The Machining & Welding Plate Clamp 1-1.5 IN Straight clamps onto plate stock in the 1 to 1.5 inch range, rated to 1,100 pounds.

Plate clamps like this are a standard tool in fabrication shops and steel yards for moving sheet and plate stock quickly between cutting, welding, and storage.

The clamp body is forged steel with a serrated or hardened jaw, engineered to grip within its rated thickness range without slipping.

Fast, tool-free attachment makes plate clamps a practical choice for shops moving plate stock throughout the day.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

Good lifting practice starts before the load ever leaves the ground: confirm the working load limit fits the job, check that all hardware is in good condition, and keep the load centered to avoid uneven strain on the rigging. These habits matter as much as the equipment itself, and they cost nothing beyond a few extra minutes of attention before each pick, which is a fair trade for a safer shop floor.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

Full specifications are listed below so you can confirm fit against your current rigging before it ships.

Order the Machining & Welding Plate Clamp 1-1.5 IN Straight rated to 1,100 pounds for plate from 1 to 1.5 inches.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 1,100 lbs
•  Jaw Opening Range: 1 in to 1.5 in
•  Style: Straight jaw
•  Shipping Weight: 6.7 lbs