A lifting tong is an engineered lifting apparatus designed for the secure grasping and transportation of materials that present challenges for conventional lifting devices such as hooks or slings. Predominantly utilized within industrial environments such as manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and logistic operations, lifting tongs are essential for manipulating heavy or irregularly shaped items.
Crosby Airpes’ lifting tongs designs are engineered to safely grab and lift a wide variety of materials and objects from any of the existing crane configurations.
Lifting tongs can be used in a variety of applications, whether for a generic or specific job.
Applications of a lifting tong
Lifting tongs can be used in many sectors of activity.
- Steel Industry: In the steel industry, lifting tongs are extensively used for handling raw materials like slabs, billets, and blooms, as well as finished products such as steel plates, coils, and bars. Their design allows for the secure grip necessary to transport heavy steel items safely.
- Manufacturing and Assembly: Within manufacturing plants and assembly lines, lifting tongs facilitate the movement of components and finished goods. They are particularly useful for items that are too bulky or awkwardly shaped for traditional lifting methods.
- Warehousing and Logistics: Lifting tongs aid in the efficient storage and retrieval of goods in warehouses. They are used for moving large containers, boxes, or uniquely shaped items, improving the handling process within logistical operations.
- Construction: The construction industry benefits from the use of lifting tongs for moving materials like large stones, prefabricated panels, and structural components. Their ability to securely grip and lift ensures the safe and precise placement of materials.
- Forestry and Agriculture: In forestry and agricultural contexts, lifting tongs can be used to handle logs, bales, and other bulky organic materials. They provide a mechanism for moving such items with minimal damage and improved efficiency.
- Recycling Facilities: Lifting tongs are utilized in recycling operations to sort, move, and process various materials, including metals, plastics, and other recyclables. Their adaptability allows for the efficient handling of diverse materials.
- Oil and Gas Industry: For the oil and gas industry, lifting tongs are essential for handling drilling pipes, risers, and other cylindrical objects, ensuring that operations proceed smoothly and safely.
- Wind Energy Sector: The installation of wind turbine components, such as blades and tower sections, requires precision and the ability to handle large, cumbersome parts, making lifting tongs an invaluable tool in the renewable energy field.
Some Scissor Lifting Tongs Predesigns
Each one of Crosby Airpes’ scissors lifting tongs goes through a previous design process in which all the critical variables are taken into account so that the performance of the machine is the most adequate and adapted to each client.
There are many different kinds of tongs, the most common are the Coil Lifting Tongs, which design with mechanized opening designed to handle coils of different types of material, and the Scissor Lifting Tongs which close the load by applying pressure.
Rounded Closure: Perfect for handling pipes or materials with rounded profiles, such as logs
Lateral Closure: The load is held by the lateral pressure of the clamp. They are used for lifting plates, bars and beams of steel and other materials.
Electric/ Hydraulic Closure: The clamps are closed mechanically, either electrically or electrically/hydraulically.
