Austlift 143075 User manual

USER MANUAL
PLATE CLAMP (UNIVERSAL & HORIZONTAL)
HPC-1: 143075, 143100, 143150, 143200, 143300, 143500
UPC-1: 142075, 142150, 142200, 142300, 142500
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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Universal Plate Clamp (UPC-1)
The AUSTLIFT model UPC-1 Clamp is designed for a wide range of uses for
vertical lifting and is particularly suited for lifting and turning of steel plates
of up to 180°. This clamp can be applied to a wide range of applications
such as ship sections and the extraction of pile sheets which maintains a
structure for safety against ground touching shocks of the loads.
The AUSTLIFT model UPC-1 Clamps are fitted with a hinged hoisting eye
to allow movement in all directions. The clamp is fitted with a safety lock
device by which the lock will not disengage even if the lifting sling has
been slackened, this guarantees the clamp will not disengage in both
open as well as closed positions.
WARNING
New operator must be trained prior to use!
• The clamp is suited to steel surface hardness of up to 37 RC.
• Individually serial numbered with test certificates and user manual.
• Spare parts are available.
Certied 0.75-5t
WLL From
Instruction
Manual
AS/NZS
4991

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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
C
B
A
D
E
WLL
(T)
CODE Wt.
(kg)
DIMENSION (mm)
A B C D E
0.75 142075 20-15 105 218 51 ø30
1.5 142150 7.4 0-20 170 370 70 ø60
2142200 7.8 0-25 175 375 72 ø60
3142300 16 0-30 195 418 98 ø60
5142500 23 0-50 230 480 110 ø80
Application
• High strength and durable
• Identification tag with serial number
• Proof tested to 2 x WLL with certificate
• Minimum Safety factor of 5:1
• Spare parts are availabletes
Features
• Building construction sites
• Ship building yards
• Metal production workshops
• Civil engineering construction
• Railway construction sites
Specifications

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Horizontal Plate Clamp
The AUSTLIFT model HPC-1 Clamp is used in pairs to horizontal lift and
transport steel material on a flat plane configuration. It is particularly suited
to this application due to the thin pressure pad and buffer cams which
facilitate easy insertion and removal under the plate being lifted. Also fitted
is an open jaw lock feature which aids for easy positioning before lifting.
The jaw is spring loaded to prevent slippage of the load before lifting. It can
also be used hanging vertically under a spreader beam.
AUSTLIFT model HPC-1 Clamps are light weight relative to their lifting
capacity.
WARNING
New operator must be trained prior to use!
• Please note that the work load limit of these horizontal clamps is based
on a pair or more. The clamp is suited to a steel surface hardness of up
to 37 RC.
• Individually serial numbered and comes with test certificates and user
manual.
• Spare parts are available
Certied 0.75-5t
WLL From
Instruction
Manual
AS/NZS
4991

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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Application
• Building construction sites
• Ship building yards
• Metal production workshops
• Civil engineering construction
• Railway construction sites
Features
• High strength and durable.
• Identification tag with serial number
• Proof tested to 2 x WLL with certificate.
• Minimum Safety factor of 5:1
• Spare parts are available
Specifications
Fitted with locking button
(a safety feature)
C
B D
E
A
WLL
(T)
CODE Wt.
(kg)
DIMENSION (mm)
A B C D E
0.75 143075 3.5 0-25 125 175 51 ø25
1143100 4 0-30 161 205 60 ø30
1.5 143150 4.3 0-30 161 205 60 ø30
2143200 7.2 0-40 175 245 65 ø30
3143300 80-45 180 250 65 ø30
5143500 90-55 185 260 70 ø30

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Pre Use Inspection
All plate clamps should be examined prior to use. If any of the following
defects are present they should be withdrawn from service and referred to
a compatant person:
Vertical and Horizontal
Blunted teeth in either fixed or movable jaws.
Frame opened out
Worn or bent pins
Mechanism not working freely
Wear on gripping surfaces
Nicks, cracks, cuts, gouges or corrosion present
Vertical only
Broken or stretched spring in locking lever
Unsatisfactory action of the locking lever
Tight bent or damaged clamping threads
If the clamp is damaged it should be taken out
of service until it is repaired and certified by
an authorised person for reuse, and always use
genuine Austlift parts.
A
100
S
If any of the gripping
jaws show more than
two teeth missing
A
100
S
If the tooth wear exceed
to limit (A)
WLL 0.75t – 1.5t = 0.8mm
WLL 2.5t – 5t = 1.0mm
WLL 5t – 16t = 1.2mm
If the main shaft pin is
bent more than 1.5mm
(S)over 100mm of length
of the main shaft pin
If the main shaft pin is
worn more than 5% of
its original diameter
A
100
S
DO NOT USE IT
DO NOT USE ITDO NOT USE IT DO NOT USE IT
DO NOT USE IT
DO NOT USE IT
Ensure clamps are inspected prior to use
A
100
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How to use Universal Plate Clamp
1. Push the spring loaded safety lock arm (A) downwards, this will
neutralize the gripping jaw (B).
2. Place the clamp over the plate to be lifted making sure the plate sits
all the way in the back of the jaw and the safety latch sits upward from
horizontal position.
3. Re-engage the safety lock arm (A) and let the spring loaded cam push
down on the plate ensuring both pressure pad (C) and grip cam (B) are
in full contact with the steel plate. Ensure the Safety lock arm is returned
to a fully locked position (this can be tight on thicker steel plates).
4. To remove the clamp first ensure the plate is safely on the ground then
place one hand on the body of clamp and release the safety lock arm
(A) and push down the hoisting eye (D) to release the gripping cam (this
can release quickly on thicker steel plates).
A
D
C
B
Care in Use
Lifting Methods of Universal Plate Clamps
STEEL PLATE WITH 2
CLAMPS
STEEL GIRDERS FABRICATED OBJECTS

