Gamber-Johnson 7160-0421 — Dual Clam Shell with Articulating Arm and Large Plate
Forklift guard-leg mount2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) braces75 mm VESA / AMPSLimited lifetime warranty
The Gamber-Johnson 7160-0421 is a heavy-gauge steel mounting kit that clamps to the rectangular overhead-guard leg of a forklift and carries a rugged tablet, laptop dock, display or scanner cradle on an articulating arm. The large plate fits guard legs 2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) wide and can be slid up or down the leg to set the working height.
The arm rotates 360°, the motion attachment rotates 360° and the clam shell tilts, so the device can be brought close to the driver and then locked in place with the adjustment lever and a secondary locking bolt. The clam shell accepts AMPS, NEC, 75 mm VESA and the Gamber-Johnson 2 × 4.09 inch pattern, so most Gamber-Johnson cradles and docks attach directly.
Before you order: Measure the forklift guard leg before ordering: the 7160-0421 large plate fits rectangular braces 2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) wide. For narrower 1.5–2.5 in guard legs choose the 7160-0420 with small plate. The kit is a mount only — the device cradle or dock is ordered separately for your specific tablet or laptop.
What's in the Box
- 1 × dual clam shell with articulating arm
- 1 × large clamping plate for the guard leg
- Mounting hardware as supplied by Gamber-Johnson (the installation guide uses 3/8 inch carriage bolts and 1/4 inch hex bolts)
- Not included: device cradle or docking station, tablet/laptop, tools
What It Means in Practice
- Brings the terminal to the driver without drilling into the forklift frame.
- Height is set by sliding the plate along the guard leg before tightening.
- Lever-plus-bolt locking keeps the device in position over rough floors.
- Works with the Gamber-Johnson cradle and dock range via the 75 mm VESA / AMPS / NEC patterns.
What Will Not Work
- Round tubes and guard legs outside 2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) are not covered by this plate.
- No device cradle, dock or keyboard tray is included.
- Gamber-Johnson does not publish a maximum load or arm reach for this kit — ask us before mounting heavy equipment.
- It is not a pole or floor-pedestal mount.
Key Features
Clamp-on installation
The plate sandwiches the overhead-guard leg — no welding or drilling of the frame.
Full articulation
360° arm and motion-attachment rotation plus clam-shell tilt.
Positive locking
Adjustable lever plus secondary locking bolts on clevis and plate.
Rugged finish
Heavy-gauge steel with black powder coat for corrosion resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
7160-0421 |
| EAN/GTIN |
0041898985116 |
| Brand |
Gamber-Johnson |
| Product type |
Forklift overhead-guard mount with articulating arm |
| Fit & interface |
| Guard leg width |
2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) (rectangular) |
| Clam shell patterns |
AMPS, NEC, 75 mm VESA, Gamber-Johnson 2 × 4.09 in |
| Plate patterns |
AMPS, NEC, 75 mm VESA |
| Adjustment |
| Arm rotation |
360° |
| Motion attachment rotation |
360° |
| Tilt |
Clam shell 90° forward, 26° aft with positive stop; plate 160° total |
| Locking |
Adjustable lever + secondary locking bolt |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
25.6 × 16.8 × 25.8 cm (10.08 × 6.63 × 10.14 in) |
| Weight |
4.44 kg |
| Material / finish |
Heavy-gauge steel, black powder coat |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Gamber-Johnson limited lifetime warranty on non-electronic products (materials and workmanship) — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference to 7160-0420?
The 7160-0420 has the small plate for guard legs 1.5–2.5 in wide; arm, clam shell and patterns are the same.
Does it include the tablet cradle?
No. Choose the cradle or dock for your exact device; it bolts to the 75 mm VESA / AMPS pattern.
Does it need drilling?
No, it clamps around the overhead-guard leg.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
On forklifts, the mount fails before the tablet does — which is why a clamp-on steel arm with secondary locking bolts is worth it. Measure the guard leg first; that single dimension decides between the small and large plate version. For cradles and docks, see our
docking stations.
✓ Buy it if you need to mount a rugged tablet or laptop dock on a forklift guard leg 2.5–5 in (64–127 mm) wide.
✕ Skip it if your guard leg is narrower than 2.5 in or wider than 5 in, round, or you need a pole or pedestal mount.
→ Also consider 7160-0420 for 1.5–2.5 in guard legs.
Send us the forklift model or the measured guard-leg width and the device you want to mount, and we will confirm the complete mount, cradle and dock set.