Aluminum Sheet Handling Equipment

Plate lifter model pl 5 to 10 ton capacities.

Aluminum sheet handling equipment.

Plate and sheet handling. Particularly useful for handling stacks of sheet metal these lifters are also effective for handling single sheet and plate as well. Plate and sheet handling these lifters offer manual mechanical and motorized solutions for handling single plates and bundles of sheets. Sheet lifters are normally used to lift and move single or multiple stacks of cut to length sheets of steel or aluminum.

Maximum weight to be lifted. Magnetic sheet separators are used with stacks of sheet stock. The suggestions and precautions outlined for handling aluminum to minimize surface damage and in plant scrap can be equally beneficial for handling other metal products. Plate clamps safely lift plate and sheet material in the vertical position.

Bradley lifting has solutions to suit handling of single sheets and multiple sheet stacks whether in the production area or final inspection packing and shipping. A hand wheel or chain wheel is used to open and close the lifter. Clamp features a locking mechanism for optimum safety as operator simply pulls ring to allow easy material release. Slab tongs telescoping lifters and vacuum lifters are just three examples of equipment we can provide.

Description of your load. Suction cup lifters generally have a lower load capacity and attach to items with smooth nonporous surfaces such as glass metal plastic sheets and polished stone. 6061 aluminum sheet is ideal for structural framing base plates gussets motorcycle automotive parts etc. This brochure describes procedures and methods that have been used successfully.

Lifting magnets keep a hold on heavy metallic equipment and machinery. The design of a sheet lifter depends on a number of important factors that are illustrated below. The return conveyor and stacker enables us to process large production runs while protecting the material s finish. When a power supply is not available or when access to the lifter is not an issue a manually operated sheet lifter is an excellent choice.

6061 aluminum sheet is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability. 10 ton sheet lifter with carrying angles that are operated by a hand wheel. Mill finish not polished. The handling of sheet and plate can be a challenge for aluminum production.

For a fast and inexpensive way to cut aluminum sheet stainless steel sheet or light gauge plate our front and rear gauging hydraulic operated shears can efficiently cut squares or rectangles per the customer s request. These lifters offer manual mechanical and motorized solutions for handling single plates and bundles of sheets. Heavy duty sheet lifter model 60 3 to 15 ton capacities.