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Choosing the right girder trolley or girder clamp is key to safe, efficient lifting. Girder trolleys allow controlled movement of loads along a beam, while girder or lifting clamps secure loads in place providing anchor points. The best choice depends on your lifting capacity, environment, and how often the equipment will be used.

What Are Girder Trolleys and Clamps Used For in Lifting?

Trolleys and clamps are essential tools for lifting and materials handling. They work with hoists, beams, and lifting gear to move, position, or secure loads safely.

  • Girder Trolleys are used to move loads horizontally along a beam
  • Girder Clamps or Lifting Clamps are used to grip, secure, or suspend loads vertically or horizontally

Both are designed to reduce manual strain and increase safety. Choosing the right equipment depends on how and where you need to move your load.

Girder trolleys help you move loads safely, while girder clamps help you hold them securely.

What is a Girder Trolley?

A girder trolley attaches to a beam and supports a hoist. It allows the hoist (and the suspended load) to move along the beam smoothly and safely.

There are three main types of trolleys:

  • Push Trolleys: Manually pushed along the beam, best for lighter loads.
  • Geared Trolleys: Operated by pulling a hand chain, offers more control and precision.
  • Electric Trolleys: Powered movement for heavy loads or high-frequency lifting.

Each trolley includes wheels that roll along the flange of an I-beam or RSJ, distributing weight evenly.

Key Benefits of Trolleys:

  • Allows controlled movement of loads along fixed beams.
  • Reduces the need for manual lifting or repositioning.
  • Improves workflow efficiency in workshops and warehouses.
  • Prevents strain injuries and accidental drops.

Girder trolleys are ideal for environments where materials need to be lifted, moved, and lowered frequently in a straight line.

Girder trolleys provide smooth, controlled load movement and reduce manual effort.

What is a Lifting Clamp?

A lifting clamp grips or secures a load so it can be lifted safely. Clamps may also serve as temporary anchor points for hoists or lifting systems.

They come in several types depending on the load shape and lifting direction:

  • Beam Clamps: Attach to an overhead beam to act as a fixed anchor point for hoists.
  • Plate Clamps: Grip steel plates for vertical or horizontal lifting.
  • Girder Clamps: Secure to structural beams for load suspension or anchoring.
  • Universal Clamps: Designed to handle varied materials and angles.

Each clamp is tested for rated load capacity, ensuring it can safely hold or lift specific weights.

Key Benefits of Clamps

  • Provide a secure grip for vertical or horizontal lifts.
  • Offer quick installation and removal.
  • Create safe anchor points for hoists and winches.
  • Minimise load slippage or damage during lifting.

Lifting clamps secure, hold, and support loads in place to prevent slippage and enhance safety.
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