Clamps, Grabs & Tongs

Model BLG - Barrier Grabs

PRODUCT FEATURES:
• New, compact & rugged design holds up to the
work environment where barriers are used.
• Handles concrete barriers from 6” - 12” nominal width at the top
of the barrier.
• Stainless steel Auto-Latch.

The Caldwell Group

• Auto-Latch mounting insures proper alignment.
• Locating assembly orientates tong on barrier without operator
intervention.
• Gripping pads pivot to conform with the load.
• Replaceable polyurethane pads protect barrier.
• Alloy steel dog-point pads bite into painted barrier surfaces
(typical in coastal areas).
• Centering guide cut out on grab shoe helps to properly center
tong over barrier for a level lift.
• Extended handles on each side keep operator away from load
and can be adjusted as needed.
• Lifting eye allows for easy hook attachment, self-centers rigging,
and will accommodate a fork.
• Designed and manufactured to ASME B30.20, BTH-1, design
category B, service class 3.

39.1 LATCHED OPEN SPECIFICATIONS

25.0 LIFTING 6" BARRIER Rated

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36.8 LIFTING 12" BARRIER 5.5 Model Capacity Weight
1.9
Number (lbs.) (lbs.)
1.0 With Polyurethane Lifting Pads
6.6
BLG-4.1/4 8500 602
BLG-7.1/4 14500 652
With Steel 'Dog Point' Lifting Pads
19.3 LATCHED OPEN BLG-4.1/4-DP 8500 602
42.2 LIFTING 6" BLG-7.1/4-DP 14500 652
26.7 LIFTING 12" 18.0
16.0
23.5
LOCKED
OPEN
NOTE: Dimensions
shown in inches.

Operation
Place tong on barrier, lower Lift and position barrier in Lower crane, line must go slack
crane completely to desired location. to engage Auto-Latch, lift tong
disengage the Auto-Latch. off barrier and Repeat!
2014-2016 Master Catalog
Rig-Master® Section

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Model BLG - Barrier Grab Options
Optional Barrier Grab Rest Pad

OPTION FEATURES:
• Bolt in place for easy field installation and replacement

The Caldwell Group

• Protects barrier from damaged caused by the grab,
increasing barrier life.

Optional Stabilizing Kit

OPTION FEATURES:
• Attach two Barrier Grabs, and expand your barrier
handling capabilities.
• Handles barriers up to 40’ in length.
• Beams can be used for other material handling
applications when Barrier Grabs are removed.

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Each Stabilizing Kit Consists of:*
1 - Model 20 Lifting Beam
1 - Set of attaching hardware

*Barrier Grabs Sold Separately

124.0
2.0
LIFTING BEAM 4.0 1.3
BLG-4.1/4-E Kit 7.0
17.6
Entire Unit Rated
Capacity: 17,000 lbs.
74-4.25 BARRIER TONG (2)
Designed for barriers
12' or longer. 126.0 SHOWN
OR 114.0
OR 138.0

198.0
LIFTING BEAM 2.5
5.0 1.5
BLG-7.1/4-E Kit
2014-2016 Master Catalog

9.0
25.1
Entire Unit Rated
Rig-Master® Section

Capacity: 29,000 lbs.

74-7.25 BARRIER TONG (2)
Designed for barriers 198.0 SHOWN
18' or longer. OR 186.0
OR 210.0
SEE BARRIER TONG CATALOG PAGE FOR MORE DIMENSIONS

NOTE: Dimensions shown in inches.

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