Description
The Mega-Beam Clamp is a low profile sliding jaw design that allows you to secure your load as close to the I-Beam as possible. The 8″ model has a 3 ton rating. The two aircraft aluminum jaws are adjusted on the 3/4″-6 tpi Acme threaded shaft. The spring loaded handle locks after adjustment. Aluminum construction is half the weight of steel units and has a wider gripping range.
Fastens from 2 inch to 8 inch wide I-beam flanges up to 1″ thick. Center hole is 1-1/2″.
Optional Mega-Beam Clamp Jaws can be added to any size Mega-Beam Clamp to fit up to 2″ thick beam flanges. Part # MBC2INCHJAWS
Key Features Of 8″ Adjustable Beam Clamp
- 3 ton rated capacity – this rigging clamp is built to safely hold up to 3 tons, suited for hanging trussing, motors, or fixed rigging points from steel I-beams.
- Adjustable beam clamp design – fastens to I-beam flanges from 2 in. to 8 in. wide, up to 1 in. thick, adjusting on a 3/4″-6 tpi Acme threaded shaft.
- Low-profile sliding jaw – keeps your load positioned close to the beam, reducing swing and unwanted leverage compared to a fixed-jaw lighting beam clamp.
- Lightweight aluminum jaws – half the weight of a comparable steel beam clamp at the same rating, without giving up gripping range.
- Spring-loaded locking handle – locks the jaws automatically once adjusted, so the clamp won’t shift or loosen under load.
- Black anodized finish – adds corrosion resistance and a low-visibility look for overhead rigging.
- 1-1/2″ center hole – standard sizing for shackles, hooks, or other common rigging clamp hardware.
- Expandable jaw capacity – optional wider jaws (Part # MBC2INCHJAWS) fit this adjustable beam clamp to flanges up to 2 in. thick.
How To Use The 8″ Steel Beam Clamp
- Confirm the beam and load fit the rating. Check that your I-beam flange falls between 2 in. and 8 in. wide and doesn’t exceed 1 in. thick (or 2 in. with the optional jaws), and that your load stays within the 3 ton limit.
- Open the jaws. Turn the Acme threaded shaft to widen the jaws of this adjustable beam clamp enough to fit over the I-beam flange.
- Position the clamp on the beam. Slide the steel beam clamp into place so the jaws sit flush against both sides of the flange, keeping your load point as close to the beam as possible.
- Tighten and lock. Turn the shaft to close the jaws snugly against the flange, then let the spring-loaded handle lock the rigging clamp in position.
- Attach your rigging hardware. Use the 1-1/2″ center hole to connect a shackle, hook, or other rigging component to this lighting beam clamp before adding your load.
- Inspect before each use. Check the jaws, threaded shaft, and locking handle for wear or damage every time before trusting this beam clamp with a new load.
