Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto – 3/8 in. to 2 in. Grip, Auto Lock, 2,646 lb Load Limit
Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto – 3/8 in. to 2 in. Grip, Auto Lock, 2,646 lb Load Limit
The Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto is an automatic slab lifter with a 3/8 in. to 2 in. grip range and a 2,646 lb working load limit, which clamps under the weight of the load as it lifts and releases itself when the slab is set down.
It is the auto-lock member of the pair: the same jaw range and the same rating as the manual AL50, with a gravity-controlled mechanism that removes the release step from every cycle. Side rollers are standard equipment on this model.
Key Features
- Grip range 3/8 in. to 2 in. (10-50 mm) - 1 cm through 5 cm material
- 2,646 lb working load limit (1,200 kg)
- Gravity-controlled automatic lock and release: it grips on lift and lets go when the load is grounded
- Side rollers fitted as standard
- Part of Aardwolf's Auto Lock Series, AL30A through AL75A, where the model number is the maximum grip in millimetres
What's Included
- One slab lifter
Who Is This For?
High-cycle slab yards and shops where an operator is loading and unloading racks all day and a manual release step costs time on every slab.
Automatic release is not always what you want. If a slab has to be held while it is repositioned, or set down and then lifted again without re-seating the clamp, the manual Aardwolf Lifter 50 is the safer choice because it will not let go on contact. The jaw range is also the hard limit here: nothing thinner than 3/8 in. (10 mm) can be gripped, so thin and large-format panels need the Aardwolf Lifter 30 Wide Jaw. If the slab has to be turned in the air after it is picked, the Aardwolf Lifter Twister hangs between the hook and this lifter and rotates the load 360 degrees at a matching 2,646 lb rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working load limit of the Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto?
Aardwolf publishes a 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) working load limit for the AL50A automatic slab lifter.
What slab thickness will it grip?
3/8 in. to 2 in. (10-50 mm), the same range as the manual AL50.
How does the automatic locking work?
The mechanism is gravity-controlled: it closes and grips as the load is taken up and releases automatically once the load is set down and the lifting force is removed.
When would a manual lifter be better?
When a load has to stay clamped after it is grounded - a manual-unlock lifter holds its grip until an operator releases it, whereas an automatic one lets go on set-down.
Are side rollers included?
Yes. Aardwolf's AL50A page lists side rollers as a standard feature, so the -R sales suffix describes the standard product.