Ecology Block Lifting

Eco Blocks are ubiquitous. Cities use them from traffic control. Contractors use them as temporary walls. Versions can be used for longer term retaining walls. They protect items like fire hydrants from impacts. They are just everywhere. But how many of us are using the lifting eyes long past their sell by date? Lifting eyes face corrosion in long term use. The pitting that results can propagate into a crack and the resulting failure will happen at the speed of gravity. The alarm bells are raised frequently, but they aren’t heeded as well as we would hope. WorkSafe BC , Block manufacturer.

So what’s the answer if you need to move eco blocks and you want to avoid the hazards?

1562 Clamp

Our 1562 clamp grabs on to the concrete block. The harder you pull, the harder it grabs. We have them rated up to 8800 lbs. They’ll work with precast items as well. They are adjustable in the width to enable a wide range of grips. From 4 inches to 4 feet, depending on the model. The load rating also varies.

If you are a city looking to guide traffic, or a contractor looking to secure an area, these clamps should be used with all ecology block moves. Hook them up to a crane or a forklift and be reassured that they’ll keep your employee’s safe. Let’s lift the right way, and not just the way that has always worked. Let’s all go home and not learn the hard way.