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== Need ==
 
I-beam rigging clamps
I-beam rigging clamps
* for training at Fire Hall
* for training at Fire Hall
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*: [[Image:Members:Wuth-imgp1023.jpg|300px]]
 
** sloped I-beams, flange 4 inches wide
** sloped I-beams, flange 4 inches wide
*** '''need to determine flange thickness'''
*** '''need to determine flange thickness'''
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*** exterior roof has 12 degrees slope; interior ceiling has 2 angles: the edges are greater, the center less (where we will be working)
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*** '''determine slope angle'''
** horizontal I-beams, flange approx 7-8 inches wide
** horizontal I-beams, flange approx 7-8 inches wide
*** '''need to determine flange thickness'''
*** '''need to determine flange thickness'''
*** '''more accurately measure flange width'''
*** '''more accurately measure flange width'''
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* requirements:
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** adjustable from 4 to 8 inches
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** placeable on sloping I-beam
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*** non-rolling
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** MBS: 40 kN
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*** 2 person load, SSSF, pulley at top
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*** = 8993 lbf
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*** WLL is not the same as MBS. It has a Design Factor (DF) built in for safety. That factor is not documented; it should be at least 5. But without specification, we assume that the WLL must be at least 40 kN
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== Requirements ==
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possible products:
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* adjustable from 4 to 8 inches
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* placeable on sloping I-beam up to 12 degree slope
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** non-rolling
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* MBS: 40 kN
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** 2 person load, SSSF, pulley at top
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** = 8993 lbf
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** 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.
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== Product options ==
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=== Potentially suitable ===
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* General Clamp Industries
* General Clamp Industries
** http://www.superclamp.com/
** http://www.superclamp.com/
** GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
** GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
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*** For use at up to 15° from horizontal
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*** For use at up to 15° from vertical
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**** ''website says: from vertical''
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*** Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
*** Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Swivel.jpg picture]
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Swivel.jpg picture]
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***** WLL: 22,400 lb
***** WLL: 22,400 lb
** GCI Fixed-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
** GCI Fixed-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
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*** For use at up to 15° from horizontal
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*** For use at up to 15° from, vertical
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**** ''website says: from vertical''
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*** Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
*** Approved for Personnel tie-off use*
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Fixed.gif picture]
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Fixed.gif picture]
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*** http://www.tractel.com/files/126564497571957.pdf
*** http://www.tractel.com/files/126564497571957.pdf
*** http://www.ahsrescue.com/p-1223-pmi-tractel-beam-clamp.aspx
*** http://www.ahsrescue.com/p-1223-pmi-tractel-beam-clamp.aspx
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*** http://shop.pmirope.com/technical-hardware/index.aspx?pageID=43&productID=333&productMasterID=333
 
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*** 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.
*** 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
*** Model Lt 5B
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**** 10 ton = 20,000 lb
**** 10 ton = 20,000 lb
**** flange width: 3.5" - 8.7"
**** flange width: 3.5" - 8.7"
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*** http://shop.pmirope.com/technical-hardware/index.aspx?pageID=43&productID=333&productMasterID=333
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*** http://www.torqhoist.com/show_unique_product.php?product_id=12
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* FallTech
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** http://www.falltech.com/
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** http://www.falltech.com/subCat.asp?subCatID=36
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** FallTech 7489 Vertical Beam Clamp
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*** Fits Beams from 2-1/2" - 12" Wide and up to 1-1/2" Flange Thickness.
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*** Ideal for Vertical or Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
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*** Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
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*** Meets OSHA and ANSI Requirements.
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*** http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=265
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*** http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
* Reliance Fall Protection
* Reliance Fall Protection
** http://www.relsafe.com/
** http://www.relsafe.com/
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** 3089 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e0d92262-7c81-4272-93ab-24e3f4b4414a&pid=907&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
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** 3096 Adjustable Width Sliding Beam Anchor
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=ac7bd5ec-4efd-4d1f-809b-040b9862f8fc&pid=881&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
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** 3098 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
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*** 2 fall arrest links
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*** rated for sloped I-beams
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=afa7f5cc-699f-401d-81b3-356d5b4c3a73&pid=908&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
** 3093 HLL Anchor Clamp
** 3093 HLL Anchor Clamp
*** MBS 14,500 lb
*** MBS 14,500 lb
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*** flange width: 4" - 16-5/8"
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**** but manual says 6,000 lb
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*** horizontal or vertical I-beam
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e8b2c0bf-5765-42c8-b21b-acf04fc19ae5&pid=561&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d2
*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e8b2c0bf-5765-42c8-b21b-acf04fc19ae5&pid=561&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d2
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** LockJaw Remote Beam Grip Clamp
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*** ''min width 5 inch''
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*** rated 10,000 lb - 2 man load
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=485b7f80-88b9-46a2-8ae9-d8eeb47cf0f5&pid=555&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
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*** http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/
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* Beam Clamp (unclear manufacturer)
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** 3 - 9" flange widths
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** WLL, Personal 2,000 lbf.
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** http://www.rescuetech1.com/beamclamp.aspx
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=== suitability uncertain ===
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suitability uncertain:
Welded ring
Welded ring
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=== Not suitable ===
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Not suitable:
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* rigging chains
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* rigging chains (require horizontal beam)
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** ''require horizontal beam''
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** http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RCS
** http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RCS
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* http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RBC
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** "level beams only"
* All Material Handling (AMH)
* All Material Handling (AMH)
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** http://www.allmaterialhandling.com/aspnet/beamclamps.aspx
** http://www.allmaterialhandling.com/aspnet/beamclamps.aspx
** http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps
** http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps
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** ''not rated for live load''
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** not rated for live load see [http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps pictures]
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*** see [http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps pictures]
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** http://www.stageriggingonline.com/beamclamps.html
** http://www.stageriggingonline.com/beamclamps.html
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** http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RBC
 
