Drum Clamps - Forklifts are actually used to move, lift and store products placed on pallets. For companies that use drums, they normally require an attachment so as to deal with storing, lifting and moving them. There are several different attachments which a company can utilize for all your drum lifting, moving, and storing needs. These attachments are specifically utilized to be able to handle drum containers - thus there is no chance of damage to the product or drum container whenever they are moved, lifted or stored.
Drum Positioner And Grab
The drum positioner is available in three or four tine designs. They are used for the unloading and loading of drums off drum stands, racks and vehicles. This particular attachment is completely automatic, thus allowing the the one operating it to be able to operate all from the comfort of the lift truck seat. Able to move steel, large and extra large plastic drums, its capacity is 210 liters. This accessory is utilized for drum pyramid stacking.
The drum grab is fork mounted and is designed with the sole objective of handling steel drums which have rolling hoops. Although the purpose for the design was to handle steel drums with rolling hoops, the drum grab can accommodate the moving of large and extra large plastic drums. Drum capacity maximum is 210 liters for steel drums with rolling hoops and 220 liters for plastic drums.
The Rotator
The drum rotator is another forklift accessory which mounts onto the forks themselves. Their purpose is to lift the drum and turn it upside down. The drum is clasped into the drum rotator using a clamp which fits around the middle of the drum. The rotation is performed by either a continuous loop chain or a crank handle. The crank handle is designed for operations which take place below shoulder level. For operations which should happen above shoulder level, the continual circle chain will be utilized.
The drum tines are carriage mounted or simple fork attachments. They are designed for unstacking and stacking 210-liter steel drums. Stacking involves nothing elaborate, just easy horizontal placement of the drums. The carriage-mounted enhancements decrease the load center of the drums.
Automatic Tongs
Drum tongs are available in automatic and semi-automatic models. They are used in the open topped or tight head steel drum styles. The drum pincers could be attached in several ways to the forklift. One way is to attach them beneath a fork-mounted hook. Another way is to attach them to a carriage mounted jib or a fork-mounted jib. Either the semi automatic and the automatic have a drum capacity of 210 liters. With the automatic, there is no requirement for the one operating it to ever leave the seat of the lift truck.
Rim Grip Handler
When drums require storage space with inadequate area available, the Rim Grip Drum Handler is the best choice in drum forklift attachments. This accessory will work for both the 210 L drums in addition to 120 L drums. The Rim Grip Handler functions by using steel jaws to be able to grab the edge of the drum. It picks the drum up and puts it down without needing any room between all the drums. The typical model utilized in the business is a zinc-plated handler, although, this attachment comes obtainable in stainless steel for the food and drink market.
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