Lock-N-Lift Systems

The Lock-N-Lift system makes the handling of steel road plates or street plates easier, safer, and faster than using chains. Perfect for utility work and road repair, manhole cover, and industrial flooring.
Key features:
- Single Point Center Lift for better balance and control
- Simple, safe, fast hookup with steel trench cover plates
- No need to ever reach under a plate
- Weld-in receiver plate is flush with cover plate surface – no trip hazard
- Receiver plate welds in from one side only need to flip the cover plate over during installation
- Trench cover plates can be stacked plate-to-plate
- No need to place dunnage between plates
- No threads to worry about
- Allows for a flat lift and placement over a trench
Wire Rope Slings
ICON sells a variety of wire rope and chain slings that are field-proven and recommended by ICON for the proper lifting and handling of our Slide Rail Shoring Systems, Steel Trench Boxes, Manhole Boxes and Steel Road Plates.

LOCK-N-LIFT MODEL 750
The Lock-N-Lift Model 750 is the original patented dovetail-style lifting device and remains the standard in the industry for the safe and efficient handling of road plates. Since its introduction in 1981, over 15,000 Model 750 tools have been deployed across North America, eliminating the need for pry bars, installation tools, or thread cleaning when relocating and storing road plates.
This tool enhances worker safety by removing the necessity of placing hands, feet, or tools beneath a road plate, even during the installation of weld-in plates. Constructed in the USA from premium aircraft-grade AISI 4340 steel, the Model 750 is heat-treated to provide a safe working load of 8,000 pounds, maintaining a 5:1 safety factor.
| Model 750 Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size: | 3 inches (Length) x 2.25 inches (Width) x 4 inches (Height) | Weight: | 3.75 Pounds |
| Material: | AISI 4340 Chrome-Molybdenum Steel | Heat Treatment Process: | Normalizing, Quenching, and Tempering |
| Maximum Load Capacity | 8,000 pounds | Load Capacity Ratio: | Minimum of 5:1 |
The Lock-N-Lift Model 800 enhances the safety and ease of use found in the Model 750 by offering the versatility to lift with either a hook or a chain shackle. Since 1988, the Model 800 has been utilized throughout North America, also eliminating the reliance on pry bars, installation tools, or thread cleaning when moving and storing road plates.
Like its predecessor, this tool maximizes worker safety by preventing the need to place hands, feet, or any tools under a road plate, even during the installation of weld-in plates. The Model 800 features an elongated attachment hole, allowing for versatile lifting options with a hook or chain shackle. Made in the USA from high-quality aircraft-grade AISI 4340 steel, this tool is also heat-treated to achieve a safe working load of 8,000 pounds, supported by a 5:1 safety factor.
| Model 800 Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement: | 3-1/4 inches long x 2-1/4 inches wide x 4-3/4 inches high | Mass: | 4.6 Pounds |
| Construction Material: | AISI 4340 Chrome-Molybdenum Steel | Heat Treatment Process: | Normalizing, Quenching, and Tempering |
| Maximum Safe Load: | 8,000 pounds | Load Capacity Ratio: | 5:1 |
LOCK-N-LIFT MODEL 500B WELD-IN PLATE
The Model 500B weld-in plate includes a female connector that works with all Lock-N-Lift tools. This plate is designed for straightforward welding onto items that require lifting or lowering. Once installed correctly, it sits flush with the surface of the item, thereby eliminating any tripping hazards. The design is threadless and does not require regular maintenance.
Constructed from WCB steel, this plate is engineered for straightforward welding to road plates made from Grade A50, A36, or A992 steel. Installing the weld-in plate in the center of a 1-inch thick road plate takes roughly 20 minutes.
| Model 500B Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions: | 4-1/2” L X 4-1/2” W X 5/8” Thick | Weight: | 2.2 Pounds |
| Material: | WCB Steel Per ASTM-A216 | Heat Treatment: | Normalize |
| Safe Working Load: | 8,000 pounds | Load Capacity Ratio: | 5:1 minimum |
WIRE ROPE SLINGS PRODUCT INFORMATION:
*Wire rope cables supplied by ICON come standard with internationally made hardware. USA-made Crosby hardware can be ordered upon request. There may be an additional price for this.
ICON stocks 35’ long wire rope tie-back cables with wire clamps for use in the rebracing procedure during installation of our slide rail systems for purchase.
