CLAMP 15T MODEL GC-15

Product Description

The Caldwell Model GC-15 is a heavy-duty below-the-hook lifting clamp rated at 15 Ton working load limit, engineered for the lifting and handling of heavy steel plate, structural steel, and similar flat or profiled steel products in steel service centers, fabrication shops, heavy manufacturing facilities, and construction environments. The GC-15 is designed to grip the material securely through a cam-action or mechanical clamping mechanism that engages the material surface when the load is applied, providing a positive and reliable grip that increases in holding force as the load weight increases.

The clamp is well suited for lifting and moving heavy steel plate and structural members in applications where sling-based rigging would be impractical due to load geometry, surface finish requirements, or handling efficiency considerations. At 15 Ton working load limit, the GC-15 is appropriate for heavy industrial lifting tasks involving large steel plate sections, heavy structural shapes, and similar high-mass steel products commonly handled in steel processing, heavy fabrication, and structural steel erection operations.

As a Caldwell product, the Model GC-15 is built to the dimensional and performance standards associated with the Caldwell line of below-the-hook lifting devices. It should be used only on materials within its 15 Ton rated capacity and compatible material thickness and width range, and operated in accordance with Caldwell's specifications and applicable below-the-hook lifting device standards including ASME B30.20.

Material: Steel alloy

Compatible With: Steel plate and structural steel within the 15 Ton rated capacity and compatible material thickness range Overhead crane and hoist systems rated to meet or exceed the 15 Ton working load limit Standard crane hooks compatible with the GC-15 bail or shackle connection

Uses: Lifting and handling of heavy steel plate in steel service centers and fabrication shops Structural steel handling in heavy manufacturing and construction environments Steel processing, cutting table loading and unloading, and plate storage operations Applications requiring direct mechanical clamping of steel plate without slings or chains

Key Features: 15 Ton working load limit Cam-action or mechanical clamping mechanism provides positive grip on the material Grip force increases with applied load weight for enhanced security during lifting Designed for heavy steel plate and structural steel handling Built to Caldwell's below-the-hook lifting device standards Model GC-15 designation within the Caldwell clamp series

Note: Specifications including compatible material thickness range, jaw opening capacity, surface finish compatibility, and attachment hardware details should be confirmed against the official Caldwell product catalog or manufacturer documentation prior to ordering. The clamp must only be used on materials within its rated capacity and compatible thickness range, and operated in full accordance with Caldwell's instructions and applicable lifting device safety standards.