RENFROE LIFTING CLAMPS

Pull
+Vertical+Suspension
Clamps
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J.C. RENFROE® & SONS, INCORPORATED of NOTICE OF EXCLUSION

Jacksonville, Florida, has been an international
leader in the manufacturing and marketing of Lifting OF WARRANTY
Clamps for over sixty years.
RENFROE HAS HEREIN SET FORTH IN
CONSPICUOUS LANGUAGE AN EXCLUSION OF
ANY WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
WHICH IS NOT SPECIFICALLY AND PARTICULARLY
CONTAINED HEREIN. PLEASE REFER TO THAT
STATEMENT FOR REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED
BY J.C. RENFROE & SONS, INC.

SAFETY Operating Aids ( DO’s and DON’TS )

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1 DO consult Operator’s Manual or instructions outlined in this manual
RENFROE when in doubt. RENFROE and use RENFROE replacement
factory representatives are available parts to assure proper operation of
upon request at no charge to train the clamp.
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and assist in establishing the proper Always

use of RENFROE products. 8 DON’T side load. NEVER lift from Use
Safety
Hook

side with vertical clamp.

2 DO Lock clamp closed before lifting
load. NEVER lift with lock in open or 9 DON’T lift over workmen.
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“lockopen” position. 10 DON’T misuse. NEVER lift plate
3 DO use hooks with latch. NEVER from bottom of plate stack.
use a hook that may release clamp. 11 DON’T rush. NEVER lift more than one
4 DO use correct clamp for job. plate at a time with a vertical clamp. 7 8

NEVER use large capacity clamps to 12 DON’T improvise. Always use correct
lift light loads. clamp for job. NEVER lift horizontally
5 DO use an adequate number of with a vertical clamp.
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clamps to balance load. NEVER lift 13 DON’T use clamp that has been over-
loads that are not balanced. loaded.
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6 DO use clamps within their rated 14 DON’T alter clamp. NEVER grind, weld
capacity. NEVER overload clamps. or modify the clamp in any manner.
7 DO inspect clamp before each lift, 12

follow inspection and maintenance

Copyright © 2006 J.C. Renfroe® & Sons, Inc. 1

 Model BC
LOCKING SUSPENSION
®

The Model BC is a multi-pur-

pose beam clamp suitable for
both lifting beams or providing
suspension of hoists from beams
or girders. Thereby eliminating
the need for nuts, bolts and MODEL BC
shackles. It is intended for use
on the American standard or
wide flange beams.

PULL + VERTICAL + SUSPENSION

Model BC may be used to suspend hoists, chain falls,
and platforms from beams, or lift beams

MODEL BC EXPLODED VIEW

THREADED BLOCK

JAWS

ADJUSTING
SCREW

CLAMP BODY HANDLE

BOLT PIN

SPECIFICATIONS (in inches)

SHACKLE
Working Load Limit Flange Flange
at 0°-20° Width Thickness Weight
Vertical Tons A B C D E F G H (in pounds)

1 1/2 3 -7 1/2 1/4 - 5/8 11 7/8 11 3/4 3 1/2 5 5 3/4 9 1/2

3 3 -7 1/2 1/4 - 5/8 11 7/8 12 3 5/8 5 3/16 6 3/4 13 1/2

5 6 -10 1/2 - 7/8 17 14 7/8 3 1/4 3/4 6 5/16 6 3/4 22 1/2

Fasteners to install parts are included.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

