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== Need ==
I-beam rigging clamps
* for training at Fire Hall
*: [[Image:Members:Wuth-imgp1023.jpg|300px]]
** 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 up to 12 degree slope
** 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 WLL is only negligibly less than MBS.

== 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*
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Swivel.jpg 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*
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Fixed.gif 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 [http://winchlines.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WINCHLINES&Category_Code=Beam_Clamps 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*
*** [http://www.superclamp.com/images/ProductsImages_Universal.jpg 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

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 ** 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.
+** 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 WLL is only negligibly less than MBS.
 == Product options ==