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Sheet lifters

Below-the-hook devices for handling plate and sheet stock.

13 products · 104 part numbers

Peerless · Caldwell

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Peerless · 2 products

Peerless sheet lifters

Transcribed from Peerless's published tables. Figures are theirs, exactly as they print them.

Motorized Sheet Lifter Heavy Duty

MSLHDMotorized Sheet Lifter Heavy Duty

Peerless
ProductCapacity (Tons)Bundle Width Min/MaxHeadroomShoe WidthMin. AisleBail HeightBail Opening WidthBail Opening HeightBail ThicknessWeight (Lbs.)
MSLHD-3-48316/48262.6391.5350.751770
MSLHD-3-60316/60262.6391.5350.751820
MSLHD-3-72316/72262.6391.5350.751860
MSLHD-5-48516/48262.63924612070
MSLHD-5-60516/60262.63924612140
MSLHD-5-72516/72262.63924612220
MSLHD-5-84516/84262.63924612290
MSLHD-5-96516/96262.63924612700
MSLHD-10-481016/48273.5112471.53100
MSLHD-10-601016/60273.5112471.53200
MSLHD-10-721016/72273.5112471.53300
MSLHD-10-841016/84273.5112471.53430
MSLHD-10-961016/96273.5112471.53450
MSLHD-15-481516/48293.5122.5591.53290
MSLHD-15-601516/60293.5122.5591.53620
MSLHD-15-721516/72293.5122.5591.53740
MSLHD-15-841538/84293.5122.5591.54250
MSLHD-15-961538/96293.5122.5591.54380
MSLHD-20-482016/48375.25152.5591.53655
MSLHD-20-602016/60375.25152.5591.53960
MSLHD-20-722016/72375.25152.5591.54275
MSLHD-20-842038/84375.25152.5591.54900
MSLHD-20-963038/96375.25152.5591.55200
Sheet Lifter Heavy Duty

SLHDSheet Lifter Heavy Duty

Peerless

FEATURES •This style of lifter is designed to lift and carry various sizes of bundles, sheets and/or plates. •Standard heavy duty direct drive, self-locking, machined rack and pinion leg adjustment. •Standard heavy duty square tube H-Frame design. •Standard heavy duty hand-wheel package with slip

ProductCapacity (Tons)Bundle Width Min/MaxHeadroomShoe WidthMin. AisleBail HeightBail Opening WidthBail Opening HeightBail ThicknessWeight (Lbs.)
SLHD-3-48316/48262.6391.5350.751370
SLHD-3-60316/60262.6391.5350.751420
SLHD-3-72316/72262.6391.5350.751460
SLHD-5-48516/48262.63924611670
SLHD-5-60516/60262.63924611740
SLHD-5-72516/72262.63924611820
SLHD-5-84516/84262.63924611890
SLHD-5-96516/96262.63924612300
SLHD-10-481016/48273.5112471.52700
SLHD-10-601016/60273.5112471.52800
SLHD-10-721016/72273.5112471.52930
SLHD-10-841016/84273.5112471.53030
SLHD-10-961016/96273.5112471.53150
SLHD-15-481516/48293.5122.5591.52890
SLHD-15-601516/60293.5122.5591.53220
SLHD-15-721516/72293.5122.5591.53340
SLHD-15-841538/84293.5122.5591.53850
SLHD-15-961538/96293.5122.5591.53980
SLHD-20-482016/48375.25152.5591.53255
SLHD-20-602016/60375.25152.5591.53560
SLHD-20-722016/72375.25152.5591.53875
SLHD-20-842038/84375.25152.5591.54550
SLHD-20-962038/96375.25152.5591.54900

Caldwell · 11 products

Caldwell sheet lifters

Transcribed from Caldwell's master catalogue, with the page cited on every product. Figures are theirs, exactly as they print them.

PL Plate Lifter

PLPlate Lifter

Caldwell

When you are handling thick plates one at a time, the Model PL Plate Lifter is the go-to choice. You just get the lifter in position, engage the hooks and lift.

  • Rugged-chain rigging
  • Heavy-duty plate hooks
  • Design allows for easier crane alignment
  • Steel spreader stabilizes two hooks
  • Complies with ASME standards
  • PLATE WIDTH RANGE 36" TO 96"

Plate Width (in.)

