500kg Vertical Lifting Clamp
The Able SV Plus VLC1 vertical lifting clamp offers a 0.5-tonne WLL for safe vertical lifting, turning and transfer of steel plates and sheet materials, with a built-in safety latch that holds even when the lifting rope is slackened.
- Working load limit
- 500 kg
- Material
- 20 CrMnTi alloy steel
- Safety factor
- 6
- Free UK delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT
- 30-day returns on stock items
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Overview
Able SV Plus Vertical Lifting Clamp, 500 kg WLL (Model VLC1)
The Able SV Plus VLC1 is a professional-grade vertical lifting clamp engineered for the safe vertical lifting, turning and transfer of flat steel plates, shaped steels and other sheet materials. The clamp features a built-in safety latch mechanism that prevents the jaw from disengaging even when the lifting rope is slackened, keeping loads secure throughout every stage of the lift.
All load-bearing components are fully forged and heat treated from 20 CrMnTi alloy steel for exceptional strength and long service life. Every clamp carries an individual serial number and a permanent PI code for full traceability, and is manufactured to BS EN 13155.
Key Features
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 1 tonne (clamp embossed and rated; this listing covers the 500 kg variant)
- Jaw opening: 0-22 mm (VLC1 specification)
- Safety factor: 6 times WLL
- All forged and heat treated parts, jaw and floor material: 20 CrMnTi
- Individual serial number and permanent PI code for traceability
- Safety latch mechanism, lock remains engaged even if lifting rope slackens
- Easily disassembled and reassembled for maintenance
- Meets standard BS EN 13155
Typical Applications
- Vertical lifting and turning of flat steel plates
- Lifting of shaped steels and structural sections
- Shipyards, subway and construction sites
- Metal production workshops
Key features
- 01Safe vertical lifting
- 02500 kg working load limit
- 03Fully forged & heat treated
- 04BS EN 13155 compliant
- 05Versatile use
Specification
Delivery and returns
Next-day delivery to England, Wales and Scotland (excluding the Highlands) on stock orders placed before 2.45pm. Free delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT.
Stock items can be returned within 30 days. Made-to-measure items, including lifting chains, can only be returned if faulty or damaged in transit.





