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Kenco - America's Largest Attachment Provider
Kenco - America's Largest Attachment Provider
Kenco - America's Largest Attachment Provider
                                PIPE LIFT
Kenco
1-800-653-6069
Ligonier, PA
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These pipe tongs are the safest, most cost-effective way to move concrete, metal, or plastic pipe. Our exclusive actuator uses the power of gravity to allow the scissor action of the pipe tongs to clamp securely on PVC, iron, or concrete pipe. If you move pipe using straps or teacups, the Pipe Lift attachment will make a definite impact in your productivity. The operator is able to use the pipe tongs to grab, lift, and move pipe without assistance.
Thalle Construction of Hillsborough, NC with the Pipe Lift, automatic pipe tongs
Doubles your production output versus the sling and chain methods. The pipe tongs unique, wide scissor-grip design enables a stable lift to be achieved even when the pipe has been picked off-center. This eliminates the need to position a sling dead-center. Models are available in semi automatic and fully automatic models.
"We use the Pipe Lift for every underground job we do. It has increased productivity and safety. We have tried other brands of pipe lift in the past, but yours does not damage the pipe. It gives a much more secure lift. It is an excellent product. We also use the Kenco Barrier Lifts."
Waldy Poliem, Westwind Contracting, Inc., Pembroke Park, FL
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Pipe Lift provides a safe lift with scissor pipe tongs
Pipe tongs in models from 1500 pound capacities and up
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Kenco - America's Largest Attachment Provider
  • The heavier the pipe, the tighter and stronger the grip.

  • Narrow profile of the pipe tongs eases removal from tight trenches.

  • Unique design allows for lifting a wide range of pipe sizes with each model.

  • No additional hydraulics are required.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tong gripping range chart
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Use diagram at right for
A, B, C, D, E measurements in specification chart below.
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
Sizes are shown in inches. Range is listed for each model under type of pipe. There may be pipe not listed. Pipe OD and weight are the determining factors for choosing the correct lifter.

MODEL#   OD RANGE   PVC,STEEL   DI, C900 PVC      RCP       CAPACITY lbs/kg    C         D        E     WEIGHT lbs/kg
               
               30 inch width, two tine models        

PL1500      4.5 - 9.05      4/4.50          4/4.80             n/a         1500 / 680.4     25.75  19.25   11.75   160 / 72.57
                                    6/6.63          6/6.90
                                    8/8.63          8/9.05

PL2000     8.63 - 13.20    8/8.63          8/9.05            n/a          2000 / 907.2      29       22       16      180 / 81.65
                                    10/10.75      10/11.10
                                    12/12.75      12/13.20

PL2150   10.75 - 15.30    10/10.75      10/11.10         n/a         2150 / 975.2        35       26     17.5     230 / 104.3
                                    12/12.75      12/13.20
                                    14/14.00      14/15.30

PL2250   12.75 - 17.40   12/12.75      12/13.20       12/16.00     2250 / 1021     37.25    32     18.75     330 / 149.7
                                   14/14.00      14/15.30
                                   16/16.00      16/17.40

PL2500   14.00 - 23.00   14/14.00      14/15.30       12/16.00     2500 / 1134      43.5   35.75  25.25     380 / 172.4
                                   16/16.00      16/17.40       15/19.50
                                                      18/19.50       18/23.00
                                                      20/21.60

PL2750   18.00 - 25.80    18/18.00     18/19.50       15/19.50     2750 / 1247      46.5    38.5   28.25    410 / 186
                                    24/24.00     20/21.60       18/23.00
                                                     24/25.80

PL3000    23.00 - 32.00    24/24.00    24/25.80       18/23.00     3000 / 1361      52.75    48    33.25    530 / 240.4
                                     30/30.00    30/32.00       21/26.50
                                                                         24/31.50

PL3500    30.00 - 38.50   30/30.00     30/32.00       24/31.50     3500 / 1588      52.75  54.75    41      580 / 263.1
                                    36/36.00     36/38.30       27/35.00
                                                                         30/38.50

PL4500    36.00 - 45.50    36/36.00    36/38.40       30/38.50    4500 / 2041      66.5       72       50     1250 / 567
                                    42/42.00     42/44.50       36/45.50      

              36 inch width, two tine models

PL7000    42.00 - 52.50   42/42.00     42/44.50       36/45.50     7000/3175       72.75   74.5   55.25    1500 / 680.4
                                    48/48.00     48/50.80       42/52.50

PL8500    48.00 - 59.50   48/48.00     48/50.80       42/52.50     8500/3856         77      84.5   62.75    1700 / 771.1
                                    54/54.00     54/57.56       48/59.50
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
FULLY AUTOMATIC OPERATION SEQUENCE
SEMI- AUTOMATIC OPERATION SEQUENCE
Diagram of pipe tongs operation - auto
Diagram of Pipe Tongs - semi-auto
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Lifter is latched in open position, ready to lower onto load.
Operator rests lifter on load, which causes actuator to release.
Operator raises hook, causing lifter to grip automatically.
Load is moved to destination and lowered. The operator again rests the lifter on the load, which causes the actuator to automatically latch.
Lifter is latched in open position, ready to lower onto load.
Operator rests lifter on load. 
Helper lifts latched handle, Operator raises hook, causing lifter to grip the load. 
Load is moved to destination and lowered. The operator again rests the lifter on the load, which causes the lifter to automatically latch.
Automatic models are operated from the cab, while semi-automatic models must be activated by a ground assistant
above: shown with two tines.
left: shown with three tines
as part of the pipe tongs for larger capacity lifting
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specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift
specifications of pipe tongs for the Pipe Lift