Rope Rescue/Equipment/Need/I-beam rigging clamps

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I-beam rigging clamps

• for training at Fire Hall
  • slanted I-beams 4 inches wide
  • horizontal I-beams approx 7-8 inches wide
• requirements yet to be defined

possible products:

• Universal SUPERCLAMP
  • Can be Loaded at Any Angle
  • Approved for Personnel Anchoring (tie-off)
  • http://www.lamcoinc.com/beamclamp.html

• Beam Clamp
  • 3 - 9" flange widths
  • WLL, Personal 2,000 lbf.
  • http://www.rescuetech1.com/beamclamp.aspx

• PMI Tractel Beam Clamp
  • This anchorage is designed to fit I-beams from 3 to 8.25 inches. Simple installation, removable. Meets ANSI, CSA, and OSHA 5400lbs (24kN) anchorage requirements.
  • one person rated.
  • 24kN should be sufficient for 2 person load at rescue SSSF because not weakened by knot.
  • http://www.ahsrescue.com/p-1223-pmi-tractel-beam-clamp.aspx
  • http://shop.pmirope.com/technical-hardware/index.aspx?pageID=43&productID=333&productMasterID=333

• RELIANCE LockJaw Remote Beam Grip Clamp
  • min width 5 inch
  • http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/

• possible sources:
  • possibly live load rated:
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
  • rating not obvious:
    • http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RBC
    • http://www.stageriggingonline.com/beamclamps.html
    • http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=4
    • http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps
    • http://www.torqhoist.com/show_unique_product.php?product_id=12