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:

• General Clamp Industries' Universal Superclamp
  • 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

• General Clamp Industries' 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

• General Clamp Industries' 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

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

• 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.
  • 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

• RELIANCE LockJaw Remote Beam Grip Clamp
  • min width 5 inch
  • http://www.gravitec.com/equipment/anchors/reliance-lockjaw-remote-beam-grip-clamp/anc-re-3040-1/

• 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.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html

• 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.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html

• 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.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html

• 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.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html

• 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.westernsafety.com/falltech/falltech08pg3.html

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)
  • 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

• possible sources:
  • rating not obvious:
    • http://www.stageriggingonline.com/beamclamps.html
      • up to 3 ton readily available. Not clear whose product.
    • http://www.torqhoist.com/show_unique_product.php?product_id=12