Formwork Gripper: Installation Of Erection And Crane Formwork Grippers, Characteristics Of Types And Application

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 05:33

In the construction of most modern buildings, as a rule, monolithic construction is practiced. To achieve a fast pace of construction of objects, when installing large-size formwork panels, hoisting machines and mechanisms are used. When transporting formwork panels, an element such as a formwork gripper is used.

Its key functions are fixing the panels of the formwork system on ropes or chains of lifting equipment and equipment for moving them . The competent use of the grippers makes it possible to save time and labor resources when performing loading, unloading and installation work.

Why do you need it?

As mentioned earlier, the main functional purpose of the formwork gripper is to lift blocks and shields by means of lifting devices. At the same time, the wider the wall of the formwork structure, the greater the number of grippers it is desirable to use. The grip has a solid structure that allows you to grip the shield in such a way as not to spoil its surface. It carries many positive qualities:

• makes it possible to reduce the terms of construction and installation work;
• suitable for any formwork system;
• very easy to assemble and disassemble;
• characterized by exceptional reliability.

This mounting element for slinging (grabbing) is intensively practiced both in the construction of individual residential buildings and in the construction of large objects.

Simplicity and strength, the possibility of long-term use and a relatively low price are the key advantages of this device.

Device

The gripping device is simple and reliable. The structure includes 2 hook-shaped metal strips 1 cm thick. Regardless of the technical parameters and types of grippers, they contain common components:

• 2 metal plates (cheeks) in the form of hooks 10 millimeters thick;
• a spacer that rigidly connects the cheeks at the bottom;
• a plate that firmly fixes the cheeks from above;
• a special spring clamp located on the axis, designed to press the installed formwork profile against the jaw stops;
• an arcuate bracket, which provides a maneuverable articulation of the clamp with the shackle and the body of the load gripper;
• a shackle for hanging from slings or a crane hook.

Manufacturers produce various types of grippers that differ in their technical parameters.

Views

Modifications of mounting elements for slinging formwork panels are represented by the following types:

• dyed;
• with a zinc coating applied to the surface;
• with one ring (earring) for the hook;
• with one omega element;
• a sample complete with a supernumerary chain.

Separately, narrow and wide grips can be distinguished. Wide ones make it possible to raise 2 shields at once, which significantly speeds up the work. The main external difference between them lies in the names - one is much wider than the second.

To select the correct assembly (crane) gripper for the formwork system, you must pay attention to the following characteristics:

• the maximum mass of cargo that the device is capable of lifting, moving in one step (this parameter is indicated in tons);
• working load (indicated in kN);
• the size of the elements (must correspond to the dimensions of the shield profile for reliable fixation).

The element is produced from unalloyed structural steels. Its structure makes it possible to quickly and thoroughly capture the shield, while guaranteeing its absolute integrity. Modifications have a multi-profile structure, which allows them to be practiced with different types of formwork.

Application

The following application rules must be strictly followed

• The mounting element for slinging (gripping) the formwork can only be used by a crane worker who is additionally familiar with the slinging of complex loads and has sufficient knowledge and experience in carrying out work on hooking and moving loads using cranes.
• Transportation of formwork forms is not allowed when people or valuable goods are in the unsafe area.
• It is forbidden to transport cargo over power supply lines.
• It is forbidden to remove lifting devices by jerking and various manipulations of the crane boom.
• It is forbidden to lift shields covered with building materials or earth.
• Each element for slinging is supposed to be systematically (monthly) inspected and a record of the next inspection made in the inspection log of load gripping devices.
• The mass of the boards of the formwork system to be lifted must not exceed the permissible norms of the carrying capacity of the load-carrying devices.
• When using 2 slings with grips, it is required to monitor so that the angle between the lines is not more than 60 degrees.
• It is necessary to place the shield profile in the grip in such a way that the clamp reliably grips it when lifting under the influence of the shield's own mass. As a result, the shield will not be able to move while grappling. The practicality and versatility of the element makes it possible to quickly mount and remove the grippers during assembly work.
• The shields must be transported at a reduced speed and without swaying.
• Items should be inspected after any application on site.

Compliance with these rules will allow you to protect your health and life. There is nothing complicated in them, you just need to be attentive to any little things.