Model NumberRated Capacity (tons)ABCDimensions (in.) DEFHRMin.Max.Weight (lbs.)
PL-5513.5632.384583696185
PL-10101.254.387.553.884583696320
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60 Heavy-Duty Sheet Lifter

60Heavy-Duty Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

When headroom is an issue, Model 60 is ready. Its compact design gives you options when vertical space is not available. Couple that with its ability to handle bundles, sheets, or plates, and you’ve got a solid option for a wide variety of applications.

  • Versatile handling of bundles, sheets, plates and other materials stacked horizontally
  • Low-headroom design for optimum lifting capabilities
  • One-person operation minimizes handling cost
  • Do not lift loosely bundled, thin or oily sheets.
  • Self-locking worm gear drive for leg adjustment is standard
  • BAIL OPENING

Dimensions (in.) · Bundle Width · Bail Opening

Model NumberCapacity (tons)Min.Max.HR HeadroomSup. Angle DMin. AisleABCTWeight (lbs.)
60-3-48—1648———————920
60-3-6031660282.6391.546.75950
60-3-72—1672———————980
60-5-48—1648———————1125
60-5-60—1660———————1170
60-5-7251672292.63924611220
60-5-84—1684———————1270
60-5-96—1696———————1550
60-10-48—1648———————1510
60-10-60—1660———————1570
60-10-72101672303.5112471.51640
60-10-84—1684———————1700
60-10-96—1696———————1770
60-15-48—1648———————1570
60-15-60—1660———————1640
60-15-72—1672———————1700
—15——323.5122.5591.5—
60-15-84—3884———————1960
60-15-96—3896———————2030
60-15-94—3894———————1960
  • (longer legs) Other sizes available, consult factory.
Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p74
60M Motorized Heavy-Dury Sheet Lifter

60MMotorized Heavy-Dury Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

This standard 20-ton capacity lifter is just the beginning. Choose the voltage, leg length, supporting angle length, greater capacity, and more for a fully customized unit.

  • Motorized leg adjustment, 460 volt
  • Versatile handling of bundles, sheets, plates, and other materials stacked horizontally
  • Low-headroom design for optimum lifting capabilities
  • One-person operation minimizes handling cost
  • Self-locking worm gear drive for leg adjustment is standard
  • Easy adjustment for different sheet widths

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p75
60H Hydraulic Sheet Lifter

60HHydraulic Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

This hydraulic-drive sheet lifter delivers the powerful, fast, and efficient leg adjustments while smoothly applying additional force to the sides of the loads. Each unit is engineered to your exact specifications.

  • Versatile handling of bundles, sheets, plates and other materials stacked horizontally
  • Low-headroom design for optimum lifting capabilities
  • One-person operation minimizes handling cost
  • Hydraulic drive for smooth and fast leg adjustment allows more lateral forces applied to load sides
  • Easy adjustment for different sheet widths
  • Rack and pinion gears keep timing between slide arms.

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p76
60BMS Battery Powered Sheet Lifter

60BMSBattery Powered Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

This Model 60BMS-5-96 will lift sheets up to 96" wide and uses full-time battery power to operate. Optional power source for all motorized sheet lifters. Just attach to your crane, no power cord needed! Provides full-time or auxiliary power in case of power failure.

  • Long-lasting rechargeable batteries
  • No power source needed
  • Easily moved to different cranes
  • Charging system included

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p77
62 Small-Bundle Sheet Lifter

62Small-Bundle Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

Size and versatility allows for handling of crates, bins and other smaller sized containers.

  • Standard light-duty unit for handling smaller size sheets and bundles
  • 48" 2-1/2"
  • MIN. BUNDLE WIDTH MAX. BUNDLE WIDTH
  • Side oriented extended length hand wheel adjustment standard
  • Self-locking worm gear leg drive system
  • Model Number

Bundle Width

Model NumberCapacity (tons)Min.Max.Min. AisleDimensions (in.) ABCHR HeadroomWeight (lbs.)
62-1 1/2-361-1/21236—————512
————81-1/23542—
62-1 1/2-481-1/21648—————525
62-3-3631648—————566
————81-1/23544—
62-3-4831660—————594
62-5-4851648—————750
————824752—
62-5-6052060—————763
  • Other sizes available, consult factory.

