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

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Contents 1 Need 2 Requirements 3 Product options 3.1 Potentially suitable 3.2 suitability uncertain 3.3 Not suitable

Need

I-beam rigging clamps

• for training at Fire Hall
  • sloped I-beams, flange 4 inches wide
    • need to determine flange thickness
    • exterior roof has 12 degrees slope; interior ceiling has 2 angles: the edges are greater, the center less (where we will be working)
  • horizontal I-beams, flange approx 7-8 inches wide
    • need to determine flange thickness
    • more accurately measure flange width

Requirements

• adjustable from 4 to 8 inches
• placeable on sloping I-beam
  • non-rolling
• MBS: 40 kN
  • 2 person load, SSSF, pulley at top
  • = 8993 lbf
  • WLL is not the same as MBS. It has a Design Factor (DF) built in for safety. That factor is not documented; OSHA talks about factor 2 in other parts of its standard. But without specification, we assume that the MBS is only negligibly greater than the WLL.

Product options

Potentially suitable

• General Clamp Industries
  • http://www.superclamp.com/
  • GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
    • For use at up to 15° from horizontal
      • website says: from vertical
    • Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
    • picture
    • http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=13
    • 3.5" - 12" flange
      • models S6 and S6A
        • WLL: 11,200 lb
      • model S11
        • WLL: 22,400 lb
  • GCI Fixed-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
    • For use at up to 15° from horizontal
      • website says: from vertical
    • Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
    • picture
    • http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=12
    • model SX3
      • WLL: 11,200 lb
      • 3" - 7.5" flange
        • might not fit larger I-beam

• Tractel
  • http://www.tractel.com/us/home.php
  • Corso Beam Clamp
    • http://www.tractel.com/us/series.php?id_serie=73
    • http://www.tractel.com/files/126564497571957.pdf
    • 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
    • http://www.torqhoist.com/show_unique_product.php?product_id=12
    • 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.
    • Model Lt 5B
      • 5 ton = 10,000 lb
      • flange width: 2.9" - 8.7"
    • Model Lt 10B
      • 10 ton = 20,000 lb
      • flange width: 3.5" - 8.7"

• Reliance Fall Protection
  • http://www.relsafe.com/
  • 3093 HLL Anchor Clamp
    • MBS 14,500 lb
    • flange width: 4" - 16-5/8"
    • horizontal or vertical I-beam
    • http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e8b2c0bf-5765-42c8-b21b-acf04fc19ae5&pid=561&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d2

suitability uncertain

Welded ring

• http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=11c43404-7da7-405e-a5bd-19f5737d7ccf&pid=884&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d5

Not suitable

• rigging chains
  • require horizontal beam
  • http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RCS

• All Material Handling (AMH)
  • http://www.allmaterialhandling.com/aspnet/Default.aspx
  • http://www.allmaterialhandling.com/aspnet/beamclamps.aspx
  • http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps
  • not rated for live load
    • see pictures
  • http://www.stageriggingonline.com/beamclamps.html
  • http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RBC
    • level beams only

• FallTech
  • http://www.falltech.com/
  • http://www.falltech.com/subCat.asp?subCatID=36
  • FallTech 7489 Vertical Beam Clamp
    • Fits Beams from 2-1/2" - 12" Wide and up to 1-1/2" Flange Thickness.
    • Ideal for Vertical or Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
    • Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
    • no detailed strength rating
    • Meets OSHA and ANSI Requirements.
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=265
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
  • FallTech 7411 Ratcheting Beam Clamp
    • Fits Beams from 4" - 12" Wide and up to 1" Flange Thickness.
    • Ideal for Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
    • Rated at over 5,000 lbs .
    • Meets the Requirements of OSHA 1926 and ANSI Z359.
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=165
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
    • manufacturer unclear on sloped used
  • FallTech 7485 Portable Beam Clamp
    • Fits Beams from 3-1/2" - 12" Wide and up to 1-1/8" Flange Thickness.
    • Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
    • Meets the Requirements of OSHA 1926 and ANSI Z359.
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=263
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
    • manufacturer unclear on sloped used
  • FallTech 7486 Portable Beam Clamp
    • Fits Beams from 3-1/2" - 18" Wide and up to 1-1/8" Flange Thickness.
    • Ideal for Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
    • Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
    • Meets OSHA and ANSI Requirements.
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=264
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
    • manufacturer unclear on sloped used
  • FallTech 7487 Stationary Beam Clamp
    • Fits Beams from 4" -12" Wide and up to 1-1/8" Flange Thickness.
    • Ideal for Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
    • Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
    • Meets the Requirements of OSHA 1926 and ANSI Z359.
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=266
    • http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
    • manufacturer unclear on sloped used
  • FallTech 7488
    • http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=267
    • wrong size

• General Clamp Industries
  • GCI Universal Superclamp
    • min flange size: 6 inch
    • Can be Loaded at Any Angle
      • This model is designed to be used at full rated capacity at angles up to 90° in a 360° radius.
    • Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
    • picture
    • http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=10
    • http://www.lamcoinc.com/beamclamp.html

• Reliance Fall Protection
  • http://www.relsafe.com/
  • 3089 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
    • http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e0d92262-7c81-4272-93ab-24e3f4b4414a&pid=907&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
    • MBS/WLL not specified
  • 3096 Adjustable Width Sliding Beam Anchor
    • http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=ac7bd5ec-4efd-4d1f-809b-040b9862f8fc&pid=881&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
    • flange width: 3.75" - 12.25"
      • but manual says: 5" - 15"
    • maximum load: 5000lb
  • 3098 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
    • 2 fall arrest links
    • rated for sloped I-beams
    • http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=afa7f5cc-699f-401d-81b3-356d5b4c3a73&pid=908&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
      • wrong manual on web page; cannot determine strength rating
  • LockJaw Remote Beam Grip Clamp
    • min width 5 inch
    • rated 10,000 lb - 2 man load
    • http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=485b7f80-88b9-46a2-8ae9-d8eeb47cf0f5&pid=555&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
    • http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/

• Beam Clamp (unclear manufacturer)
  • 3 - 9" flange widths
  • WLL, Personal 2,000 lbf.
  • WLL, Equipment 4,000 lbf.
  • http://www.rescuetech1.com/beamclamp.aspx