Simply slip the forks into the fork tubes and the Drum Gripper is ready to go. The knuckle gripping system is lowered around the drum, gripped tightly and then lifted. Drum is automatically released by lowering the forks. Feature hinged folding design for storage. HDGS-A & HDGD-A features adjustable-width arms for use with both 30-gallon and 55-gallon steel drums. Welded steel construction for long life. Powder coat finish. FOB Shipping Point.
Never leave the fork lift -- just slide the forks into the fork tube openings, secure the safety chain, and it's ready to work. Unique knuckle gripping system lets the driver simply approach the drum, lower the Drum Snatcher down around it, and lift. Made of thick steel that delivers capacities up to 1200 lbs. Ships UPS. FOB Shipping Point.
Jaws adjust hydraulically 18" to 28" in dia. Handles steel drums up to 55 gals. Equipped with a safety lock-out valve that automatically locks the jaw during a hydraulic failure. OSHA Safety Green in color. FOB Shipping Point.
A) Lift-Truck Powered - Driver pulls a cord to divert power from the tilting to the clamping mode. Truck must be equipped with an auxiliary valve control and hydraulic quick couplers.
B) Self-Powered - Features it's own hydraulic POWER-PACK, Powered by two 12 volt batteries (not included). All controls are electrical. A hand held control box, attached to a coil-spring type cord, can be magnetically mounted next to the driver. Can be used on gas or electric trucks without modification.
Single MAXI-GRIP Single function hydraulic grip is ideally suited for moving and stacking drums vertically. Rubber lined jaws handle cylinders 18" to 28" in dia. Handles steel drums up to 55 gals. OSHA Safety Green in color. FOB Shipping Point.
Double Grip Doubles efficiency by carrying two drums at one time. Handles steel drums up to 55 gals.
C) & D) Lift Truck-Powered Utilizes lift truck hydraulic power. May require Lift Truck Modification Kit if truck is not equipped with an auxiliary valve control and hydraulic quick coupler.
E) & F) Self-Powered Features it's own POWER-PACK powered by two 12 volt batteries (included). Complete with built-in charger, spring coil electric cord and hand held control module (can be attached magnetically next to driver). Can be used on gas or electric without modifications.
Performs 180 degree inverting. Completely self powered and comes with a POWER-PACK, powered by two 12 volt batteries (not included). Includes built in battery charger. Spring type electric cord extends 4 to 20'. Hand-held control box can be magnetically attached next to the driver. Built in safety features -- only one hydraulic function can be performed at one time, so grip cannot accidentally be opened while in operation. Lockout valve automatically locks jaw during a hydraulic failure. Works on any gas or electric truck without modification. OSHA Safety Green in color. FOB Shipping Point.
This heavy duty grip actually works faster than hydraulic units if drums are of the same size. Manually adjusted to fit drums 18" to 28" dia. OSHA Safety Green in color. FOB Shipping Point.
Handles most 55 and 30 gal. poly drums. 1000 lb. capacity. Ships KD and boxed via UPS. Fork pocket size 5.375" x 1.5" Orange in color. FOB Shipping Point.
HFPDL-8-L has adjustable arms designed to fit 55 gal. round bottom plastic drums. Low drum attachment point allows for use of both open and closed head drums. FOB Shipping Point.
HFPDL-11-H fits around the top lid of a plastic drum. For use with 30 and 55 gal. plastic closed head drums. 6 1/2"W. x 2 1/2"H. usable fork tubes on 19 1/2" centers. High drum attachment point for use with top lip at least 3/16"H. Will work with steel and fiber drums too. FOB Shipping Point.
Slide the positioner extensions over the vertical drum. Drum Positioner rotates drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of the drum -- it's ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums. Fork pockets measure 6 1/2"W. x 2 1/2"H. usable on 19 1/2" centers. FOB Shipping Point.
Safety restraint securely attaches to forklift. Drums must be full to rotate at rated capacity. Fork pockets measure 7-1/2"W x 2-1/2"H I.D. on 31" centers. Rotates manually - a 15' chain runs back to driver. FOB Shipping Point.
Superior gripping action holds drum tight even over rough terrain. Handles drums up to 1600 lbs. Can be used with open or closed head drums. Allows lifting and placing drums in tight spots. Lifts drums from the top of center to minimize the risk of damage. Mounts easily on forks -- just hand tighten lock screws and no tools required. FOB Shipping Point.
Single automatic clamping mechanism for handling any size steel or plastic chimed drum. HEG1SCM-F and HEG1SCM2-F are KD units which bolt together. Fork pockets and safety chain provide quick and easy installation. HEG1SCM-CM attaches to the carriages of most lift trucks and walkie stackers. 750 lb. capacity per drum. FOB Shipping Point.
This time tested and proven design allows a fork truck operator to easily secure, move and release drums without leaving the seat of the fork truck. For use with open and closed head plastic, steel and fiber drums with a top lip strong enough to support the weight of the drum. Choose single drum or double drum configuration. Works with 30 and 50 gallon drums. All-welded sturdy construction. Low maintenance design. Includes safety chain to secure unit to carriage of fork truck. Powder coat blue finish. Fork packets 6 1/2"W. x 2 1/2" usable. FOB Shipping Point.
Double articulating clamping mechanism for handling any size steel, fiber or plastic chimed drum -- heads permit simple pickup of drums that are misaligned and slightly separated. HEG2LDCM-CM attaches to all Class II carriages. Totally enclosed fork pockets and safety chain to attach to lift truck carriage. Completely automatic requiring no electrical or hydraulic connections. Belt bases eliminate dents. 1000 lb. capacity per drum. FOB Shipping Point.
Single automatic clamping for handling steel and plastic chimed drums in high volume uses. Completely mechanical requiring no hydraulic or electrical connections. Positive action jaws insure safe drum transfer. Carriage mounted models for tight aisle uses. Fork mounted for fast installation. Attachments handling 2 or more 55 ga. drums are narrower that the width of the drums themselves -- easy unloading of tightly packed drums. Quick adjustable heads allow pickup of various drum heights. Belt bases eliminate damage. 1500 lb. capacity per drum. FOB Shipping Point.
Double articulating clamping mechanism for handling any steel, plastic or fiber chimed drums in high volume uses. Completely mechanical requiring no hydraulic or electrical connections. Each drum is gripped with 2 upper and lower jaws in heads 6" apart. Swivel action permits pickups of misaligned or slightly separated drums. Carriage mounted models for tight aisle uses. Fork mounted for fast installation. Quick adjustable heads allow pickup of various drum heights. Belt bases eliminate damage. 2000 lb. capacity per drum. FOB Shipping Point.
