Drum Clamp - Forklifts are actually used to store, move and lift items placed on pallets. For companies which use drums, they normally need an attachment to deal with storing, lifting and moving them. There are several various attachments which a business can use for all your drum storing, lifting and moving needs. These attachments are specifically designed to be able to deal with drum containers - thus there is no chance of damage to the item or drum container when they are moved, lifted or stored.
Drum Positioner And Grab
The drum positioner is presented in three and four tine models. They are utilized for the unloading and loading of drums off racks, vehicles and drum stands. This particular attachment is completely automatic, hence enabling the individual operating it to be able to operate all from the comfort of the forklift seat. Able to move steel, large and extra large plastic drums, its capacity is 210 liters. This particular attachment is designed for drum pyramid stacking.
The drum grab is fork mounted and is designed with the sole objective of dealing with steel drums that have rolling hoops. Even though the purpose for the design was to deal with steel drums with rolling hoops, the drum grab could accommodate the moving of extra large and 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 actually a forklift attachment which mounts on to the blades themselves. The purpose of the drum rotator is to be able to pick up the drum and rotate it upside down. The drum fits in to the rotator utilizing a steel clamp that fits over the center of the drum. The rotation is executed by either a crank handle or a continuous loop chain. The crank handle is designed for operations that occur below shoulder level. For operations which should happen above shoulder level, the continual loop chain will be used.
Drum tines are simple fork mounted accessory that could be used for unstacking or stacking 210-liter steel drums. Stacking involves nothing fancy, just simple horizontal placement of the drums. The carriage-mounted accessories reduce the load center of the drums.
Automatic Tongs
Drum tongs are obtainable both automatic and semi-automatic models which could be utilized in the open topped and tight head metal drum styles. The drum tongs can likewise be attached several various ways to the forklift. One way is to connect them under a fork-mounted hook. One more way is to connect them to a fork-mounted jib or a carriage mounted jib. Both the automatic and semi-automatic have a drum capacity of 210 liters. With the automatic, there is no need for the one operating it to ever leave the seat of the forklift.
Rim Grip Handler
When drums require storage with limited spacing accessible, the Rim Grip Drum Handler is the perfect choice in drum forklift accessories. This accessory would work for either the 210 L drums along with 120 L drums. The Rim Grip Handler works by utilizing metal jaws so as to hold the edge of the drum. It lifts the drum and sets it down without requiring any space between all the drums. The typical unit utilized in the trade is a zinc-plated handler, though, this particular attachment comes accessible in stainless steel for the food and drink industry.
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