Dimensions (in.) · Bundle Width · Bail Opening

Model NumberCapacity (tons)Min.Max.HR HeadroomSup. Angle DMin. AisleABCTWeight (lbs.)
64-2-36—1536———————510
64-2-4822048292-1/281-1/2353/4560
64-2-60—2460———————630
64-5-48—2048———————670
64-5-6052460322-5/882461750
64-5-72—3072———————830
64-7 1/2-48—2048———————840
64-7 1/2-487-1/22460342-1/2102461900
64-7 1/2-48—3072———————980
Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p78
64 Standard-Duty Sheet Lifter

64Standard-Duty Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

Size and versatility allows for handling of crates, bins and other smaller sized containers.

  • Standard light-duty unit for handling smaller size sheets and bundles
  • 48" 2-1/2"
  • MIN. BUNDLE WIDTH MAX. BUNDLE WIDTH
  • Side oriented extended length hand wheel adjustment standard
  • Self-locking worm gear leg drive system
  • Model Number

Bundle Width

Model NumberCapacity (tons)Min.Max.Min. AisleDimensions (in.) ABCHR HeadroomWeight (lbs.)
62-1 1/2-361-1/21236—————512
————81-1/23542—
62-1 1/2-481-1/21648—————525
62-3-3631648—————566
————81-1/23544—
62-3-4831660—————594
62-5-4851648—————750
————824752—
62-5-6052060—————763
  • Other sizes available, consult factory.

Dimensions (in.) · Bundle Width · Bail Opening

Model NumberCapacity (tons)Min.Max.HR HeadroomSup. Angle DMin. AisleABCTWeight (lbs.)
64-2-36—1536———————510
64-2-4822048292-1/281-1/2353/4560
64-2-60—2460———————630
64-5-48—2048———————670
64-5-6052460322-5/882461750
64-5-72—3072———————830
64-7 1/2-48—2048———————840
64-7 1/2-487-1/22460342-1/2102461900
64-7 1/2-48—3072———————980
Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p78
260 Mill Duty Telescopic Sheet Lifter

260Mill Duty Telescopic Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

This rack-and-pinion-style lifter allows for handling of a wide range of sheets and plates with minimum manpower. Lifters are custom designed per application.

  • Low-headroom design
  • Replaceable wear plates
  • Heavy-duty worm gear reducers
  • Drive protection includes slip clutch
  • Machined slide arms
  • Designed for ease of maintenance

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p102
266 Mill Duty Parallelogram Sheet Lifter

266Mill Duty Parallelogram Sheet Lifter

Caldwell

The motorized Parallelogram Leg Drive Sheet Lifter is ideal where space between sheet stacks in storage is limited. This style lifter is designed so that the weight of the stacks of sheets or plates keeps the lifter closed. Optional motorized rotation allows the crane operator to spot the stack with precise positioning. Lifters are custom designed per application.

  • Narrow aisle space design
  • All pivot points equipped with hardened steel bushings and pins equipped for lubrication
  • Heavy-duty worm gear reducer
  • Drive protect includes slip clutch
  • Electrical controls include stall relay
  • Designed for ease of maintenance

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p103
222 Mill Duty Vacuum Lifting Beam

222Mill Duty Vacuum Lifting Beam

Caldwell

These Vacuum Lifting Beams are designed to handle large sheets or plates of metal in the primary metal industry, as well as various other industries. Designed to your material weight and size requirements, units are operated with a pendant, crane-mounted controls, or radio controls. Lifting beams are custom designed per application.

  • Trolley-mounted crossarms for ease of adjustment
  • Vacuum pads and crossarms adjustable to handle a wide range of material sizes
  • Handles ferrous and non-ferrous material
  • Assures single sheet/plate handling
  • Minimizes product damage
  • Handles material up to 600°F

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p105
224 Mill Duty Magnet Lifting Beam

224Mill Duty Magnet Lifting Beam

Caldwell

This telescoping, rack-and-pinion-style beam allows for handling of a wide variation of product lengths. The magnetic lifting beam is available in fixed or adjustable styles and is custom designed per application.

  • Heavy-duty rack and pinion telescoping drive
  • Telescopes to handle varying lengths
  • Heavy-duty gear reducer
  • Drive protection includes slip clutch
  • Designed for easy maintenance
  • Designed to accommodate your lifting magnets

Caldwell engineers this to the application rather than to a standard size table, so there are no catalogue part numbers. Tell us the load, the geometry and the headroom and we’ll have it quoted.

Quote thisCaldwell catalogue p106

Not a standard size?

Most of what we sell below the hook is engineered to the load. Send us the weight, the pick points and the headroom and we'll have it designed, built and proof tested.