Plate Clamps

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Plate Clamps for Lifting Plate clamps for lifting are an indispensable tool in a variety of industries, from construction and manufacturing to material handling and warehouse operations. Specifically designed to move sheet metal, steel plates, and other similar materials, they are the perfect solution for transporting cumbersome materials with precision and ease. Also called plate dogs or plate grabs, these lifting plate clamps grip the edge of steel plate and sheet metal so a crane, hoist, or lifting beam can move it without welding lugs or wrapping slings. Whether you need a steel plate clamp for lifting sheet stock off a pallet or a set of lifting clamps for steel plate on a fab floor, the right choice comes down to load, jaw opening, and material hardness - which we break down below. We stock plate clamps from Crosby, Terrier, and M&W, with working load limits from 1,000 lbs. up to 60,000 lbs. Vertical vs Horizontal There are two primary styles of plate lifting clamps: horizontal and vertical. As their name implies, the primary difference is their lifting orientation. Vertical Lifting Clamps for Plates Vertical clamps have jaws that close vertically to create a secure grip on your metal sheets or steel plates. Most are intended only for vertical orientation lifting, but there is a subset called universal lifting clamps. They are designed to be able to move a sheet horizontally to vertically or vice versa. Horizontal Steel Plate Lifting Clamps Horizontal plate clamps are used in pairs, one on each side of the sheet. This style is often used for both lifting and unloading material because you can move multiple sheets at the same time. Universal Lifting Clamps Universal lifting clamps work in both orientations. One clamp lets you lift a plate flat, turn it, and set it down vertical, or the reverse, without changing your rigging. Shop the Terrier TSU and Crosby IPU10 . Plate Lifting Clamps at a Glance Style Best For Example Models Vertical Lifting one plate in a