Model VL – Vertical Lifting Clamp – Locking with Universal Lifting Shackle

• Allows for side loading of the lifting shackle up to 90°.
• Rated lift capacity lowers as the angle of the pull increases.

Lifts from Horizontal to Vertical – 180° arc

• Turn a single steel plate from horizontal to vertical to horizontal through a 180° 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.

3 Point Grip System

• Unique design has 2 upper grippers and 1 lower gripper on our 2 ton and later capacities – provides for more stability and longer gripper life.

Rated to lift material with a surface hardness up to 450 Brinell

Wide Jaw Openings – 2 to 3 times larger than other brands

• Lower up front clamp cost, more diverse lifts, and less operator change out time.

Working Parts Enclosed

• Working parts remain inside the body when the clamp is locked closed and when the clamp is locked open.
• Protects parts from damage when rolling material over and when the clamp is stored.