Forklift Fork Tine Mounting Drum Positioner
This forklift drum positioner offers a unique way of manipulating drums from the horizontal position to the vertical position and vice versa, without the need for the forklift operator to leave the truck cab.
Completely mechanical in operation, this forklift drum handler can be used for transporting drums and for unloading and loading vehicles, drum stands, drum racks, etc. The drum handler will also allow all four drums to be taken off a pallet from the corners and positioned horizontally. It is also suitable for pyramid stacking of drums.
The 4-tine configuration of this model allows drums to be stacked in racking where clearance above the drums is minimal. This forklift drum manipulator also allows 4 drums to be placed or removed from a pallet when approached from the sides.
With a mild steel construction, the forklift drum positioner is painted in high gloss yellow for added visibility
Positioner Features
- A unique means of manipulating drums from horizontal to vertical and vice versa without leaving the seat of the forklift truck.
- Completely mechanical in operation, it can be used for transporting drums and for unloading and loading vehicles, drum stands, drum racks, etc.
- Suitable for use with steel, 'L' and 'XL' plastic drums of 210 litre capacity.
- Will allow all four drums to be taken off a pallet from the corners and positioned horizontally.
- Suitable for pyramid-stacking of drums.
- Allows drums to be stacked in racking where clearance above the drums is minimal.
- It also allows 4 drums to be placed on or removed from a pallet when approached from the sides.
- Also available in stainless steel.
- The ideal attachment for advanced drum positioning.
- Simple design with few moving parts provides a long service life with low maintenance costs.
- Self-locking with pull cord release operated from within the truck cab provides quick operation and reduced handling costs.
- With no girdle to hold drums in place, drums can be laid flat on any surface, eliminating the need for manual handling.
- UKCA and CE marked, supplied with a Declaration of Conformity as standard.
- Safe working load: 400kg for the single drum positioner and 800kg for the twin drum model.
Drum Types
This drum positioning device is designed specifically for the lifting and handling of 210L steel drums and L or XL plastic drums, as shown by Nos. 1 and 2 in the image below. Take a look at our full forklift drum handler range for alternative options to suit other drum types.
