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I-beam rigging clamps

for training at Fire Hall
- sloped I-beams, flange 4 inches wide
  - need to determine flange thickness
  - determine slope angle
- 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

possible products:

General Clamp Industries
- http://www.superclamp.com/
- GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
  - For use at up to 15° 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, 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
- multiple sizes
- 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
- http://www.torqhoist.com/show_unique_product.php?product_id=12

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.
  - Meets OSHA and ANSI Requirements.
  - http://www.falltech.com/productLS.asp?prodID=265
  - http://www.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.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
- 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
- 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
- 3093 HLL Anchor Clamp
  - MBS 14,500 lb
    - but manual says 6,000 lb
  - http://www.relsafe.com/ProductDetails.aspx?guid=e8b2c0bf-5765-42c8-b21b-acf04fc19ae5&pid=561&sourceUrl=ProductsByCategory.aspx%3fcategoryId%3d100%26pg%3d2
- 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.
- http://www.rescuetech1.com/beamclamp.aspx

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

http://www.polarfocus.com/view.php?RBC
- "level beams only"

All Material Handling (AMH)

FallTech
- 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

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 * General Clamp Industries
 ** http://www.superclamp.com/
+** GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
+*** For use at up to 15° 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, vertical
@@ Line 26: / Line 36: @@
 *** http://www.superclamp.com/default.asp?ID=12
 *** model SX3
-**** 11,200 lbf
+**** WLL: 11,200 lb
 **** 3" - 7.5" flange
 ***** ''might not fit larger I-beam''
-** GCI Swivel-Jaw Adjustable Girder Clamp
-*** For use at up to 15° 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

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