AB Pipe Clamp Series

AB forklift Pipe Clamp

The AB series pipe clamp is designed to mount at the ends of the carriage side plates.

It raises fully 90 degrees. Operator vision is not obstructed. When fully raised, the forks are clear of obstruction. Full fork length is usable.

One hydraulic supply group is required. The AB ships with all hosing and plumbing installed. Two hoses from the truck connect to two inlet adapters on the clamp’s valve.

Controlled Arm Movement

The clamp arms move simultaneously. Both touch the pipe and release the pipe at the same time.

The arm control mechanism keeps the secondary arm aligned to the primary arm through the full range of movement.

The secondary arm stays clear of the pipe until contact at the tips. Arms will not inadvertently drag the pipe backward if the lift is aborted or the truck backed out for any reason.

Parallel Arm Alignment

At full stroke, the arms are in contact with the fork tips or pipe. The special actuators leverage the secondary clamp are down onto the pipe. The clamping bar will seek to level out on the pipe rack. Odd sizes can be clamped back against the fork shank.

The AB is designed to securely clamp pipe anywhere along the fork blade.

Exclusive Mechanical Bias

Our unique mechanically biased mechanism is multi purpose.

It maintains the secondary in the full 90 degree position and eliminates rattle and clank during travel.

It ensures that the tips are always the first point of contact.

It clears the secondary up and away from the rack if the operator is maneuvering for the lift.

Provides for positive contact of the actuator with the forks or the pipe, actuating the downward clamping movement of the secondary clamp bar.

Forklift Use Preserved

The AB allows the forks to be used with no interference from the clamp arms or frame. It opens up a full 90 degrees to clear the way for regular loads to be lifted.

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Model WPH-AB Pipe Hold Down Clamp

Mounting Class	ITA Class II; ISO/FEM Class 2A Hook Type ITA Class III; ISO/FEM Class 3A Hook Type
Physical Specs	WEIGHT: 860 LB (CL II) 1,040 LB (CL III) AET (THICKNESS): ZERO HCG: RAISED -2.75”; LOWERED 11.5” VCG RAISED 41”; LOWERED 14” (Variances occur, Check clamp data plate for actual)
Capacity at Load Center	5,500 LB @ 24” (CLASS II) 10,000 lb (CLASS III)
Clamping Force	6,200 lb @ 1750 psi
Pipe Diameter Range	2.8" - 2.0"
Control Valve	Dual Over-Center Valve with Hydraulic Lock Sun Cavity T-21A, Sun Assembly CWE-LHN-XII
Operating Pressure	1500 - 1700 psi
Flow rate	6-12 gpm
Hydraulic Oil	VISCOSITY: 10W; PETROLEUM BASED; FILTRATION ISO 19/16
Max Operating Temp	80 C (170 F)
Plumbing	SAE 9/16 UNC THREADS; 3/8 INCH DIAMETER ID HOSE RATED BURST MINIMUM 4000 PSI ADAPTERS AND FITTINGS JIC #6 37 DEGREE FLARE

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With our industry best lead times (4-5 weeks on complex builds), full in-house engineering and design team, on-site manufacturing and fabrication facility just south of Houston, TX, and very large standard product inventory, Fork-Co is the right choice for your project. We stand behind our products 100%, either it accomplishes your goals, or we aren't done.