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KS / KSA / NK / NX / NXR
PLATE CLAMPS
USER OPERATING AND INSPECTION MANUAL
KS
KSA
NK
NX / NXR
Clamps compliant with ANSI B30.20
Before installing clamp, fill in the information below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
GENERAL WARNING
Follow the instructions and warnings for inspecting, maintaining and operating this clamp.
The use of any clamp presents some risk of personal injury or property damage. That risk is
greatly increased if proper instruction and warnings are not followed. Before using this clamp,
each user should become throughly familiar with all warnings, instructions and
recommendations in this manual.
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND USE.
Forward this manual to all users. Failure to operate equipment as directed in manual
may cause serious injury or death
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- Page 1 KS / KSA / NK / NX / NXR PLATE CLAMPS USER OPERATING AND INSPECTION MANUAL NX / NXR Clamps compliant with ANSI B30.20 Before installing clamp, fill in the information below. Model Number: Serial Number: Purchase Date: GENERAL WARNING Follow the instructions and warnings for inspecting, maintaining and operating this clamp.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
KS / KSA / NK / NX / NXR PLATE CLAMPS CONTENTS Page Topal Plate Clamps Safety Symbols General Warnings Tractel Lifting Clamps KS Description and Dimensions KS Inspection of clamp before use KS Trouble Shooting Chart KSA Description and Dimensions... -
Page 3: Topal Plate Clamps Safety Symbols
To ensure the on-going improvement of it’s products, Tractel ® reserves the right, at any time, to apply any changes which it may deem useful to the clamps described in this manual. The Tractel ® group companies and their authorized dealers will provide you, on... -
Page 4: General Warnings
Tractel shall ® to satisfy the safety requirements involved by the not be held liable for use of any Tractel ® device in purpose for which the clamp is used. This manual combination with other lifting devices of a different should be in the user’s possession. -
Page 5: Tractel Lifting Clamps
® Tractel lifting clamps Table 1 Model Item Weight Weight WLL lbs. (t) WLL kg Opening Opening Number lbs. inches KSA075 0-15 54768 1,650 (3/4) 0- 9/16 0-15 KSA1 0-20 54778 2,200 (1) 1,000 0- 3/4 0-20 KS075 0-15 50238... - Page 6 The cam is designed to mark only lifted.The locking lever does not stick out so that the one side of the load. KS Plate Clamp Table 2 Opening Ring Chain Weight Item WLL lbs.(t)
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Page 7: Ks Inspection Of Clamp Before Use
Inspection of clamp before use KS clamp inspection procedure Find on clamp: serial number, type and manufacturing year. Clamps over 10 years old must be replaced. Opening lever Type Capacity Cam stop Min-Max Opening Indexed cam Year - Serial number GENERAL CONDITION Perform visual inspection and check that every component is in good condition. -
Page 8: Ks Trouble Shooting Chart
The springs are damaged Check carefully that ® close freely. or missing. The cocking no other component Return to a Tractel lever is deformed. of that lever is bent authorized repair center The clip was sticking. and rubbing in the clamp. - Page 9 2 3/4 2 3/16 1/4 19/32 1/2 1 5/16 2 1/16 3.3 KSA075 0-15 54768 2200 (1) 9 11/16 6 13/16 2 3/8 1 15/16 2 3/4 2 1/2 5/16 19/32 5/8 1 11/16 2 5/8 KSA1 0-20 54778 1,000 www.tractel.com...
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Page 10: Nk Inspection Of Clamp Before Use
Perform visual inspection and check that every component is in good condition. FUNCTIONING ® Return to authorized Tractel repair center is necessary in case of malfunction during any of the following tests: Position the clamp on a working surface. Operate the clamp opening lever downwards (without triggering off the locking in the open position) then release. -
Page 11: Nk Trouble Shooting Chart
The springs are damaged Check carefully that ® close freely. or missing. The cocking no other component Return to a Tractel lever is deformed. of that lever is bent authorized repair center The clip was sticking. and rubbing in the clamp. - Page 12 1162 16500 (7.5) 4 42 1/2 46 3/4 18 11/16 15 9/16 4 1/8 23/32 9 1/16 9 1/4 8 1/16 1 3/8 3 15/16 10 1/2 132.00 NK5-100-150 50398 7 500 1080 1188 NK1 comes with round ring www.tractel.com...
