When it comes to handling pipes, every contractor, fabricator, and yard operator knows the truth: the work isn’t difficult —but it can be time-consuming and, more importantly, dangerous. Rolling pipe, swinging loads, misaligned straps, and the need for a ground worker at the hookup point all create unnecessary risk and slow down production.
MW Piping set out to solve that problem.
The result is The Claw Pipe Handler — a below‑the‑hook lifting device engineered to make pipe handling faster, safer, and dramatically more efficient. It is engineered specifically for handling pipe and pipe assemblies and with its polyethylene teeth (or “claws”) that grab the pipe and hold it.
Let’s take a closer look at why The Claw was developed and how it’s changing the way crews move pipes.
Why The Claw Was Created
Traditional pipe lifting methods rely on straps, slings, taglines, and — most critically — a worker on the ground guiding the load. That worker stands in the most dangerous place on the jobsite: right next to a rolling, swinging, or shifting pipe.
The Claw eliminates that risk entirely.
Instead of wrapping a strap around the pipe and hoping it’s centered, The Claw uses polyethylene teeth on both sides to grip and contain the pipe securely. The pipe doesn’t need to be centered. It doesn’t need to be strapped. And it won’t roll, sway, or spin.
This design wasn’t created to be fancy — it was created to solve real, everyday problems that cost companies time, money, and safety.
A Smarter Way to Lift Pipe
The Claw’s innovation goes beyond its gripping mechanism. It also includes 2–3 strategically placed cameras and an in‑cab monitor, giving the operator multiple simultaneous views of the load and surrounding area.
This means:
- No spotter needed
- No one standing near the pipe
- No manual guiding
- No guesswork
The operator sees everything from inside the cab and controls the entire lift hydraulically.
It’s a smarter, more controlled way to work — and it shows in the results.
A Safer Way to Work
Every contractor has heard the stories — or lived them. A pipe rolls unexpectedly. A strap slips. A worker tries to steady a load and ends up injured.
The Claw was built to eliminate those moments.
By removing the need for tethering, tying, or a ground worker, The Claw dramatically reduces jobsite hazards. The gripping teeth prevent rolling. The cameras prevent blind spots. And the operator never has to rely on someone standing in harm’s way.
Safety isn’t an add‑on — it’s engineered into every function.
A Faster Way to Move Pipe
Speed matters. And traditional lifting methods are slow by design.
Strap it. Adjust it. Lift it. Lower it. Adjust it again. A single pipe can take minutes.
With The Claw this would take 15–20 seconds: reach down, grab it, and you’re out.
When you multiply that across a full day of loading, staging, or installation support, the time savings are enormous.
Why Contractors Choose The Claw
The Claw wasn’t built to be another option — it was built to be the better option.
With The Claw you get:
- Safer lifts
- Faster handling
- No strapping or centering
- No ground worker required
- Precise hydraulic control
- Clear visibility with 2–3 cameras
- Secure gripping with polyethylene teeth
- Compatibility with telehandlers and hydraulic‑equipped lifts
It’s safer. It’s smarter. And it’s built for the real world.
Downloadable pdf: Comparison of Pipe Handling Methods
See The Claw in Action
If you’re ready to reduce labor requirements, improve safety, and move pipes with unmatched control, MW Piping can show you exactly what The Claw can do.
Request a demo today and experience a better way to lift and move pipes.
