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

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 * 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.
-** Fallstop Beam Clamp, one person rated.
+** one person rated.
-** ''24kN not high enough''
+** 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
 * possible sources:
 ** possibly live load rated:
-*** http://shop.pmirope.com/technical-hardware/index.aspx?pageID=43&productID=114&productMasterID=114
 *** http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/
 *** http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html