Lifting clamps are work horses. They perform a multitude of lifting tasks. They elevate, move, position and reposition different materials every day across the country. Lifting clamps in NY may shift steel plates around. They may also be used to lift up and load cargo on ships in Maine harbors. Get in touch with Bilco Group!
Industries around the globe depend upon lifting clamps of various sizes and types to perform tasks on not just a daily, but on a minute-by-minute basis. Although not considered high tech, lifting clamps have become increasingly sophisticated. The best ones remain practical, easy to operate and a financial boon to companies. Other desirable characteristics include:
- Designs that are easy to operate
- Clamps that do not mark, mar or damage in any way the surface of the product they lift
- Safe to operate for all involved
- Lightweight
- Fiscally responsible
To meet these needs, companies are continually producing lifting clamps to address the current needs of its clients. Yet, in spite of changes and innovations, there are really only three basic types of lifting clamps: horizontal, vertical and universal.
Horizontal Lifting Clamps
Horizontal lifting clamps are designed to lift material in, as the name indicates, a horizontal position. Whether they lift and transfer steel plate, drums, structural shapes or other material, they do so only in this position. They are generally constructed, sold and meant to operate in pairs, sets of pairs or even in a tripod arrangement.
They may come in locks open or locks closed. The former makes it easier to load and unload the lifting clamps. The latter allows for a firmer grip on the selected material.
Vertical Lifting Clamps
Vertical lifting clamps in NY, NJ, or anywhere throughout the known world, are only capable of lifting and transferring their load in one position and one position only – vertical. They, like their horizontal counterpart may have locking or non-locking features.
Universal Lifting Clamps
In contrast to the horizontal and vertical lifting clamps, the universal is more adept at lifting, moving, turning over, clamping and positioning features. It does not have a specific preferred position. It can load vertically and on the side. It can move something from vertical into horizontal. As a result, in certain circumstances, and if it suitable for the material, universal lifting clamps do the work of the horizontal and vertical lifting clamps on NY projects requiring this skill.
When it comes to lifting clamps, NY companies take care to make sure the device and the product match. It is essential to do so or damage may result. Always select the right tool for the job. It pays in both the short and long run.