DE-GL Adjustable Horizontal Plate Clamp for Sheet Bundles (5,000 kg - 8,000 kg WLL Per Pair)

Searching for a robust and highly adaptable solution for heavy horizontal lifting? The Plate Clamp with Height Adjustment DE-GL is engineered for the safe, efficient, and exceptionally stable transport of massive materials. Whether your facility is moving single extra-thick metal sheets, complex steel structures, or huge bulk bundles of sheet metal in a purely horizontal position, this heavy-duty clamp delivers uncompromising performance.

Manufactured to the highest engineering standards in the EU, this premium lifting equipment is an essential addition to heavy manufacturing plants, shipyards, and large-scale construction sites operating across the UK.

Core Operational Advantages & Features

• Expansive Gripping Range: Features a massive, highly adaptable gripping range of 0 mm to 420 mm. This makes the DE-GL exceptionally suited for securely gripping extra-thick steel profiles or safely locking onto immense, stacked bundles of sheet metal in a single lift.
• Heavy-Duty Capacity: Designed for the most demanding industrial logistics, offering a robust Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 5,000 kg up to 8,000 kg (5 to 8 Tonnes) per pair of clamps.
• Versatile Rigging Options: The heavy-duty, ergonomic handles are designed to be lifted effortlessly using a standard two-leg chain sling or mounted directly to a specialised lifting traverse (spreader beam).
• Premium European Build: Proudly Made in the EU to ensure the highest standards of quality control, structural integrity, and long-lasting mechanical reliability under extreme daily use.

Critical Safe-Lifting Geometry

To ensure absolute load stability and prevent dangerous sagging or structural stress during transit, operators must adhere strictly to the following operational requirements:

• Minimum Setup: Sheet metals and bundles must be lifted using a minimum of two pairs of clamps (four clamps in total) attached securely to a lifting beam to maintain perfect horizontal equilibrium.
• Oversized Loads: When transporting exceptionally long, wide, or highly flexible sheets and structures, more than two pairs of clamps may be required. These must be distributed evenly along the spreader beam to prevent center load sagging and ensure a perfectly balanced, secure lift.

Strict UK Safety & Statutory Certification

When it comes to overhead lifting gear, safety and compliance are non-negotiable. The DE-GL Plate Clamp is rigorously tested to meet stringent British and European safety standards:

• UKCA Approved: Fully certified and regulatory-ready for legal trade and industrial deployment within the United Kingdom.
• Statutory Machinery Laws: Fully complies with the mandatory health and safety directives of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Harmonised Industry Standards: Designed, manufactured, and tested in strict alignment with:
• BS EN 13155: Cranes – Safety – Non-fixed load lifting attachments

Reduction WLL for different working angles

Order & Technical Enquiries

Ensure your massive sheet bundles and heavy structural steels are lifted with uncompromising safety and adaptability.
To order the DE-GL Plate Clamp, request pricing, or discuss your specific lifting beam configurations, please contact our expert team today: sales@craneplex.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why does this clamp have such a large gripping range (up to 420 mm)?
A: The massive 420 mm jaw opening is specifically designed to accommodate exceptionally thick structural steel components or to safely clamp down on very large, bulk-stacked bundles of sheet metal in a single operation.

Q: Can I lift a steel plate horizontally using just one pair of DE-GL clamps?
A: No. For safety and absolute load stability, Craneplex lifting guidelines dictate that materials must be lifted using a minimum of two pairs (four clamps) attached to a lifting beam.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity for the DE-GL series?
A: The capacity is rated per pair. Depending on the exact model specification you select, the Working Load Limit ranges from 5,000 kg up to 8,000 kg (8 Tonnes) per pair of clamps.

Q: How do I attach these to my crane?
A: The clamp's lifting handles are designed to be connected to a standard two-leg chain sling, which is then suspended from a larger lifting beam/traverse to distribute the weight evenly across the multiple clamp pairs.

Q: Does this heavy-duty lifting equipment meet UK legal requirements?
A: Yes. The DE-GL Plate Clamp is fully UKCA marked and strictly adheres to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, alongside harmonised BS EN 13155 lifting standards.