LC horizontal plate clamp is a professional tool designed for heavy horizontal lifting scenarios. It has a rated lifting capacity of 5-15 tons, a safety factor of more than 4.0, and is suitable for high-strength steel plates, alloy plates and heavy composite plates with a thickness of 8-80mm. Compared with PPD horizontal plate clamps, the LC series has achieved a leap in structural strength and load-bearing capacity. The weight is 20%-25% higher than the PPD with the same load (10-ton LC is about 18kg, PPD is about 15kg), but the clamping force is increased by more than 50%. Its core design adopts a "dual-drive clamping" structure (mechanical manual + gravity self-tightening), taking into account the stability of heavy loads and the convenience of operation. It is widely used in heavy machinery factories, large shipyards, steel structure projects and other scenes that need to lift heavy and large plates, balancing the needs of heavy-load clamping and precise control.
Stock no. | Model | WLL (t) | Jaw opening (mm) | Weight (kg) |
HS3010401 | LC1 | 1.0 | 0-13 | 2 |
HS3010402 | LC2 | 2.0 | 0-22 | 4.5 |
HS3010403 | LC3 | 3.0 | 3-35 | 8.9 |
Dual drive clamping, heavy load stability. Different from the single gravity self-tightening of PPD, LC adopts the dual system of "manual pre-tightening + gravity self-tightening": manually rotate the screw to achieve initial clamping (pre-tightening force ≥5kN for 10-ton class), and gravity drives the secondary clamping device to further tighten during lifting, with a total clamping force of 30-45kN (10-ton load), which is 50% higher than PPD (PPD 10-ton class is about 20kN). The dual system ensures that thick plates (>40mm) are not loose during lifting, while PPD may slip slightly due to insufficient self-tightening force in the scenario of thick plates >40mm.
Wide adaptation, thick plate compatibility. The clamping thickness range is 8-80mm (PPD is 5-40mm), and ultra-thick plates (such as 60mm marine steel plates) can be adapted by adjusting the screw. The clamping contact area is 300-500cm² (10-ton class), which is 50%-100% larger than PPD, and the pressure per unit area is lower (≤0.1MPa), which is suitable for uniform force on thick plates to avoid local deformation. The adjustment range of the lateral positioning block spacing is extended to 100-500mm, which is more suitable for wide plates (such as 2-meter wide steel plates) than PPD's 50-300mm.
Heavy-duty structure, strong impact resistance. The main body is made of Q460 high-strength alloy steel forging (PPD is Q355B welded structure), the wall thickness of key parts is 15-20mm (PPD is about 10mm), and the impact resistance is improved by 60%, which can withstand accidental collisions during plate hoisting (such as slight collisions with equipment in the workshop). The surface is treated with sandblasting + epoxy primer + topcoat, and is resistant to salt spray for 800 hours (PPD is 600 hours), adapting to more severe industrial environments.
Precise control, controllable operation. The self-tightening unlocking function of PPD is retained, but a manual emergency unlocking device is added: in case of emergencies (such as plate jamming), the clamping device can be forcibly loosened by a wrench, which is more flexible than the pure gravity unlocking of PPD. The clamping height is ≤200mm (PPD≤150mm), which is slightly higher but compatible with thick plate stacking. The price is 30%-40% higher than the PPD with the same load.
Heavy machinery manufacturing. 80mm thick steel plates (10-15 tons) are hoisted for heavy machine tool beds. LC's dual-drive clamping ensures that the steel plates are stable during transportation, avoiding displacement caused by vibration, and can complete 4-5 precise alignments per hour (PPD is 30% less efficient in thick plate scenarios); large press frame plate handling (8-12 tons), wide positioning blocks are suitable for 2-meter wide steel plates, and dual-system clamping prevents side slip.
Shipbuilding and marine engineering. 20-60mm marine high-strength steel plates (10-15 tons) are hoisted in shipyards. LC's salt spray resistance adapts to the humid environment of the workshop, and dual-drive clamping achieves precise docking of plates during hull segment assembly (deviation ≤3mm); offshore platform steel structure thick plates (50-80mm) are transported. The heavy structure resists the bumps and shocks of marine transportation and is more suitable for ocean-going operations than PPD.
Large-scale steel structure projects. Super high-rise building steel columns are hoisted with 50mm thick alloy steel plates (8-12 tons). The LC double clamping system ensures that the steel plates remain motionless during high-altitude hoisting, and the manual pre-tightening function is suitable for the complex hoisting environment of the construction site; the wide clamping surface prevents the thick plates from bending due to their own weight during the transportation of bridge steel structure box beam plates (60-80mm), and improves the installation accuracy.
Q1: How to choose the horizontal plate clamp with PPD?
A: For thick plates (>40mm), heavy loads (>8 tons), and double insurance, choose LC; for thin plates (<40mm), light loads (<8 tons), and efficiency, choose PPD. For example: LC is used to lift 60mm thick plates in shipyards, and PPD is used to transfer 20mm thin plates in automobile factories.
Q3: What are the key points of manual pre-tightening and self-tightening?
A: Manual pre-tightening must achieve "no relative sliding of plates" (about 30% of the rated clamping force). Excessive pre-tightening will cause the screw to deform; the self-tightening device relies on gravity to trigger, and the lifting speed must be stable (≤0.1m/s) to avoid impact loads that damage the coordination of the dual systems. The combination of the two can evenly distribute the clamping force and extend the life of the clamp.
Q3: When does the wear-resistant liner need to be replaced?
A: It must be replaced when the liner thickness is worn>3mm (original thickness 8mm) or cracks appear on the surface. The liner is bolted (PPD is glued), the replacement time is 50% shorter than PPD (about 10 minutes), and the wear-resistant material (Cr-Mn steel + rubber composite) has a life of 3 times that of PPD pure rubber pads (LC about 3000 operations, PPD about 1000 operations).
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