Lifting Clamps

Lifting clamps

Lifting clamps serve a key function in handling loads across various industries, offering practical support when transporting, rotating, or positioning heavy materials. At Holloway Houston, the lifting clamps category includes a wide spectrum of options designed to assist in the vertical and horizontal lifting of steel plates, beams, and other structural components. This product line brings together models from well-known manufacturers like Crosby and Terrier, covering a broad range of lifting capacities, material types, and specialized tasks.

These clamps are designed to grip workpieces without the need for slings, hooks, or chains placed around the load. This makes them a preferred choice in environments where direct gripping is more efficient or required by the material’s shape or orientation. Whether it's lifting flat metal sheets or circular tubes, the assortment includes products suited for the job.

Crosby’s lifting clamps are recognized across industries for their functionality in diverse lifting environments. Their designs are used in many sectors including shipbuilding, steel fabrication, and warehouse logistics. From light to heavy-duty models, the Crosby selection covers clamps made for structural steel, thick plate, and even delicate finishes that require controlled gripping surfaces. Models like the IP10, IP10H, IP10J, and IP10S feature prominently, providing multiple solutions to vertical lifting challenges.

Terrier’s range offers another layer of variety, often found in complex lifting operations where different surfaces, textures, or edges need to be accommodated. Products like the IPU10 and IPU10J are widely used for vertical plate lifting and turning operations. The IPU10A and IPH10 series, among others, bring flexibility to both temporary and repeat lifting tasks, helping riggers meet changing job requirements.

A standout feature across many of the models available is their working load limit (WLL) flexibility. The collection includes clamps rated as low as 0.25 tons, moving up incrementally to units capable of lifting up to 60 tons. This broad range allows for a wide scope of use from small machine shops to heavy steel service centers. Clamps with WLL in the mid-range (e.g., 2 tons, 4 tons, 6 tons) are especially popular for their balance between size and power, fitting everyday lifting demands without unnecessary bulk.

The extensive list of model variants makes it easier to select clamps based on application rather than one-size-fits-all functionality. For example, IPBHZ and IPHGZ models may be used when gripping thicker or specialty materials, while IPBUUZ, IPBUZ, and IPVK units are aimed at lifting applications that deal with non-standard geometries. Clamps like the IPSTARTEC11 and IPPE10BNM address highly specific lifting situations, while series such as IPNM10NJ or IPSBUUZ support specialized tasks where general clamps might not offer the necessary fit or handling characteristics.

Some clamps are suited for pipe lifting such as Terrier’s TGRB model where grip precision is critical and standard plate clamps won’t hold the curvature of a cylindrical surface effectively. In these cases, clamps designed to adapt to rounded or irregular profiles are essential for controlled lifting.

The inventory also includes clamps meant for heavier-duty jobs with higher WLLs, such as those in the 10–30 ton range, making them suitable for lifting large steel plates, structural beams, and machine components. These models are often employed in shipyards, construction yards, or manufacturing facilities with large-scale assembly operations.

Holloway Houston’s focus on choice and practicality extends beyond lifting clamps alone. Users browsing this category may also find it helpful to consider related rigging products such as chain slings, master links, and lifting points that are commonly used alongside lifting clamps. Chain slings, in particular, are frequently used with vertical or horizontal clamps in multipoint lifts. Meanwhile, master links can provide anchoring points when clamps are used with cranes or hoists.

The materials handled with these clamps vary by industry and purpose: steel sheets, rolled plates, finished parts, tubes, beams, and fabricated sections. For that reason, clamps are available in sizes matched to both the load’s shape and surface quality. For instance, sizes like 2-3/8" and 2-7/8" indicate options suitable for tighter grip or more compact lifting spaces.

The selection process for lifting clamps must take into account not just the weight of the load, but also the lifting angle, material texture, and how the object will be moved. Some lifting clamps are intended for vertical lifting only, while others can handle turning or rotating the load as part of the lift. Models like IPU10 and IPU10J are designed to grip the workpiece from the top, allowing vertical motion, whereas horizontal lifting clamps like IPH10 or IPH10J grip the material on its edges.

Clamps with rotating or pivoting features help position the load during the lift. These designs are favored in workshops or production lines where materials must be turned or adjusted before placement. In other environments, static models may be used to simply raise and lower plates without movement.

Locking mechanisms are integrated into many clamps across this category, allowing for clamping pressure to be held after initial engagement. This allows operators to maintain grip on the load while adjustments are made or until the full lift is completed. Clamps such as IPPE10BE or IPPE10B may include such mechanisms, depending on the model and application.

At Holloway Houston, clamp models are also categorized by chain size—commonly 5/16" and 1/2"—allowing users to match the clamp’s connection points to their existing chain rigging. This detail is especially important when planning for compatibility with other rigging hardware or when upgrading existing setups.

Across both Crosby and Terrier brands, Holloway Houston offers lifting clamps that reflect different levels of lifting precision. For instance, the IPVK or IPTKW may provide additional adjustment in thickness or surface handling, while general models like the IP10 serve as all-purpose vertical lifting clamps.

Users looking for alternatives or supplementary tools may also consider hoist rings (including hoist rings with hook) or lifting points, both of which appear in other product categories on the Holloway Houston site. These products are often used in the same rigging systems as lifting clamps, either for anchor points or as part of a multi-clamp lift. For heavy lifting where bolt-on lifting points are preferred, swivel hoist rings can offer a rotating connection.

In summary, Holloway Houston’s lifting clamps category brings together a wide selection of products designed to support a broad array of lifting applications. The range accommodates different lifting loads, materials, sizes, and motion types. Whether it’s lifting large steel plates in fabrication yards, rotating metal parts in assembly stations, or handling pipes in infrastructure work, the clamps available here offer practical configurations for varied environments. With models from both Crosby and Terrier, and support for multiple WLLs, sizes, and use cases, this collection gives users the flexibility to match the right clamp to the right task—all from a single source.