Aardwolf Lifter 50 – 3/8 in. to 2 in. Grip, Manual Unlock, 2,646 lb Load Limit
Aardwolf Lifter 50 – 3/8 in. to 2 in. Grip, Manual Unlock, 2,646 lb Load Limit
The Aardwolf Lifter 50 is a manual-unlock slab lifter with a 3/8 in. to 2 in. grip range and a 2,646 lb working load limit, used to lift stone slabs vertically from a crane hook or a forklift boom.
It belongs to Aardwolf's Manual Unlock Series, where the model number is the maximum grip in millimetres. Integrated rollers at the clamp head are standard equipment, not an option.
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)
- Manual unlock: the lifter stays closed until an operator releases it, which is what you want when a slab is being held part-way through a move
- Integrated centering rollers at the clamp head as standard
What's Included
- One slab lifter
Who Is This For?
Slab yards, fabrication shops and installers lifting 2 cm and 3 cm stone in and out of racks, containers and A-frames with a crane or a boom-equipped forklift.
The grip range is the limit worth checking before buying. It will not close on anything thinner than 3/8 in. (10 mm), so thin and large-format panels want the Aardwolf Lifter 30 Wide Jaw, which grips from zero and spreads its load over wide rubber-coated jaws. It also will not release on its own, so if you are cycling slabs continuously and want hands-free release at set-down, the Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto is the same grip range and load limit with a gravity auto-lock. This is not a hand-carry tool: two people moving panels on foot should use the Aardwolf Sheet Material Carry Clamp instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working load limit of the Aardwolf Lifter 50?
Aardwolf publishes a 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) working load limit for the AL50 slab lifter.
What slab thickness will it grip?
3/8 in. to 2 in. (10-50 mm), which covers 1 cm, 2 cm and 3 cm stone.
What does manual unlock mean?
The clamp holds its grip until an operator deliberately releases it, rather than releasing automatically when the load is set down.
Do I have to buy the rollers separately?
No. Aardwolf's AL50 page states integrated rollers at the clamp head as a standard feature, so the -R suffix used by distributors describes the standard product.
What is the difference between the AL50 and the AL50A?
Both grip 3/8 in. to 2 in. at 2,646 lb. The AL50 is manually unlocked; the AL50A locks and releases automatically under gravity.