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Mechanical grabs for one-handed lifting of blocks, kerbs, slabs and masonry. No power supply needed, with capacities across a wide range, from Camlok block and profile grabs to Conquip and Eichinger models. For kerbs and covers at ground level, see kerb and manhole lifters.
Mechanical grabs grip using the weight of the load itself, so there is nothing to power. The trade-off is that they release only once the load is fully set down. Hydraulic grabs give controlled opening and closing at any point, which matters for precise placement.
Grip depends on friction, so check the pad material against what you are lifting. A grab suited to rough concrete may not hold on wet, coated or polished surfaces.
Grabs are lifting accessories and need periodic thorough examination, with particular attention to pivot wear and pad condition. Worn pads are a common cause of a dropped load.
The weight of the load drives the gripping action through a linkage. It releases once the load is fully supported by the ground.
A friction grip can slip, particularly on wet or coated surfaces. Lifts over people or public access need a positively secured attachment and an exclusion zone.
Pad wear and pivot play in particular, alongside the periodic thorough examination required for lifting accessories.
Related ranges include Concrete Washout, Winches, Gas Bottle Carrier, Spare Parts, Tipping Skips, Cranes, Goods Carrying Cage and Hoists and Trolleys.
