TKA Horizontal Plate Clamp (1,600 kg - 3,000 kg WLL)

When it comes to heavy-duty material handling, safety and reliability are paramount. The Horizontal Plate Clamp TKA is expertly engineered for the secure lifting and carrying of sheet metal. Designed for flawless horizontal transportation, this premium lifting clamp is built to tackle demanding loads with a Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 1,600 kg to 3,000 kg.

Proudly Made in the EU, the TKA model combines robust structural integrity with intuitive self-clamping mechanics, making it an essential, high-performance tool for industrial manufacturing, large-scale construction, and heavy metal fabrication facilities.

Core Operational Advantages & Features

• Advanced Self-Clamping Action: The clamp features an intuitive, gravity-fed self-clamping handle. The gripping force applied directly to the load is proportional to the weight of the load itself—the heavier the lift, the tighter the grip.
• Proportional Minimum Load Limit: To ensure the self-clamping mechanism engages securely and safely, the minimum weight of the lifted load must not be less than 5% of the clamp's rated WLL.
• Versatile Sheet Handling: Designed to accommodate varied industrial lifting scenarios, the TKA is perfectly suited for handling single steel sheets as well as securely tied sheet metal packages and bundles.
• Thin & Flexible Sheet Capability: Highly recommended for safely transporting thin steel sheets that are prone to hazardous hanging, sagging, or bending during handling.
• Targeted Material Compatibility: The gripping jaw is engineered specifically for optimal bite and safety when used with sheet metal featuring a maximum surface hardness of 25 Rockwell C (HRC).

Critical Safe-Lifting Geometry

To ensure maximum load stability, prevent dangerous material deflection, and guarantee operator safety, riggers must adhere strictly to the following operational requirement:

• Mandatory Multi-Point Lifting: For safe operation, TKA clamps are not designed for standalone use. They must only be used in pairs, sets of pairs (four clamps), or triple sets in conjunction with suitable chain slings or spreader beams.

Strict UK Safety & Statutory Certification

At Craneplex, we prioritise your workplace safety. The Horizontal Plate Clamp TKA is manufactured to the highest industry standards, ensuring complete compliance with rigorous UK and European regulations:

• UKCA Approved: Fully certified and regulatory-ready for legal trade and safe industrial deployment within the Great Britain market.
• Statutory Machinery Laws: Fully complies with the mandatory health and safety directives of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Comprehensive Traceability: For complete safety auditing and traceability, each clamp is permanently stamped with the manufacturer's mark, UKCA marking, exact WLL capacity, a unique factory serial number, and the year of production.
• Harmonised Industry Standards: Designed, manufactured, and tested in strict alignment with:
• BS EN 13155: Cranes – Safety – Non-fixed load lifting attachments
• BS EN 13001: Comprehensive criteria for crane safety and general structural design
• BS EN 60204-32: Safety requirements concerning the electrical equipment of hoisting machinery

Order & Technical Enquiries

Upgrade your lifting operations with uncompromising safety. Equip your facility with lifting gear specifically designed to manage heavy sheets and flexible plates flawlessly.

To order the TKA Horizontal Plate Clamp, request pricing, or discuss your specific chain sling setups, please contact our expert team today: sales@craneplex.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use just one TKA clamp to lift a small steel sheet?
A: No. For horizontal stability and safety, the manufacturer strictly mandates that TKA clamps must only be used in pairs, sets of pairs, or triple sets.

Q: What does the "5% minimum load requirement" actually mean?
A: The TKA clamp uses a gravity-proportional self-clamping system. The weight of the steel plate actively forces the jaws to close. If the plate weighs less than 5% of the clamp's maximum lifting capacity, there is not enough gravitational pull to engage the jaws securely, which could result in a dropped load.

Q: Can this clamp be used to lift multiple sheets at the same time?
A: Yes. The TKA clamp is engineered to safely lift and transport securely tied sheet metal packages and bundles, as well as single sheets.

Q: Is the TKA model a good choice for lifting thin, bendy plates?
A: Yes. When rigged correctly using multiple clamps (e.g., sets of pairs) across a lifting setup, the TKA is specifically designed to safely transport thin steel sheets that are prone to sagging or bending.

Q: Is this lifting clamp legally compliant for UK construction and fabrication sites?
A: Yes. The TKA Plate Clamp is fully UKCA marked, features complete factory traceability stamping, and strictly adheres to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and harmonised BS EN 13155 lifting standards.