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Steel Pipe Clamp
• Wide Diameter Adaptability: Grips various pipe sizes (e.g., scaffold pipes, structural pipes, precision tubes).
• Anti-Slip Protection: Rubber/surface layers prevent pipe scratches and reduce slippage during transport.
• Stable Handling: Symmetrical clamping balances force, allowing stacked transport (typical load capacity: 1–5 tons).
• Efficiency: Single-clamp operation replaces manual tying, boosting productivity (especially for bulk handling).
• Safety: Hydraulic pressure protection avoids pipe damage; some models include mechanical limiters to prevent over-tightening.
The forklift attachment steel pipe clamp is a specialized tool designed to handle steel pipes. It securely grips pipes through mechanical clamping, replacing traditional manual tying or sling lifting to enable efficient and safe loading, unloading, and stacking. Commonly used in logistics warehouses, construction sites, and steel structure processing plants where steel pipe handling is frequent, it significantly improves operational safety and efficiency.
Structural Components
Key parts include:
• Clamping Arms (Jaws): Directly contact the pipes, typically made of high-strength alloy steel in arc-shaped (or adjustable-width parallel plate) designs. The surface is covered with anti-slip layers (e.g., rubber pads) to prevent scratching the pipe surface and enhance friction. The arms pivot to open/close, adapting to different pipe diameters.
• Hydraulic System (Main Drive): Comprises a hydraulic cylinder, control valve, and pipelines. It uses the forklift’s hydraulic system to power the arms’ opening/closing. Some light-duty models use electric or pneumatic drives.
• Adjustment Mechanism: Most models automatically adapt to various pipe diameters (common range: 30mm–200mm). Hydraulic cylinders or linkage mechanisms control the arms’ synchronized movement, eliminating manual adjustments.
• Connection Frame: Mounts the clamp onto the forklift’s fork carriage, syncing with the forklift’s lifting/tilting functions and transmitting hydraulic power.
• Guiding & Positioning Structures: Some models include guide slots or limiters to help center the pipe during clamping, preventing misalignment.
Working Principle
Operation steps:
1. Setup: The forklift lifts the pipe (e.g., inserting forks under the pipe’s base or middle section).
2. Clamping: The operator activates the hydraulic system via the control handle. Hydraulic oil drives the arms inward to grip the pipe evenly from both sides. The anti-slip layer secures the pipe, while the arms auto-adjust (or are preset) to fit the pipe’s diameter, ensuring stability.
3. Handling: Once clamped, the forklift can lift and move the pipe to its destination (e.g., shelves, storage yards). The tilt function helps align the pipe if needed.
4. Release: At the target location, the arms open to safely place the pipe.
Typical Application Scenarios
• Logistics Warehousing: Sorting, stacking, and loading/unloading pipes in warehouses.
• Construction Sites: Transporting scaffold pipes or formwork supports to job sites.
• Steel Structure Plants: Moving finished or raw steel pipes (e.g., H-beams, square tubes).
• Machinery Manufacturing: Handling precision pipes to avoid surface damage.
The steel pipe clamp enhances safety, efficiency, and pipe protection in handling operations, making it an essential tool for industries working with steel pipes.