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*** ''level beams only''
 
* FallTech
* FallTech
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** http://www.falltech.com/
 
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** http://www.falltech.com/subCat.asp?subCatID=36
 
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** FallTech 7489 Vertical Beam Clamp
 
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*** Fits Beams from 2-1/2" - 12" Wide and up to 1-1/2" Flange Thickness.
 
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*** Ideal for Vertical or Horizontal I-Beam Structures.
 
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*** Rated at over 5,000 lbs.
 
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*** ''no detailed strength rating''
 
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*** Meets OSHA and ANSI Requirements.
 
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*** http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=265
 
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*** http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html
 
** FallTech 7411 Ratcheting Beam Clamp
** FallTech 7411 Ratcheting Beam Clamp
*** Fits Beams from 4" - 12" Wide and up to 1" Flange Thickness.
*** Fits Beams from 4" - 12" Wide and up to 1" Flange Thickness.
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* General Clamp Industries
* General Clamp Industries
** GCI Universal Superclamp
** GCI Universal Superclamp
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*** ''min flange size: 6 inch''
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*** '''min flange size: 6 inch'''
*** Can be Loaded at Any Angle
*** 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.
**** This model is designed to be used at full rated capacity at angles up to 90° in a 360° radius.
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*** http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=10
*** http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=10
*** http://www.lamcoinc.com/beamclamp.html
*** http://www.lamcoinc.com/beamclamp.html
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* Reliance Fall Protection
 
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** http://www.relsafe.com/
 
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** 3089 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
 
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e0d92262-7c81-4272-93ab-24e3f4b4414a&pid=907&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
 
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*** ''MBS/WLL not specified''
 
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** 3096 Adjustable Width Sliding Beam Anchor
 
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=ac7bd5ec-4efd-4d1f-809b-040b9862f8fc&pid=881&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
 
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*** flange width: 3.75" - 12.25"
 
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**** ''but manual says: 5" - 15"''
 
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*** ''maximum load: 5000lb''
 
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** 3098 Adjustable Width Beam Anchor
 
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*** 2 fall arrest links
 
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*** rated for sloped I-beams
 
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=afa7f5cc-699f-401d-81b3-356d5b4c3a73&pid=908&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
 
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**** '''wrong manual on web page; cannot determine strength rating'''
 
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** LockJaw Remote Beam Grip Clamp
 
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*** ''min width 5 inch''
 
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*** rated 10,000 lb - 2 man load
 
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*** http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=485b7f80-88b9-46a2-8ae9-d8eeb47cf0f5&pid=555&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d0
 
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*** http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/
 
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* Beam Clamp (unclear manufacturer)
 
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** 3 - 9" flange widths
 
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** WLL, Personal 2,000 lbf.
 
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** WLL, Equipment 4,000 lbf.
 
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** http://www.rescuetech1.com/beamclamp.aspx
 

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