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
How to use Horizontal Plate Clamp
1. Push the spring loaded gripping arm (A) downward until the lock pin
(C) clicks into place and remains engaged.
2. Place the clamp over the plate to be lifted making sure the plate sits
all the way in the back of the jaw. Push lock button (C) and let the
spring loaded cam release and push down on the plate ensuring both
pressure pad (B) and grip cam (A) are in full contact to steel plate.
3. Ensure rated lifting equipment is used and attached correct eye of the
clamps are connected.
A
B
C
Lifting Methods of Horizontal Plate Clamps
Care In Use
FABRICATED OBJECTS PLATE WITH 4 CLAMPS
STEEL GIRDERS STEEL PIPES PLATE WITH 3 CLAMPS
PLATE USING
SPREADER BAR

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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Angle>60°
Angle>60°
Superficial Gripping
Lifting Two different size
plates simultaneously
Sling Angle
Exceeds 60°
One Side Lifting Two point lifting
using one sling
Lifting Two Plates
Simultaneously
DANGERDANGER DANGER
DANGERDANGER DANGER
DANGER Incorrect Application
for Horizontal Clamps

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Storage and Handling
• All plate clamps other than those fixed permanently in position should,
after use, be returned to safe storage. The general requirements are
essentially that the storage should be dry, free from pollutions likely to
cause damage or corrosion and extremes of temperature. Equipment
prior to storage should be checked that the unit remains in good working
order and that all parts are present.
• When being handled the clamps should not be dropped or thrown.
Warning
• Ensure the steel plate is to the full depth of the clamp.
• Make sure the clamps are positioned to the centre of gravity of steel plate.
• With long steel objects a spreader beam shall be used.
• Ensure the gripping jaws are in full contact to steel plate.
• Full work load limit of clamps do not exceed sling angles more than 60º.
• Reduction of plate clamps work load limits at 90º = 75% of WLL & 120º=
50% of WLL
WARNING
Observe these notes for plate clamps!

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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
UNIVERSAL CLAMP PLATE CLAMP REPAIR KITS
LITTLE PAD ACTION JACK (BRAKE ASSEMBLY)
WLL CODE SUIT WLL CODE SUIT
0.75T 031075SP1 142075 0.75T 031075SP2 142075
1.5T 031150SP1 142150 1.5T 031150SP2 142150
2T 031200SP1 142200 2T 031200SP2 142200
3T 031300SP1 142300 3T 031300SP2 142300
5T 031500SP1 142500 5T 031500SP2 142500
UNIVERSAL CLAMP PLATE CLAMP TECHNICAL DRAWING
Spare Parts for Universal Plate Clamp

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIFTING PLATE CLAMP
HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Push the mobile pin out with your
finger.
Disassembly Steps
Horizontal Plate Clamp Repair
Pull out the split pin.
3
Use tools to knock the
spring pin off, then pull
the hanger pin out.
4
5
Use the tool to knock the hanger
pin off, then remember to keep
the hanger pin and the two
shims together.
2
Use tools to knock the spring pin
off, then pull the hanger pin out.
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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Align the eyelet hole, the body hole, and the
connecting rod hole so that the three holes are at
the same center point
Insert the mobile pin into the hole and pull the
brake to fit the groove (Figure 3)
Assemble the connector, the lower pin, the
spring, etc.
Reassembly Steps
Note: All structural repair or subsequent work to load-
bearing components must be carried out in accordance
with AS4991.
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2
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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Spare Parts for Horizontal Plate Clamp
HORIZONTAL CLAMP PLATE CLAMP TECHNICAL DRAWING
HORIZONTAL CLAMP PLATE CLAMP REPAIR KITS
LITTLE PAD ACTION JACK (BRAKE ASSEMBLY)
WLL CODE SUIT WLL CODE SUIT
0.75T 032075SP1 143075 0.75T 032075SP2 143075
1T 032100SP1 143100 1T 032100SP2 143100
1.5T 032150SP1 143150 1.5T 032150SP2 143150
2T 032200SP1 143200 2T 032200SP2 143200
3T 032300SP1 143300 3T 032300SP2 143300
5T 032500SP1 143500 5T 032500SP2 143500

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HPC-1 & UPC-1 SERIES
Use tools to knock the spring pin off, then pull the
hanger pin out.
Put the brake into the body of clamp and align
the center of the holes of brake and the body.
Use the tool to knock the hanger pin off,
then the main components are dismounted
including brake assembly.
Insert the the hanger pin and remember to
connect the spring pin and the rear spring pin.
Knock the corresponding
spring pin into the body.
Note: All structural repair or subsequent work to load-bearing components must be carried
out in accordance with AS4991.
Horizontal Plate Clamp Repair
1
2
1
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Disassembly Steps
Reassembly Steps

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