BEFORE PURCHASING REFER TO GENERAL INFORMATION ON PAGE 5 2

DEFINITIONS
VERTICAL LIFT: The lifting of a single plate or member STEEL PLATES: Unless otherwise specified, lifting application and temperatures of the plates to be
in which the lifting force exerted by the rigging is clamps are manufactured to handle hot-rolled steel handled are critical in selecting the proper model.
directly above and in line with the lifting shackle as plates whose Brinell Hardness does not exceed 300.
shown in the illustration below. WARNING: Secure written instructions from
WARNING: Do not lift plates with coatings or mill RENFROE for all hot lift applications.
scale that prevent the gripping surfaces of the clamp
Lifting Force from making positive contact with the base metal. LOCKING CLAMPS: Locking clamps are divided
Lifting Shackle
into the categories listed below. With the exception
For applications not covered by the above information, of the “Locking Wedge” and “Locking Screw” type
Clamp secure written recommendations from RENFROE. the purpose of the locks are to facilitate the attaching
and removing of the clamp from the member being
FINISHED AND POLISHED PLATES: handled.
Plate or
Member Steel plates in this category having other than “Lock Closed” — an overcenter spring loaded
hot-rolled surfaces such as stainless steel, etc., mechanism in which the spring exerts a force on the
are generally handled using non-marring clamps gripping cam when the lock handle is moved to the
incorporating smooth gripping surfaces. “Lock Closed” position. When the handle is moved to
VERTICAL TURN/LIFT: A vertical turn/lift clamp is unlocked position the force exerted by the spring is
a vertical lifting clamp specifically intended to turn a WARNING: For applications using clamps with relaxed and the gripping cam may be retracted by
single plate or member thru a ninety degree (90°) arc serrated gripping surfaces on finished or polished pushing the lifting shackle into the body of clamp.
and back to vertical thru the same ninety degree (90°) plates, secure written recommendations from Refer to the Operation Section of specific models of
arc or from horizontal to vertical to horizontal thru a RENFROE. “Lock Closed” clamps for additional details. Typical
one hundred and eighty degree (180°) arc. Refer to “Lock Closed” clamps are Models DG, FR, M and HRS.
Application Section of specific Turn/Lift clamps for S T R U C T U R A L M E M B E R S — F A B R I C AT E D
SECTIONS: Unless otherwise specified, “Lock Open Only” — normally used on “Hot Lift”
further detail. clamps and consists of a manually operated “Lock
c l a m p s described as capable of handling structural
members and fabricated sections are limited to Stop Pin” that is inserted when gripping cam of clamp
During the turning operation the edge of the plate is retracted and removed when clamp is positioned on
opposite the edge to which the clamp is attached hot-rolled steel whose Brinell Hardness does not
exceed 300. the plate. Tag line may be used to permit operator to
should always be in contact with a supporting surface remove pin from a greater distance from clamp. Refer
such as a factory floor and the load on the clamp
WARNING: For applications not covered by the to the Operation Section of specific model of “Lock
should not exceed one half rated capacity of clamp —
above information, secure written recommendations Open Only” clamps for additional details. Typical “Lock
refer to illustrations shown below.
from RENFROE. Open Only” clamp is the Model RO.
“Lock Open-Lock Closed” — an over-center spring
RATED CAPACITY: ALL RENFROE CLAMPS ARE RATED
loaded mechanism in which the spring exerts a force
INDIVIDUALLY. The rated capacity of a RENFROE
on the gripping cam when the lock handle is moved to
product is based on the product being in “new or as
TLA LOCK HANDLE
new” condition and represents the maximum load the
the “Lock Closed” position. When the handle is moved
to the “Lock Open” the gripping cam is maintained in
product is to be subjected to when utilized in the
AUXILIARY the retracted position for ease in installing the clamp
manner described in this manual. Wear, misuse, abuse
LOCK BUTTON on a plate or member. The Model FRD contains indi-
and other factors relating to usage may reduce the
LOCK HANDLE vidual “Lock Open” and “Lock Closed” mechanisms
rated capacity. Shock loading and the factors listed
180˚ that must be operated separately. Refer to the
must be taken into consideration when selecting a
Operation Section of specific models of the “Lock
RENFROE product for a given application.
Open-Lock Closed” clamps for additional details.
PLATE UNDER LOADING CAN BE ALLOWED WHEN THE
Typical “Lock Open-Lock Closed” clamps are Models
LOCK HANDLE CONDITIONS AND WARNINGS ARE MET IN THIS
FRD, R, S, SD, SEA, SX, TL, TLA and the J-Series.
MANUAL. UNDER LOADING OCCURS WHEN LESS
THAN 50% OF LOAD RATING OF A CLAMP IS LIFTED “Locking Wedge” — is a fluted steel wedge that is dri-
TL LOCK HANDLE
PLATE THICKNESS: The minimum and maximum plate
ven in place with a hammer. The body of the wedge is
positioned in a slot in the clamp body with the fluted
▼