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Page 13: Nx Inspection Of Clamp Before Use
Year - Serial number Cam stop FUNCTIONING ® Return to authorized Tractel repair center is necessary in case of malfunction during any of the following tests: Hang the clamp. Operate the clamp opening lever downwards without bringing it at full stroke (without triggering off the locking in the open position) then release. -
Page 14: Nx Trouble Shooting Chart
The springs are damaged Check carefully that ® The clamp does not or missing. The cocking no other component Return to a Tractel close freely. lever is deformed. of that lever is bent authorized repair center The clip was sticking. - Page 15 NXR05 40-140 50448 3300 (1.5) 1 1/8 8 2/3 11 1/4 10 3/16 4 3/16 2 11/16 4 3/4 2 3/16 3 7/16 1 15/16 1/2 5/8 3 15/16 3 1/2 5 7/16 13/32 NX1.5 0-30 50418 1 500 www.tractel.com...
- Page 16 Perform visual inspection and check that every component is clean and in good condition. FUNCTIONING ® Return to authorized Tractel repair centeris necessary in case of malfunction during any of the following tests: Position the clamp on a working surface. Operate the clamp opening handle without bringing it at full stroke then release.
- Page 17 The springs are damaged Check carefully that ® The clamp does not or missing. The cocking no other component Return to a Tractel close freely. lever is deformed. is damaged. Lever is authorized repair center The clamp is sticking. bent and rubbing on the clamp.
- Page 18 WARNING 1) Open the clamp by pushing the red locking lever (5/7) down ; KS and KSA until the trigger is activated by locking it on the cleat. NK: until the NOTE: concerning KS1 t, 2 t and 3 t trigger (8) is activated.
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Page 19: Ksa Applications
(Fig. 3). Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Tilting or lifting of loads in a horizontal position is PROHIBITED. Use KS or NK clamps with chain for these applications (Fig. 4). www.tractel.com... -
Page 20: Ks / Ksa / Nk Important Instructions
• Surface hardness of pieces to be lifted: maxi. 300 After an intensive period of use, the chain or ring Brinell (KS)/ 330 Brinell (NK) and minimum may show signs of elongation, wear, or other 29,000 PSI tensile strength (20 daN/mm²). - Page 21 KS / NK Applications Lifting and revolving of plates, profiles, fabricated assemblies, steel frames Lifting function: do not exceed the allowable Turning function: for this application, the 15° angle between the chain and the clamp’s working load limit is divided by 2.
- Page 22 See NX instruction 1-5 above. limit stop (trigger not activated). NX instructions 1) Open the clamp by pushing the red handle (10) down until the trigger (8) is activated. Do not activate the trigger when handling fragile loads. www.tractel.com...
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Page 23: Nx Important Instructions
® NX Important instructions order and respecting Tractel Inc. conditions of use and recommendations. Consult Tractel ® • This clamp can also be used for hardened steels. case of loads with weight less than the minimum • The plate or piece to be lifted must always be recommended value. -
Page 24: Nx Applications
Function lifting of loads in a vertical position with 2 clamps and no lifting beam: do not exceed the 30° sling angle. Function lifting of loads in a horizontal position using 2 clamps at least and a lifting beam: the working load limit of each clamp is divided by 2. www.tractel.com... -
Page 25: General Maintenance & Labels
• Check that hardware and fasteners are secure of service until replaced. A written inspection log should be maintained. If there is any question of safety remove from service and contact Tractel for repair. Labels www.tractel.com... -
Page 26: Service
Name of user Date of first use SERVICE Date Signature www.tractel.com... - Page 27 Name of user Date of first use SERVICE Date Signature www.tractel.com...
- Page 28 Toll Free: 1-800-561-3229 Fax: (514) 493-3342 sales@tractel.com www.tractel.com As we are dedicated to continuous improvement of our products, the Tractel ® Group reserves the right to modify the specifications of the equipment described in this manual. As a result, illustrations may not represent exactly the product you receive: components and/or design may differ.
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