Built to handle plate from 3/4 to 1.5 inches, the Machining & Welding Plate Clamp 3/4-1.5 IN Hinged carries a 2,200 pound working load limit.

The clamp jaw grips the edge of a steel plate, letting a crane or hoist lift and position it vertically without drilling holes or welding lift points.

A durable forged body and a jaw matched to its rated thickness range keep this clamp dependable through daily plate handling.

Plate clamps avoid the need to drill or weld temporary lift points onto stock that will be cut or machined later.

This type of lifting equipment is common in facilities that move machinery, structural steel, crates, or bulky components as part of daily operations. Rather than treating each lift as a one-off problem, a dedicated piece of equipment turns it into a routine, repeatable task that any trained operator can complete quickly and safely.

Before putting any lifting equipment into service, verify it matches your hoist or crane setup and confirm the rated capacity covers your heaviest expected load with margin to spare. Routine inspection of welds, pins, and connection hardware helps catch wear before it becomes a safety issue. Keep a simple inspection log if your facility does not already have one, since tracking wear over time makes it easier to plan replacement before a part actually fails in use.

Durability matters as much as initial capacity when choosing rigging equipment, since hardware that wears unevenly or corrodes quickly ends up costing more over its service life. Choosing components built to recognized manufacturing standards is one of the simplest ways to avoid that added cost down the road.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

Order the Machining & Welding Plate Clamp 3/4-1.5 IN Hinged rated to 2,200 pounds for plate from 3/4 to 1.5 inches.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 2,200 lbs
•  Jaw Opening Range: 3/4 in to 1.5 in
•  Style: Hinged jaw
•  Shipping Weight: 12.3 lbs