MODEL R
VERTICAL LIFTING LOCKING
MODEL RO
VERTICAL LIFTING LOCK OPEN ONLY
Application R/RO
The Model “R” is a vertical lifting clamp primarily used in the handling of heavy steel
plates in a wide range of plate thicknesses. Specific models are available for han-
dling “hot” plates, temperatures in excess of 200 Degrees F (+93 Degrees C). Re-
fer to Illustrations on next page. For all applications involving the handling of “hot
plates” refer to factory for written instructions.
The Model “R” incorporates a “Lock Open”, “Lock Closed” feature which facilitates
attaching and removing the clamp from the plate. The Model “RO” is available with
a “Lock Open Only” feature allowing the clamp to be “Locked Open”, lifted onto a
“Hot” plate and the lock released by use of a “Tag Line” attached to the locking pin
allowing the operator to be further away from the “Hot” plate. Refer to Definitions,
Page 2, for explanation of “Lock Open”, “Lock Closed” and “Lock Open Only”
clamps.
For identification of component parts, refer to exploded view of clamps located at
the end of the Maintenance Section.
WARNING: Refer to the section on operation and maintenance for the ap-
proved procedures in the operation and maintenance of this product.
