RKL Horizontal Plate Clamp (4,200 kg - 7,000 kg WLL)

Looking for a robust, industrial-grade solution for handling heavy steel plates? The Horizontal Plate Clamp RKL is expertly engineered for the safe lifting, moving, and positioning of single metal sheets in a purely horizontal orientation. With a formidable Working Load Limit (WLL) spanning from 4,200 kg to 7,000 kg (4.2 to 7 Tonnes), this heavy-duty lifting clamp provides unparalleled reliability for steel fabrication workshops, shipyards, heavy construction sites, and large-scale manufacturing facilities.

Proudly Made in the EU, the RKL Plate Clamp meets the most rigorous safety criteria for lifting accessories, ensuring your heavy material handling operations remain safe, efficient, and fully compliant.

Core Operational Advantages & Features

• Heavy-Duty Lifting Capacity: Built to tackle the most demanding industrial payloads, delivering a formidable Working Load Limit (WLL) of between 4,200 kg and 7,000 kg.
• Secure Horizontal Precision: Specially engineered to transport heavy, single steel sheets safely in a strictly flat, horizontal position, preventing load deflection or damage.
• Comprehensive Traceability: For complete safety auditing and inspection logging, each clamp features highly visible, permanent product markings including the manufacturer's mark, UKCA marking, maximum load capacity, a unique factory serial number, and the year of production.
• Premium European Build: Proudly manufactured in the EU, guaranteeing premium industrial metallurgy, precision engineering, and long-lasting wear resistance under harsh environmental conditions.

Critical Safe-Lifting Geometry

To guarantee maximum load stability, ensure perfect balance during transport, and prevent hazardous material slippage, operators must strictly adhere to the following rigging geometry:

• Mandatory Multi-Point Lifting: The RKL Horizontal Plate Clamp is strictly designed for multi-point lifts. It must only be used in pairs, sets of pairs (four clamps), or triple sets when securely rigged with appropriate heavy-duty chain slings or lifting beams.

Strict UK Safety & Statutory Certification

When it comes to overhead lifting of multi-tonne loads, compliance is non-negotiable. The RKL clamp is rigorously tested to ensure complete peace of mind on site, fully complying with critical industry standards:

• 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.
• 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

Invest in certified, heavy-duty lifting equipment you can implicitly trust. Upgrade your material handling operations with the RKL Horizontal Plate Clamp today.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use just one RKL clamp to lift a steel plate horizontally?
A: No. For horizontal stability and safety, the manufacturer strictly mandates that RKL clamps must only be used in pairs, sets of pairs, or triple sets. Lifting a plate horizontally with a single clamp is highly dangerous and non-compliant.

Q: Can this clamp lift multiple or bundled sheets at the same time?
A: No. The RKL clamp is specifically designed, engineered, and rated for the lifting and transporting of single steel sheets in a horizontal position.

Q: How do I track the safety certification of my specific clamp for site inspections?
A: Every RKL unit features clear, permanent product markings stamped directly onto the equipment. This includes a unique factory serial number and the year of production, allowing for easy traceability and integration into your lifting equipment registry.

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