LOCK HANDLE thickness a clamp specified for handling plates is edges contacting the member to which the clamp is
capable of lifting. being attached. Refer to Operation Section of specific
MUST BE IN THIS models of the “Locking Wedge” clamps for additional
POSITION FOR WARNING: Never use a clamp for lifting a plate details. Typical “Locking Wedge” clamps are Models
TURNING 90˚ where the plate thickness is less than or greater than A1, B1, B2 and PB.
PLATE the minimum and maximum stenciled on the clamp.
▼

90˚ “Locking Screw” — “Lock Screw” clamps depend on

JAW OPENING: The minimum and maximum thick- manually adjusting a screw to hold the gripping surface
ness of a member of a clamp specified as having in place for lifting and removing the clamp from mem-
HORIZONTAL LIFT: Clamps (used in pairs or multi- a JAW OPENING is capable of handling. ber being lifted. Refer to Operation Section of a
ples) are attached to the side edges of a plate or bundle specific model of “Locking Screw” clamps for addition-
of plates positioned horizontally to the floor level. The WARNING: Never use a clamp on a member whose al details. Typical “Locking Screw” clamps are Models
rigging attached to clamps is generally multi-legged thickness is less than or greater than the range of AC, ACP, BC, NM, PC, SCP, SCPA and RSC.
slings with the connecting point of the slings being jaw opening stenciled on the clamp.
approximately centered between the distance NON-LOCKING: “Non-Locking” clamps have no
separating the clamps. Refer to illustrations shown OPERATING TEMPERATURES: Unless specified under mechanisms to aid in attaching or removing clamp
below. the Applications Section of the individual model, the from member being lifted. It is necessary to have
approved operating temperature of RENFROE clamps is position of clamp maintained on the member being
WARNING: The capacity of all horizontal clamps is from zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18 Celsius) to a maxi- lifted until a properly applied force is exerted to the
based on a sling angle of sixty degrees (60°). See mum of 200 degrees Fahrenheit (+93 degrees Celsius). lifting shackle. Refer to Operation Section of specific
illustration below. Sling angles less than sixty The minimum and maximum temperatures apply to models of the “Non-Locking” clamps for additional
degrees (60°) increase the load exerted on the both ambient and the material being handled by the details. Typical “Non-Locking” clamps are Models AST,
clamps. Sling Angles greater than 60° reduce clamp. ASTL, BD, HR, HDR , HRS and WHSR.
gripping force, Do not exceed 60°.
WARNING: Secure written authorization from WARNING: A pointing out and notice of danger. The
RENFROE before using clamps in temperatures other purpose of a “WARNING” is to apprise the operator
than shown. and all other affected persons of the existence of
danger of which he should be but may not be aware;
“HOT LIFTS”: The Model R and S clamps are available and to enable the operator to protect himself and
in modifications that are capable of making lifts where others, where applicable, against such danger. An
the temperatures of the member being lifted exceeds attempt is made herein to warn against reasonable and
200 degrees Fahrenheit (+93 degrees Celsius). reasonably foreseeable danger in the proper use and
Depending on conditions a lift may exceed 1000 possible reasonable misuse of RENFROE products
degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius). The exact described in this catalog.

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RENFROE
Operator’s Manuals
An Application, Operation and Maintenance Manual is packaged
with each Renfroe product. Additional copies are available by
contacting J. C. Renfroe & Sons, Inc. at 1-800-874-8454 or by
email:ssales@jcrenfroe .com.
No operator should engage or attempt to engage in the use of
any Renfroe product until the applicable manual has been read
and fully understood. Failure to review and utilize recommend-
ed applications, operating and maintenance instructions could
result in serious injury to the operator and others.

