Drum Clamps - Forklifts are really used to move, lift and store items placed on pallets. For facilities that make use of drums, they usually require an attachment in order to handle storing, lifting and moving them. There are some various attachments that a company can use for all of your drum storing, lifting and moving needs. These attachments are particularly meant to handle drum containers - therefore there is no chance of damage to the product or drum container whenever they are stored, moved or lifted.
Drum Positioner And Grab
The drum positioner is accessible in three or four tine models. They are utilized for the unloading and loading of drums off drum stands, racks and vehicles. This attachment is fully mechanical, hence enabling the the one operating it 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 reason for the design was to deal with steel drums with rolling hoops, the drum grab can 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 a forklift accessory that mounts on to the blades themselves. The objective of the drum rotator is to be able to pick up the drum and turn it upside down. The drum fits in to the rotator with a steel clamp which 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 happen below shoulder level. For operations which must happen above shoulder level, the continual loop chain will be utilized.
The drum tines are simple fork or carriage mounted accessories. They are meant for unstacking and stacking 210-liter steel drums. Stacking involves nothing fancy, just easy horizontal placement of the drums. The carriage-mounted attachments reduce the load center of the drums.
Automatic Tongs
Drum tongs are available both automatic and semi-automatic units which could be utilized in the tight head and open topped metal drum styles. The drum tongs could likewise be connected several different ways to the lift truck. One way is to connect them underneath a fork-mounted hook. One more way is to connect 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 need for the individual operating it to ever leave the seat of the lift truck.
Rim Grip Handler
Whenever drums require storage space with inadequate spacing accessible, the Rim Grip Drum Handler is the ideal option in drum forklift accessories. This particular attachment will work for both the 210 L drums in addition to 120 L drums. The Rim Grip Handler operates by using metal jaws to hold the edge of the drum. It picks the drum up and sets it down without needing any space between all the drums. The standard model in the trade is a zinc-plated handler, even though, this accessory is available in stainless steel for the food and drink industry.
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