VESTIL EPC-10 Vertical Plate Clamp, 1000 Lb. Capacity

Working Mechanism:

• Properly inspect the plate clamp before attaching it to a hoisting device using a safety hook with an automatically closing latch.
• Rotate the latch lever clockwise to unlock the clamp and position it above the workpiece.
• Press the clamp onto the workpiece's top edge till the top edge touches the back of the clamp mouth. Rotate the latch lever counterclockwise to lock the clamp.
• Raise the workpiece a few inches above the ground to confirm that it can balance when suspended. Reposition the clamp if required to improve the balance. Users can connect multiple clamps if the workpiece cannot be balanced using only one plate clamp.
• Lift the workpiece to a height and move it to the application area without touching the lock lever.
• Rotate the latch lever clockwise again to release the load. Disconnect the clamp from the hoist hook after use.

Compatible Accessories:

• Vestil HOOK-S-4 Swivel Hook: These swivel hooks come with a clevis and are used to lift vertical clamps using a hoist.

Standards and Approvals:

• ASME B30.20
• OSHA

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What are the factors responsible for the proper working of this plate clamp?

A.

• This plate clamp is used mostly on steel sheets. It is not designed for stainless steel or aluminium plates.
• The sheet / plate must weigh at least the minimum uniform plate weight (MUPW) of the clamp. This Vestil EPC-10 plate clamp having 1000 lb capacity has a MUPW of 200 lb.
• The plate being lifted must be clean and free of oil.
• Lifting plates / sheets of the same thickness can cause wear in a specific region of the clamp gripper. Replace the clamp if required.

Q. What are the lifting rules to follow while operating this plate clamp?

A.

• Users should not lift any material over themselves or other people working nearby. Clear the area and move the workers away before moving the loads.
• They should stabilise the loads while raising, lowering or moving them by standing at arm's length to the side of the material and holding the attached hoist hook or clamp bale.
• Always maintain the load level without swinging or rotating.