Vertical Plate Lifting Clamp is widely used on hot rolled structural steel plates and sections. It can be used on the surfaces with hardness of 25HRc for lifting plate from the horizontal to vertical position. It can also lift plate from vertical to horizontal position through 180º. This is precisely designed and fitted with a hold open and lock closed device. This Vertical Plate Lifting Clamp initiates the self actuating force with a durable spring for ensuring to provide an initial bite on the material.