Heavy Duty Beam Clamps: Load Ratings, Types & When You Need Them
Quick Answer Heavy duty beam clamps are engineered mechanical clamps that grip structural steel flanges to carry high tensile, frictional, or suspension loads without welding or drilling. For BeamClamp® applications requiring the highest load ratings, the Type BY and BYP (high friction) models reach up to 7,524 lbs tensile per bolt and 7,733 lbs frictional…
Friction Clamps Explained: A Safer Alternative to Welding for Steel Connections
Welding has been the default method for joining steel for decades. But it comes with risks: fire hazards, hot work permits, longer installation times, and permanent changes to the steel itself. Friction clamps give you another option. Instead of welding, friction clamps create a secure connection by gripping steel surfaces with engineered clamp bodies and…