®
RENFROE rebuild kit
15% savings when
ordering in kits
The construction of RENFROE products permits the installation
of repair parts to be accomplished by qualified personnel
utilizing recommended procedures for inspection and installation
of each product model as recommended in the Maintenance
Section of the Operator’s Manuals.
When necessary, the worn or damaged parts may be replaced
by installing individual replacement parts or through the use of
a RENFROE Rebuild Kit which includes all parts generally
replaced due to normal wear. Parts not subjected to daily
operating wear are not included in the Rebuild Kit and may be
purchased separately.

KITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS:

• MODEL AST • MODEL FRD • MODEL S • MODEL SX
• MODEL ASTL • MODEL J SERIES • MODEL SCP • MODEL TL
• MODEL BD • MODEL LJ • MODEL SCPA • MODEL TLA
• MODEL DC • MODEL M • MODEL SCSL • MODEL WHSR
• MODEL DG • MODEL NM • MODEL SD AND HOT
• MODEL DWS • MODEL R • MODEL SEA LIFT CLAMPS
• MODEL FR • MODEL RSC • MODEL SP

BEFORE PURCHASING REFER TO GENERAL INFORMATION ON PAGE 5 4

 GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Information contained in this INSPECTION AND REBUILD: RENFROE
catalog is for the presentation of pertinent Factory Representatives are available upon
illustrative and specification data for use request to inspect RENFROE products in
in the selection of suitable RENFROE® pro- use at Plant sites or such other reasonable
ducts consistent with the use intended by locations where such products are in use.
RENFROE. Refer to Operator’s Manuals RENFROE products may be returned to the
for information on application, operation factory for inspection and rebuild in accor-
and maintenance of each particular model dance with an established fee schedule.
or product. Neither operators nor maintenance person-
nel of the user of such products should
Photographs of products shown in this cat- engage in any modification of any RENFROE
alog which may include examples of applica- product for any reason. Installation of parts
tions are for illustrative purposes only. Please and Rebuild Kits should be effected only
refer to the Operator’s Manuals for approved inaccordance with instructions included
applications of RENFROE products. within the Operator’s Manual and as
OPERATOR’S MANUALS: PRIOR TO fur-nished with each RENFROE Rebuild Kit.
PURCHASE AND/OR USE OF ANY
RENFROE PRODUCT, EACH PUR- ENGINEERING SERVICE: Our Engineering
CHASER AND OPERATOR SHOULD Department is ready to assist in the solution
READ AND UNDERSTAND FULLY ALL of special problems and its service is
OF THE PERTINENT INSTRUCTIONS available at all times to our customers.
AND RECOMMENDATIONS CON-
TAINED IN THE OPERATOR’S MAN- DELAYS: J. C. RENFROE & SONS, INC. is
UALS FOR THE PARTICULAR not liable for any delays in manufacturing or
PRODUCT INVOLVED. The Operator’s shipping caused by fire, strikes, lockouts,
Manuals contain recommended application, war, insurrections, inability to secure materials,
operation and maintenance instructions government interference or regulations, delays
for all RENFROE products listed in this catalog. in transportation, or other circumstances
A copy of the Operator’s Manuals pertaining beyond reasonable control.
to each such product is attached to
the product or enclosed within the shipping RETURN OF GOODS: No goods either
carton with each product. In addition, Operator’s standard or special may be returned for credit
Manuals may be obtained from authorized without written consent.
RENFROE Distributors or by contacting J. C.
Renfroe & Sons, Inc. at 1-800-874-8454 or by email: EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY
sales@jcrenfroe.com.
THERE EXISTS NO WARRANTIES
TRAINING AIDS: RENFROE provides NEITHER EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED
WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
upon request and at no charge, training
DESCRIPTIONS OR STATEMENTS
films and slides, posters, inspection kits
CONTAINED IN THE FACE
containing coded inspection tags and
OR ANY PART HEREOF.
maintenance inspection record forms.

RENFROE factory representatives are This catalog supercedes all catalogs previ-
also available upon request at no charge ously published by RENFROE and further
to train and assist in establishing the proper supercedes any materials previously published
use, inspection and maintenance of or described by RENFROE or its distributors as
RENFROE products. Direct requests to J.C. to the contents hereof.
Renfroe & Sons, Inc. at 1-800-874-8454 or by email:,
sales@jcrenfroe.com.