Drum Clamp - Forklifts are actually designed to lift, move and store products placed on pallets. For facilities which utilize drums, they normally need an attachment in order to deal with storing, lifting and moving them. There are a few various attachments which a business can use for all of your drum moving, storing and lifting requirements. These attachments are specifically used in order to handle drum containers - therefore there is no risk of damage to the product or drum container when they are lifted, stored or moved.
Drum Positioner And Grab
The drum positioner is accessible 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 fully mechanical, thus enabling the the one operating it to be able to operate all from the comfort of the forklift seat. Able to move large and extra large plastic drums, steel, its capacity is 210 liters. This particular attachment is meant for drum pyramid stacking.
The drum grab is fork mounted and is designed with the sole objective of dealing with steel drums which have rolling hoops. Although the purpose for the design was to deal with 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 a lift truck attachment that mounts on to the forks 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 with a steel clamp that fits over the middle of the drum. The rotation is executed by either a continuous loop chain or a crank handle. The crank handle is meant for operations which take place below shoulder level. For operations that should occur above shoulder level, the continuous circle chain will be used.
Drum tines are straightforward fork mounted attachment which could be meant for unstacking or stacking 210-liter metal drums. Stacking involves nothing elaborate, only simple horizontal positioning of the drums. The carriage-mounted attachments lessen the load center of the drums.
Automatic Tongs
Drum tongs are accessible both semi-automatic and automatic versions which could be utilized in the open topped and tight head metal drum kinds. The drum tongs can likewise be attached several various ways to the forklift. One way is to attach them beneath a fork-mounted hook. Another way is to connect them to a carriage mounted jib or a fork-mounted jib. Either the automatic and semi-automatic have a drum capacity of 210 liters. With the automatic, there is no requirement for the individual operating it to ever leave the seat of the lift truck.
Rim Grip Handler
Whenever drums need storage with limited area accessible, the Rim Grip Drum Handler is the ideal choice in drum forklift accessories. This particular accessory will work for both the two hundred ten liter drums in addition to one hundred twenty liter drums. The Rim Grip Handler functions by using steel jaws to be able to hold the rim of the drum. It picks the drum up and sets it down without needing any space between all the drums. The standard unit in the industry is a zinc-plated handler, although, this particular accessory is available in stainless steel for the food and drink market.
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