General; Operating Principle; Applications; Safety Instructions - REMA CS Série Mode D'emploi

1. GENERAL

Congratulations with the acquisition of a REMA safety plate lifting clamp. The quality systems of
management and services of REMA Holland BV fully comply with ISO 9001 standards. The many
years of vast experience are a guarantee of optimum quality and safety. REMA Lifting Clamps are
made of top quality steel and fully comply with European standards as laid down in Machine
Directive 2006/42/EG.

2. OPERATING PRINCIPLE

REMA's safety plate lifting clamps derive their name from the built-in safety mechanism, which
consists of a locking device, a tension spring and a lever. Once the lever has been operated, the
safety mechanism provides constant pre-tensioning of the cam on the steel plate, thereby ensuring
that the clamp does not slip when lifting force is applied. When a load is being lifted the clamping
force on the cam is increased by the weight of the load. The safety system also ensures that the
clamp will not work itself loose from the plate as the load is being lowered.
Additional info for owners of a CUR lifting
The CUR lifting clamp has been specifically designed for the lifting and handling of stainless steel
plates. In order to prevent corrosion due to carbon contamination, this lifting clamp features
stainless steel components and a nickel-plated body and lever. Due to these features, the contact
area between the clamp's jaw and the stainless steel plate, no longer has to be cleaned from
possible carbon steel residues after lifting has taken place.
3. APPLICATION
REMA plate lifting clamps have been designed solely for the lifting and transporting of steel plates
and structures where it is possible to place the clamp on a flat point of contact.
The following notes apply to the Hardox clamp models
-These clamp models feature a specially developed ''hard'' segment and ''hard'' pin so that
these lifting clamps can be used for lifting steel sheets and/or structures with a maximum
hardness of 50 HrC, (485 HB).
The following only applies to the CUR clamp model
The CUR clamp has been designed solely for lifting stainless steel plates and structures featuring a
flat point of contact. Where the clamp is used to lift carbon steel plates, the clamp can no longer
be used for lifting stainless steel plates, without the risk of carbon contamination.
Allowable operating positions
Depending of the clamp model the following operating positions are allowed:
- Only vertical positions CS/CS-H.
- From both vertical and horizontal positions CU/CU-H
- From all positions (CU, CSEU , CU-H)
Notice: A reduced working load limit (w.l.l.) applies when lifting from other than vertical positions.
See also the load diagram on page 36.

4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety First! Guarantee your personal safety by carefully reading the following safety instructions
first.
Ensure your own safety and continue to benefit from our product safety by having the clamp
inspected, tested and, if necessary, overhauled at least once a year by REMA Holland BV or
another recognized mechanical repair and service center. See also Chapter 8
- Overhauling. Contact REMA Holland BV for further information.
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