This innovative horizontal-clamping gripper is based on a self-clamping technology that tightens directly onto the load. It is particularly suitable for handling wooden panels or timber-frame walls with two smooth faces, also known as closed-structure walls. It can also be used with any other material, as long as the jaws are in contact with the load to be lifted.

In the video above, you can discover the lateral self-clamping gripping technique, which ensures reliable clamping thanks to generously sized jaws. The lifting capacity can be defined according to your storage or handling needs, ranging from 1 to 3 tonnes, and on request, 4 tonnes, 5 tonnes, 6 tonnes, up to 10 tonnes. Regarding load width capacity (the width of the bundle to be handled), available sizes include 230 mm, 330 mm, 530 mm, and 830 mm, with any other dimensions available upon request. Note that the jaws are coated to avoid marking the panels, and they are interchangeable and available in various sizes to adapt to the type of load.

This clamp can grip a wall horizontally and set it upright vertically, and the opposite is also possible: moving from a vertical to a horizontal position. To achieve this, a brake has been integrated to hold the load securely. Once the load is lifted — and therefore fully clamped — the brake takes over the clamping force generated by the maximum load. This allows you to safely place your load vertically and then rotate it into a horizontal position.

The operator controls the clamp from the ground: opening the clamp, locking it, lifting the load, and unlocking it are all performed from the ground using the ropes attached to the system. The load can then be picked up again if it has been placed on a truck during on-site operations, and positioned precisely after locating its center of gravity. Since the clamp is mobile, it can be moved very easily, allowing the operator to remain safe at all times. This eliminates the need to climb onto the loads or to cut ropes, straps, or other securing systems.

This innovative vertical clamp uses self-tightening technology. It is ideally suited for handling bare or open-structure timber-framed wood panels or walls.

As shown in the video above, the panel can be gripped by tightening the top rail while in the workshop, with the panel in a horizontal position. It can then be moved to a vertical position thanks to the geometry of the Cerco V clamp. This allows for easy loading of the panel into the truck for transport to the construction site.

Once the panel is placed in the truck, the operator can safely open the clamp by activating the red trigger, without having to get into the truck and climb the panel to detach the clamp.

Once on site, simply reverse the process to resume work on the timber frame wall. Once the Cerco V self-tightening clamp is positioned on a horizontal beam of the structure, the clamping action is automatic as the wall is lifted.

This allows for quick handling of the timber-framed panel or wall and precise positioning in its final location on the construction site. The Cerco V clamp can then be released by activating the red lever, all from the ground.

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