Tongs, mechanical

Transport, putting down and erection of loads

Connection to crane with hangers or crane hook suspensions
Centre of gravity compensation by adjustable hangers or crane hook holders
Force-locking external gripping with one or two parallel gripper arm pairs
Generation of the clamping force mechanically with scissor mechanism by the load weight.
Type and shape depending on the load and the transport task:
paper roll tongs, block/double block tongs, Round profile tongs billet / double billet tongs, Rectangular profile tongs, Slab/double slab tongs, Vertical coil tongs

Picking up the load with load-specific gripping elements such as jaws, gripping tips, rosettes or friction linings.
Gripping tips and rosettes rotatable for putting down and erecting the load
Material protection by protective coverings
Automatic locking mechanism for semi-automatic operation → safe and time-saving closing and opening by raising and lowering the tongs
Manual operation
Safe maintenance with maintenance platform or storage rack