Container Lifting Lugs
Description
Container lifting lugs are designed to safely lift ISO shipping containers using cranes, lifting frames, wire rope slings or chain slings. Available in top lifting (CLT) and side lifting (CLB) configurations, they provide a secure lifting connection for container handling across construction, transport, ports, mining and defence industries. LB Wire Ropes supplies genuine Camlok container lifting lugs together with the associated lifting equipment and technical advice to ensure safe lifting operations.
The Camlok Container Lifting Lugs are supplied in sets of 4 and are available with a lifting capacity up to 56 tonnes. The CLT and CLB lugs serve as flexible lashing points for the transportation of containers.
The CLT type is vertically mounted in the hole at the top of the container and is locked into place by simply turning the lug 90°. The locking plate secures the lug. This configuration allows for transportation via the use of a lifting frame in conjunction with cables, chains or slings. The CLT lug does not protrude over the side of the container.
The CLB model is mounted horizontally to the side of the container at either the top or bottom fixing holes. This model has a spring loaded bolt to prevent accidental release. It eliminates the issue with standard container hooks where the standard container hooks may drop out when the lifting slings are slack.
Specifications
| Model | Part Number | Working Load Limit per Set of 4 (tonnes) | Type of Lifting | Chain Angle From Vertical | Dimensions (mm) | Weight per Set of 4 (kg) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | ||||||
| CLB | LP-CA-CLB | 32 | Side | 50° | 152 | 181 | 45 | 37 | 73 | 75 | 40 | 18 |
| 40 | 36° | |||||||||||
| 50 | Vertical | |||||||||||
| CLT | LP-CA-CLT | 56 | Top | Vertical | 123 | 217 | 45 | 39 | 57 | 101 | 121 | 28 |
Typical Applications
Container lifting lugs are commonly used for:
- Shipping container handling
- Construction sites
- Mining operations
- Transport and logistics
- Port operations
- Defence and military logistics
- Modular building installation
- Infrastructure projects
Container lifting lugs are also commonly referred to as container lugs and, in some industries, “elephant ears”. While the terminology varies, the products are designed to engage with ISO shipping container corner castings for safe lifting operations. Some people also use the term “container hooks”, although this may refer to different lifting attachments depending on the manufacturer.
Brand
Camlok