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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your new Global Plate Clamp. This lifting device now uses the latest 
technology to ensure you of a higher quality,  robust design with a high level of operator safety 
which is easier and safer to use, ensuring a longer service life. 

It is important that this manual be kept in a safe place where any operator of the Global Plate 
Clamp can refer to it and understand the operating principles of this device. All users of this Global 
Plate Clamp should read this manual in full and understand the safe operating principles of the 
device.

FEATURES

FEATURES OF THE GLOBAL PLATE CLAMPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

 

The Global Plate Clamps are manufactured to comply with AS4991.

 

Designed for the lifting and transferring of steel plates and other materials in a wide variety of 

industries such as; shipbuilding, construction, aircraft and offshore applications.

 

The Global vertical and horizontal plate clamps are suitable for the lifting and transfer in vertical 

and horizontal position of non-sagging steel plates.

 

These plate clamps are manufactured from high quality steel to guarantee the safety and 

durability required by industrial applications.

 

All clamps have been ergonomically designed to be user-friendly (smaller, lighter and more 

compact) while not sacrificing strength and durability.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE.

Summary of Contents for GLUC050

Page 1: ...PLATE CLAMPS Imported exclusively for the Global Lifting Group by Pacific Hoists Pty Ltd Pacific Hoists Ltd INSTRUCTION MANUAL Horizontal Plate Clamp Universal Plate Clamp ...

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Page 3: ...The Global Plate Clamps are manufactured to comply with AS4991 Designed for the lifting and transferring of steel plates and other materials in a wide variety of industries such as shipbuilding construction aircraft and offshore applications The Global vertical and horizontal plate clamps are suitable for the lifting and transfer in vertical and horizontal position of non sagging steel plates Thes...

Page 4: ...UC500 Capacity Kg 500 1000 2000 3000 5000 Jaw mm 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 50 Dimensions mm A ɸ30 ɸ48 ɸ68 ɸ74 ɸ80 B 43 63 78 85 100 C 34 50 61 57 66 D 0 17 0 22 0 27 0 32 0 52 Emin 106 145 174 207 240 F 10 12 16 20 24 Gmax 216 292 369 428 481 H 50 66 76 102 110 Net weight Kg 2 4 5 7 3 15 21 6 ...

Page 5: ...acity per unit Kg 750 1500 2500 4500 Capacity per pair Kg 1500 3000 5000 9000 Jaw mm 0 50 0 50 0 60 0 100 Dimensions mm Amax 50 50 60 100 B 127 220 260 290 C 100 110 130 165 Dmax 218 270 315 425 E ɸ30 ɸ36 ɸ40 ɸ40 Net weight per unit Kg 4 1 7 4 13 8 28 6 Net weight per pair Kg 8 2 14 8 27 6 57 2 ...

Page 6: ...o not use clamps at an angle to the edge of the plate or for lowering from vertical to horizontal or vice versa unless they are designed for the purpose Keep oil grease and similar contaminates away from jaws which use a friction grip material to hold the plate Never use plate clamps on hard or polished plate unless they have been specifically designed for that purpose Take great care to ensure th...

Page 7: ...ion contact Pacific Hoists technical support Some designs of plate clamp are suitable for lifting plates from the horizontal to the vertical and the inclusion of a pendant chain to provide articulation between the clamp and lifting hook is essential However the use of pendant chains should always be considered to prevent the hook weight being imposed on the clamp as this might cause the clamp to b...

Page 8: ...f clamps in conjunction with a spreader beam equally disposed about the centre of gravity to minimise the sag Ensure the clamps face each other to balance the horizontal clamping forces Take care to ensure no one clamp takes more than its rated capacity Put the clamps onto the plate as far as they will go If the sling is adjustable to accommodate various widths of plate ensure it is adjusted to gi...

Page 9: ... into contact with the friction material WARNING Teeth of jaws must not be re sharpened or re cut unless this has been specifically approved by the maker Regularly inspect the plate clamp If any of the following defects are found refer to a Competent Person Wear damage or distortion to fixed and moving jaws Frame opening out or cracked Insecure worn or bent pins bolts etc Worn friction grip materi...

Page 10: ... lifting eye The clamp will now stay attached to the to be lifted material in the pretensioned position The lifting application can begin After the lifting application is completed make sure the clamp is fully free of load by decending the crane hook The lifting eye of the plate clamp can now move freely and you are able to open the clamp by pulling the latch lever towards to jaw When storing the ...

Page 11: ...the Global Lifting Group by Pacific Hoists Pty Ltd For further information in relation to this product please contact the branch where the product was purchased HEAD OFFICE 24 Foundry Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 National Sales Service P 02 8825 6900 www pacifichoists com au INSPECTION LOG ...

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