The H-Lift Vertical Lifting Clamp (VLCA Type) is a robust, heavy-duty handling device engineered specifically for the safe vertical lifting, turning, and transporting of single steel plates.
Always check the load reduction chart when side-loading. The capacity of the clamp may decrease at certain angles.
| Item No. | Capacity | Proof Load | Jaw Opening | Dimensions (mm) | Net Weight | Product Code | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | U | V | L | ||||||
| (t) | (kN) | (mm) | - | - | - | - | (kg) | ||
| VLCA008 | 0.8 | 15.68 | 0 - 16 | 123 | 265 | 40 | 44 | 2.8 | 160100800 |
| VLCA010 | 1.0 | 19.6 | 0 - 22 | 124 | 295 | 50 | 54 | 3.6 | 160101000 |
| VLCA020 | 2.0 | 39.2 | 0 - 30 | 154 | 385 | 54 | 56 | 5.5 | 160102000 |
| VLCA030 | 3.0 | 58.8 | 0 - 40 | 180 | 400 | 60 | 72 | 10.0 | 160103000 |
| VLCA050 | 5.0 | 98.0 | 0 - 50 | 222 | 483 | 68 | 76 | 17.0 | 160105000 |
| VLCA080 | 8.0 | 156.8 | 0 - 60 | 265 | 535 | 65 | 90 | 26.0 | 160108000 |
| VLCA100 | 10.0 | 196.0 | 0 - 90 | 290 | 600 | 80 | 95 | 32.0 | 160110000 |
| VLCA120 | 12.0 | 235.2 | 25 - 90 | 408 | 700 | 80 | 113 | 48.0 | 160112000 |
| VLCA160 | 16.0 | 313.6 | 60 - 125 | 465 | 780 | 100 | 121 | 80.0 | 160116000 |
| VLCA200 | 20.0 | 392.0 | 0 - 90 | 563 | 933 | 100 | 140 | 149.0 | 160120000 |
| VLCA300 | 30.0 | 588.0 | 10 - 90 | 568 | 918 | 100 | 142 | 155.0 | 160130000 |
Lifting clamps utilize various mechanisms (lever, cam, roller, or screw) to provide a friction grip on the plate. When selecting a clamp, consider:
IMPORTANT: Minimum Load Requirement
Some clamps (especially cam action types) rely on a minimum load to engage the gripping force safely. Unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer:
• The load should not be less than 20% of the Safe Working Load (SWL).
• The plate thickness should not be less than 20% of the maximum jaw opening.
Do not use defective clamps. Place the clamp over the load center. If the plate is long and tends to bend, use two clamps with a spreader beam to prevent the clamps from twisting. Keep oil, grease, and contaminants away from the gripping jaws.
Regularly inspect for:
