Drum Clamps - Forklifts are actually utilized to store, move and lift products placed on pallets. For companies which utilize drums, they usually require an attachment so as to deal with moving, storing and lifting them. There are a few various attachments that a business can utilize for all of your drum storing, lifting and moving needs. These attachments are specially utilized to deal with drum containers - thus there is no chance of damage to the item or drum container when they are stored, moved or lifted.
Drum Positioner And Grab
The drum positioner is obtainable in three and four tine models. They are utilized for the unloading and loading of drums off racks, vehicles and drum stands. This accessory is totally mechanical, thus allowing the individual operating it to operate all from the comfort of the lift truck seat. Able to move large and extra large plastic drums, steel, its capacity is 210 liters. This particular attachment is intended for drum pyramid stacking.
The drum grab is fork designed and mounted with the sole objective of handling steel drums which have rolling hoops. Even though the purpose for the design was to handle steel drums with rolling hoops, the drum grab could accommodate the moving of extra large and large plastic drums. Drum capacity maximum is 220 liters for plastic barrels and 210 for steel drums with rolling hoops.
The Rotator
The drum rotator is another forklift accessory which mounts onto the blades themselves. Their purpose is to lift the drum and rotate it upside down. The drum is clamped into the drum rotator with a clamp which fits around the center of the drum. The rotation is done by either a continuous loop chain or a crank handle. The crank handle is for operations that occur below shoulder level. For operations that must happen above shoulder level, the continual circle chain will be used.
The drum tines are simple fork or carriage mounted attachments. They are intended for stacking and unstacking 210-liter steel drums. Stacking involves nothing elaborate, just simple horizontal positioning of the drums. The carriage-mounted enhancements decrease the load center of the drums.
Automatic Tongs
Drum tongs are obtainable both automatic and semi-automatic versions which could be utilized in the tight head and open topped steel drum styles. The drum tongs could likewise be connected in many different ways to the lift truck. One method is to attach them underneath a fork-mounted hook. One more way is to attach them to a fork-mounted jib or a carriage mounted jib. Both the semi automatic and the automatic have a drum capacity of 210 liters. With the automatic, there is no need for the operator to ever leave the seat of the forklift.
Rim Grip Handler
The Rip Grip Drum Handler is the optimal option for forklift attachments, when there is a need to stockpile drums with limited area accessible. This particular attachment can be used on both one hundred twenty liter and two hundred ten litter drums. The Rim Grip Handler works by utilizing metal jaws to hold the rim of the drum. It lifts the drum and puts it down without requiring any space between the drums. The average unit utilized in the trade is a zinc-plated handler, although, this particular accessory comes obtainable in stainless steel for the food and drink market.
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