5. Structural members and fabricated sections:
Unless otherwise specified, clamps recommended
for structural members and fabricated sections are
limited to hot rolled steel products with a Brinell
hardness not exceeding 400. For other or unusual
applications, contact Cooper Tools for lifting
recommendations.
6. Rated capacity: The rated capacity of a Campbell
clamp is based on a clamp in "new" or "as new"
condition. It represents the maximum load the
product is to be subjected to when used in a
manner described in this manual. Wear, misuse,
abuse and other factors relating to usage may
reduce the rated capacity. Shock loading and the
factors listed above must be taken into consider-
ation when selecting a Campbell clamp for a
given application.
7. Working load limit: The
maximum load that should
ever be applied to a Campbell
clamp. The working load limit
is forged or stamped on the
body of every clamp.
8. Maximum and minimum plate thickness: The size
plate a clamp is capable of lifting.
WARNING:
the grip range forged or stamped on the clamp.
9. Jaw opening: The capacity (grip range) of a clamp
in terms of plate thickness.
WARNING:
the grip range forged or stamped on the clamp.
Never lift a plate that is not within
Never lift a plate that is not within
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