Workshop Clamping & Workholding Basics

A regular workshop C-clamp grips a part firmly. Does that make it an appropriate attachment for hoisting the part?

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 Correct IncorrectA firm grip does not turn a regular C-clamp into lifting equipment. CCOHS says not to hoist or pull with C-clamps and to use special lifting clamps instead. Any lifting equipment must be intended and suitable for the particular load and operation; this quiz supplies no lifting approval or load rating.

A regular workshop C-clamp grips a part firmly. Does that make it an appropriate attachment for hoisting the part?

• Yes, if the screw was tightened with both hands
• Yes, if a second regular C-clamp is added
• Yes, if the part is lifted only briefly
• No; use lifting equipment intended and suitable for the operation