Aluminum Sheet Handling Equipment

10 ton sheet lifter with carrying angles that are operated by a hand wheel.

Aluminum sheet handling equipment.

A hand wheel or chain wheel is used to open and close the lifter. Suction cup lifters generally have a lower load capacity and attach to items with smooth nonporous surfaces such as glass metal plastic sheets and polished stone. Heavy duty sheet lifter model 60 3 to 15 ton capacities. Magnetic sheet separators are used with stacks of sheet stock.

For a fast and inexpensive way to cut aluminum sheet stainless steel sheet or light gauge plate our front and rear gauging hydraulic operated shears can efficiently cut squares or rectangles per the customer s request. Bradley lifting has solutions to suit handling of single sheets and multiple sheet stacks whether in the production area or final inspection packing and shipping. These lifters offer manual mechanical and motorized solutions for handling single plates and bundles of sheets. Clamp features a locking mechanism for optimum safety as operator simply pulls ring to allow easy material release.

6061 aluminum sheet is heat treatable resists cracking due to stress is easy to weld and machine but limited on formability. Sheet lifters are normally used to lift and move single or multiple stacks of cut to length sheets of steel or aluminum. The design of a sheet lifter depends on a number of important factors that are illustrated below. Particularly useful for handling stacks of sheet metal these lifters are also effective for handling single sheet and plate as well.

Plate and sheet handling these lifters offer manual mechanical and motorized solutions for handling single plates and bundles of sheets. Lifting magnets keep a hold on heavy metallic equipment and machinery. Description of your load. Mill finish not polished.

Steel aluminum or other material our complete line of coil handling equipment will have the lifter you need for a safe lift. Plate lifter model pl 5 to 10 ton capacities. Aluminum flat sheet plate and coil can be efficiently handled either manually or with most equipment. The return conveyor and stacker enables us to process large production runs while protecting the material s finish.

This brochure describes procedures and methods that have been used successfully. The suggestions and precautions outlined for handling aluminum to minimize surface damage and in plant scrap can be equally beneficial for handling other metal products. Plate clamps safely lift plate and sheet material in the vertical position. Slab tongs telescoping lifters and vacuum lifters are just three examples of equipment we can provide.

The handling of sheet and plate can be a challenge for aluminum production. 6061 t6 aluminum sheet astm b209 qq a 250 11 offers a combination of increased strength corrosion resistance and machinability making it the most widely used aluminum grade. 6061 aluminum sheet is ideal for structural framing base plates gussets motorcycle automotive parts etc.