5 Ways to Protect Your Clamp Investment

There is no disputing that Renfroe clamps are built for the long haul. They are qualitity pieces of equipment that stand up to tough use in some pretty tough conditions at dockyards, steel processing facilities, busy manufacturing floors. In fact, they have a lifetime warrantly when they are properly used, inspected, and maintained. Follow the steps below to get the most out of each clamp. 

1. Inspect clamps per ASME B30.20 standards. A visual Every Lift Inspection is required each time the clamp is used. A more in-depth Frequent Inspection can be required daily, weekly or monthly, depending on the clamp’s service class. And, recorded Periodic Inspections can be required quarterly, semi-annually or yearly, depending on service class. See a video of how to perform an inspection here. 
2. Establish a good maintenance protocol. Ensure all employees know how inspections work. Provide them with adequate time and training to perform those inspections. Clearly identify requirements and get your safety team involved with ongoing monitoring of the program to make sure it continues as designed.
3. Know when to repair, rebuild or replace. Know your options when you find a lifting clamp that’s showing wear. Learn more here: Renfroe Clamps 101: Repair, Rebuild or Replace?
4. Use RENFROE Rebuild Kits to replace wear parts. Factory-built replacement parts offer you the best outcome when a replacement of a wear part is needed. See all Rebuild Kits on the Caldwell website. 
5. Refurbish and recertify clamps at the RENFROE Service Center. To begin the quote process or learn more about the program, call our customer service department. We’ll explain how things work and get you started. If requested, we can also provide a certificate of proof test. Call us at 800.628.4263.