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beam clamps vgd model no vbc1 vbc2 vbc3 vbc5 vbc10 beam clamps capacity tons 1 2 3 5 10 test load kn 14.71 29.42 44.13 61.92 125.00 weight lbs 9.9 11.0 23.0 24.0 35.0 vanguard code 3856 0001 3856 0002 3856 0003 3856 0005 3856 0010 model flange width mm a maximum b minimum b maximum c d dimensions mm e f maximum f minimum g minimum h vbc 1 75-220 260 180 360 64 5 215 155 102 25 22 vbc 2 75-220 260 180 360 74 6 215 155 102 25 22 vbc 3 80-320 354 235 490 103 8 260 225 140 45 24 vbc 5 80-320 354 235 490 110 10 260 225 140 45 28 vbc 10 80-350 400 250 520 120 12 280 230 160 70 44 installation the installation of beam clamps must be performed by qualified riggers to attach clamps to a beam open the jaws slide the clamp over the flange and tighten the locking bar warning failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury or death · · · · these beam clamps are designed as an anchor point for straight vertical lifts only and must not be used in case of side pulls or where the angle of a vertical lift exceeds 3 degrees never exceed working load limits never lift loads over people do not use these beam clamps unless the beams have been tested and approved for attaching lifting devices unless the size range of the clamp corresponds with the size of the beam flange without making sure that they are fully tightened and properly engaged to support the load without making sure that the beams load rating exceeds the load rating of the beam clamp without closely inspecting for signs of wear or damage prior to use if the load swings during the lifting operation vanguard steel ltd.

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