WRA Horizontal Plate Clamp (3,000 kg - 15,000 kg WLL)

Ensure the utmost safety and efficiency in your heavy material handling operations with the Horizontal Plate Clamp WRA. Exclusively available at Craneplex, this heavy-duty lifting clamp is engineered specifically for the highly secure lifting and carrying of heavy steel plates and sheet metal packages in a strictly horizontal position.

Proudly Made in the EU, the WRA model is built to withstand rigorous industrial environments, offering a massive Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 3,000 kg up to 15,000 kg (3 to 15 Tonnes).

Core Operational Advantages & Features

• Advanced Self-Clamping Mechanism: The WRA features a highly efficient, gravity-fed self-clamping handle. The gripping force applied to the load is directly proportional to gravity and the weight of the load being lifted, ensuring that the heavier the load, the tighter and more secure the grip.
• Proportional Minimum Load Limit: To ensure the self-clamping mechanism engages correctly and safely, the minimum weight of the lifted load must not be less than 5% of the clamp's designated WLL.
• Versatile Material Handling: Provides a highly reliable grip on multiple forms of industrial steel sheeting. It is perfectly suited for handling single steel sheets, heavy plates, as well as securely tied sheet metal packages and stacked bundles.
• Thin & Flexible Sheet Capability: Highly recommended for safely transporting thin steel sheets that are prone to hazardous hanging, sagging, or bending during transit, ensuring they remain stable and secure throughout the lift.
• Targeted Material Compatibility: The gripping jaws are engineered for optimal bite when used with sheet metal boasting a maximum surface hardness of up to 25 Rockwell C (HRC).

Critical Safe-Lifting Geometry

To ensure maximum load stability, prevent dangerous material deflection, and comply with lifting best practices, riggers must adhere strictly to the following operational requirement:

• Mandatory Multi-Point Lifting: The WRA horizontal clamps are designed exclusively for multi-point lifts. They must only be used in pairs, sets of pairs (four clamps), or triple sets in conjunction with appropriate heavy-duty chain slings or spreader beams.

Strict UK Safety & Statutory Certification

When it comes to heavy overhead lifting equipment, compliance is non-negotiable. The WRA Plate Clamp meets the strictest British and European safety directives, providing complete peace of mind on site:

• UKCA Approved: Fully certified and regulatory-ready for legal trade and safe 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.
• Comprehensive Traceability: Every single unit features highly visible, permanent product markings for full safety auditing, including the manufacturer's mark, UKCA marking, designated load capacity, 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 fully compliant, EU-manufactured rigging hardware. Equip your facility with lifting gear capable of handling up to 15-tonne horizontal loads flawlessly.

To order the WRA Horizontal Plate Clamp, request pricing, or seek expert advice on pairing this clamp with the right chain slings for your facility, please contact our team today: sales@craneplex.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q: What does the "5% minimum load requirement" mean?
A: The WRA utilizes a gravity-fed, proportional self-clamping technology. This means the weight of the load forces the jaws to bite down. If the steel plate weighs less than 5% of the clamp's maximum capacity (e.g., less than 150 kg for a 3,000 kg WLL clamp), it will not trigger enough gravitational force to grip the plate securely, risking a dropped load.

Q: Can this clamp lift multiple sheets at once?
A: Yes. The WRA clamp is highly versatile and explicitly rated for lifting securely tied sheet metal packages and stacked bundles, alongside single heavy plates.

Q: Is this a good option for thin sheets that bend easily?
A: Yes. When rigged correctly in sets of pairs (four clamps) or triple sets across a lifting setup, the WRA is an excellent solution for preventing thin, flexible steel sheets from sagging or bending during transport.

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