Elevating Operational Safety
What Are Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices?
Below-the-hook lifting devices are essential for safely transporting and moving loads by cranes and hoists. They are engineered to attach the load to the crane or hoist and ensure it remains secure until it is placed at its final destination.
Given this critical function, they must be able to support and stabilize heavy loads without the risk of breaking. Otherwise, employees and equipment are at risk of injury/damage from falling materials.
Examples of common below-the-hook lifting devices include:
Pallet Lifters
These devices have claws that grab the material.
Sheet Lifters
These devices have forks that lift and support pallets from below.
Lifting Magnets
These devices carry ferrous materials without the use of electricity.
Superior Lifting, Engineered for Safety
Features of ACECO’s Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
At American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO), we specialize in designing and manufacturing material handling equipment and systems. We offer various lifting products to accommodate various customer applications, including below-the-hook lifting devices. This product line includes standard to custom lifting beams and grapples, all of which are built to ASME BTH-1-2011 standards.
Our engineers can design and manufacture a variety of standard and custom below-the-hook lifting devices to meet different customer requirements, including:
- Lifting Beams - in 1-ton or 2-ton variations
- Lower Blocks - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- C-Hooks - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- Clamshell Buckets - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- Clamshell Buckets - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
Our team of highly skilled engineers is dedicated to creating top-of-the-line lifting solutions that cater to diverse industrial needs. We guarantee the robustness, reliability, and safety of all our products – both standard and customized. With load capacities ranging from 1 ton to 500 tons, ACECO is the perfect partner to take your material handling operations to the next level.
Multipurpose Lifting Across Industries
Common Applications of Below-the-Hook Devices
Below-the-hook lifting devices are used in a variety of material handling operations. Typical materials they lift, move, stack, and retrieve include:
- Concrete blocks
- Metal bars and girders
- Metal coils and wire rope coils
- Pipes and tubes
- Pallets
- Drums and other containers
- Loose bulk materials (e.g., sand and grain)
Specialized Lifting, Customized Solutions
Custom Capabilities & Special-Purpose Grapples
We offer lifting devices that are custom-engineered for a variety of specialized problems. In the past, we’ve manufactured the following devices in 1-ton to 300-ton capacities:
- Lifting Beams - in 1-ton or 2-ton variations
- Lower Blocks - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- C-Hooks - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- Clamshell Buckets - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- Clamshell Buckets - in 1-ton to 500-ton variations
- Most existing crane and hoist systems
- NUREG 0554 and NUREG 0612 heavy lift systems
- Industrial and nuclear applications
- Remotely operated mechanical and electrical applications
- Seismically qualified applications
Reliable Below-the-Hook Solutions from ACECO
Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices From ACECO
Below-the-hook lifting devices play a critical role in many crane and hoist operations. By supporting and stabilizing loads as they are lifted, moved, and lowered, they help keep employees and equipment safe. That’s why sourcing quality units from a reliable material-handling equipment supplier is vital.
For below-the-hook lifting devices you can trust, turn to the experts at ACECO! We are your expert, craftsman, and partner for all material handling equipment needs. Whether you’re looking for a standard or special-purpose product, we’ve got you covered. To learn more about our product offerings or discuss your requirements with one of our representatives, contact us or request a quote today.
