1. In what capacities do you stock this product? 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
2. How many different versions are there? Six:
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—load width min: 1 in.; max: 6 in.
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—load width min: 6 in.; max: 10 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 8 in.; max: 12 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 10 in.; max: 14 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 14 in.; max: 18 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 18 in.; max: 22 in.
3. How much does each version weigh?
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—load width min: 1 in.; max: 6 in.—65 lbs.
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—load width min: 6 in.; max: 10 in.—75 lbs.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 8 in.; max: 12 in.—85 lbs.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 10 in.; max: 14 in.—145 lbs.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 14 in.; max: 18 in—145 lbs.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—load width min: 18 in.; max: 22 in.—150 lbs.
4. What would I use this product for? Caldwell slab tongs are for use in construction work to position slabs.
5. Can I also lift metal and other loads? They are specifically designed for lifting dry slabs of concrete, stone, or metal, that must be protected from scratching or marring.
6. Will the product mark or damage my load? No, they are designed to lift product that must be protected from scratching or marring.
7. What do other users say about the product? "Safety is our number one goal and as of now this is the safest way to install such concrete slabs.”
8. How is the load securely gripped? The curved polyurethane pads give proper contact for gripping smooth surfaces and handling a range of sizes.
9. Do you stock a product for handling drums? Yes, Caldwell’s vertical drum grab, which is 1-ton capacity, and can be viewed here. 10. Can I use the product in a low headroom environment? Here are the headroom min. / max. details:
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—31.30 in. to 39.58 in.
- 1,000-lbs. capacity—29 in. to 41 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—23.4 in. to 34.9 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—28.6 in. to 41.2 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—36.8 in. to 49.8 in.
- 1,500-lbs. capacity—45.4 in. to 60.1 in.
