The Claw is a patented (US Patent #6,729,832) accessory attachment configured for telehandlers and lift equipment, which allows the movement and manipulation of pipe and sub-assemblies. The Claw does not require the location of personnel in the vicinity of the lifted items for control of the rigging. The work area may be cleared of all personnel.
The Claw interfaces with host equipment using a "Quick Attachment" feature as equipped on the host machine. Hydraulic power to actuate The Claw is provided by quick-coupling the hydraulic attachments to the host equipment, and operating the accessory by the auxiliary circuit controls located in the cab.
The Claw can handle multiple diameter pipe assemblies containing reducers, and can handle
branches and other load imbalances that defeat other lifting means and systems. It’s not necessary to reconfigure The Claw to adapt it to different pipe diameters.
The Claw is a tolerant of off-center lifts and is able to manipulate tees and branched spools into position without losing the orientation of the spool.
