{"title":"M\u0026W Vertical Plate Clamps","description":"\u003ch2\u003eM\u0026amp;W Vertical Plate Clamp Lifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical loads need a clamp built for a secure hold, and M\u0026amp;W's vertical plate clamps deliver that across construction, manufacturing, and steel fabrication work where lifting and maneuvering heavy plates is a daily task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight or Hinged Lug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo lug options cover different installation needs: straight, or hinged for more versatility and safety, since a hinged lug lets you engage the clamp at any angle rather than one fixed position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo Minimum Load Limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost clamps have a floor as well as a ceiling on what they can lift safely. M\u0026amp;W's vertical clamps skip that floor entirely: as long as your material stays under the working load limit, the clamp handles it, whether that's a light load or something close to the clamp's max capacity, with no separate minimum to work around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Welded Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-welded construction removes weld failure from the list of things that can go wrong, holding up reliably even in tough working environments. It also extends the clamp's overall lifespan, cutting down on maintenance and the need for replacement parts while keeping performance consistent over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCamming Stationary Jaw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA camming stationary jaw grips the load securely while making engagement and disengagement fast and straightforward, keeping the lifting process efficient rather than a fight with the hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull 180-Degree Turning Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full 180-degree turning range lets you shift the load's orientation from horizontal to vertical and back, all with the same clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help deciding which M\u0026amp;W vertical plate clamp fits your application? Call to speak with one of our product experts. They have the experience to help you land on the right option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other lifting and rigging equipment? We carry a full lineup, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nylon-lifting-slings\"\u003enylon lifting slings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rigging-hardware\"\u003erigging hardware\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/netting\"\u003esafety nets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"m-w-0-55-ton-vertical-plate-clamp-0-0-5-jaw-21336","title":"M\u0026W 0.55 Ton Straight Vertical Plate Clamp | 0 - 0.5 Jaw | 21336","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis M\u0026amp;W vertical plate clamp skips the minimum-load restriction other plate clamps carry, so material anywhere along its rated capacity gets a secure grip instead of only loads near the working load limit. A straight lug keeps the design simple, and a full 180-degree turning range still lets you flip a plate from vertical to horizontal or back in one motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrips securely at any point along its rated capacity, not just near the working load limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight lug for a simple, low-profile attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlips plate a full 180 degrees between vertical and horizontal orientations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from premium alloy in the United States, with no welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw is self-locking and resets to the pre-load position automatically after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates in temperatures from -40 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for surface hardness up to 400 Brinell (43 Rc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWLL and serial number clearly marked on the clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward vertical plate lifting where a hinged lug's extra angle range isn't needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny m\u0026amp;w vertical lifting clamp setup calling for a simpler, straight-lug design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical-to-horizontal plate turning in general fabrication work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Residents: \u003ca data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#myModal\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eWARNING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46527582765192,"sku":"VPC-21336-0.55T","price":779.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/mw-straight-vertical-plate-clamp.01_f7ee9e5f-40da-4935-9f06-3ef6a6007b74.jpg?v=1789513016"},{"product_id":"m-w-1-1-ton-vertical-plate-clamp-0-0-75-jaw-21851","title":"M\u0026W 1.1 Ton Straight Vertical Plate Clamp | 0 - 0.75 Jaw | 21851","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1.1-ton M\u0026amp;W vertical plate clamp pairs a straight lug with a wider jaw range than the 0.55-ton straight-lug model, giving it more capacity for mid-weight plate work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo minimum-load requirement across its rated range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight lug at a step up in capacity from the 0.55-ton straight-lug model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 180-degree vertical-to-horizontal turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium alloy, non-welded, made in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw locks and self-resets to pre-load position after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-40 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit operating range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 400 Brinell (43 Rc) surface hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-weight plate handling calling for a simple, low-profile lug design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny m\u0026amp;w vertical lifting clamp setup that doesn't need the hinged lug's extra placement angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilities running multiple M\u0026amp;W capacity classes and standardizing on straight-lug hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Residents: \u003ca data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#myModal\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003eWARNING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46527582830728,"sku":"VPC-21851-1.1T","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/mw-straight-vertical-plate-clamp.01_77873089-3c4b-4fcd-a450-117eb3f0c9da.jpg?v=1789513018"},{"product_id":"m-w-2-2-ton-vertical-plate-clamp-0-1-0-jaw-21912","title":"M\u0026W 2.2 Ton Straight Vertical Plate Clamp | 0 - 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