locks Closed Only • Requires operator to manually hold clamp in “open” position when loading and unloading the clamp and locks closed onto material for a more secure lift. • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. • Similar models of other brands are vertical lift only. • By attaching a tag line to the lock handle, the operator is able to open the clamp from a distance when the load is at rest and secured. • Unique design has 2 upper grippers and 1 lower gripper...
Open the catalog to page 9Special clamp designed for use in shot blasting applications • Enclosed body made of high strength shock resistant steel. • Working parts remain inside the body when clamp is locked closed and locked open. • Protects working parts from blast media. • Protects working parts from damage when rolling material over and when the clamp is stored. Lifts from Horizontal to Vertical - 1800 rotation • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. Locks Open and Closed • Locks open to facilitate loading and unloading clamp and protects grippers from damage. • Locks...
Open the catalog to page 10MODEL VLX1/2 through 3 Ton Rated Lift CapacitiesFeatures:The Model VL with an Extended Wedge Shaped Lower Jaw • Used to wedge the clamp between the top two plates of stacked steel. • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. • Locks open to facilitate loading and unloading clamp and protects grippers from damage • Locks closed onto material for a more secure lift. • By attaching a tag line to the lock handle, the operator is able to lock open the clamp from a distance when the load is at rest and secured. • Unique design has 2 upper grippers and 1...
Open the catalog to page 11Spring Loaded for automatic closingLifts from Horizontal to Vertical - 1800 rotation • Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 1800 arc. Rated to lift material with a surface hardness up to 450 Brinell • Also available with Stainless Serrated Grippers to prevent material contamination. Special Jaw Openings Available • Fit the jaw opening to your material thickness range. • Extend the grippers out for clearance. • Shape the jaw opening to accommodate your lift. Durable clamp design keeps parts enclosed and protected at all times • Protects parts from damage...
Open the catalog to page 12• Lifts and transfers a single steel plate in a vertical position only. • Do Not use for horizontal to vertical lifts. • Unique design has 2 upper grippers and 1 lower gripper on our 2 ton and larger capacities - provides for more stability and longer gripper life. • Working parts remain inside the body at all times.
Open the catalog to page 13Operating Aids for Vertical Lifting Clamps Read and Understand the Operator’s Manual before use. Make sure the load to be lifted is properly balanced. Always choose the proper model clamp and rated capacity Never exceed 100 side load with a vertical lifting clamp for the lift. unless using the Model VL with a Universal Shackle. Minimum rated capacity is 10 % of the maximum rated capacity of the clamp. Ensure the grippers are properly engaging the material before making a lift. Visual inspections should be performed before each lift. Never lift more than one plate at a time. Do not begin lift...
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