Lock-N-Lift Road Plate Lifting System
Lock-N-Lift turns a heavy steel plate into a quick, controlled lift. A weld-in receiver plate is installed flush in the road plate, and the Lock-N-Lift tool locks into it so the plate can be picked, moved and set with an excavator or crane. We recommend having the receiver welded in by a certified welder. Once it is installed, every plate in your fleet becomes faster and safer to handle.
What are they needed for?
Why crews use the Lock-N-Lift system:
- Safer lifting: the tool locks positively into the weld-in receiver, cutting down on chains, hooks and hand-handling of heavy steel.
- Faster turnaround: plates and covers can be pulled and reset quickly, which matters at the end of a shift or during emergency utility work.
- Better ergonomics: workers rig the lift standing upright instead of bending and prying.
- Wide compatibility: one tool works with any plate, cover or item fitted with a Lock-N-Lift weld-in receiver.
- Built to last: made from high-strength steel to stand up to daily use.
- Easy to carry: compact enough to keep in the truck and move between sites.
- Low maintenance: the receiver has no threads to clean; just inspect the tool regularly.
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Lock-N-Lift is also widely used on manhole covers and other heavy steel lids. The tool locks onto the cover so one worker can lift and move it without straining their back. Municipal crews, contractors and utilities that open underground access points every day use it to reduce injuries and save time.
