Aardwolf Lifter Twister – Motorized Swivel Shackle, 2,646 lb Working Load Limit
Aardwolf Lifter Twister – Motorized Swivel Shackle, 2,646 lb Working Load Limit
The Aardwolf Lifter Twister MSS03 is a remote-controlled motorized swivel shackle rated to a 2,646 lb working load limit, hung between a crane hook and a lifting clamp to rotate a suspended load 360 degrees in either direction.
It does not lift. It rotates: the clamp below it holds the slab, the crane or forklift above it takes the weight, and this unit turns the load in the air so one person can line a slab up without anyone standing underneath it to push.
Key Features
- 2,646 lb working load limit (1,200 kg) - this rating caps the whole assembly hung below it
- 360 degree bi-directional rotation under remote control
- 24V DC motor with a clip-in battery, up to 12 hours of operating time
- Remote control range up to 148 ft, so the operator can work from the forklift cab or the crane controls
- Unit weight 54.0 lb
- Works between the hook and an Aardwolf lifting clamp, on forklifts and truck-mounted cranes
What's Included
- One motorized swivel shackle
Who Is This For?
Stone yards, container unloading crews and installation teams turning slabs in the air single-handed, where the alternative is a second person guiding the load by hand.
It is an attachment, not a lifting system: you still need a crane or a boom-equipped forklift above it and a rated clamp below it, such as the Aardwolf Lifter 50 Auto at 2,646 lb. The rating is the trap worth naming - at 2,646 lb this unit is the weakest link in any assembly hung beneath it, so it must not be used under the Aardwolf Horizontal Stone Lifting Clamp AHLC-2010-4T, which is rated 8,818 lb and whose loads would be far beyond it. It also needs charging, so it is not a tool to specify where nothing on the site has power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working load limit of the Aardwolf Lifter Twister MSS03?
Aardwolf publishes a 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) working load limit for the MSS03 motorized swivel shackle. That figure caps the total load hung below it, including the clamp.
Does it lift the slab?
No. It is a rotation device that hangs between a lifting hook and a lifting clamp; the crane or forklift lifts and the clamp grips.
How far does it rotate?
360 degrees, in both directions, under remote control.
How long does a charge last?
The 24V DC clip-in battery gives up to 12 hours of operating time.
How far away can the remote work?
The remote control has a range of up to 148 ft, which allows operation from a forklift cab or a crane control position.