If you are in an industry that deals with heavy lifting it is likely you have heard of a forklift, but you may not have heard of the different attachments that come with it.
At Lifting Equipment Store USA (LES USA) we always aim to give you detailed breakdowns of products and solutions that are available to you. That's why in this article we're going to give a breakdown of what forklift drum attachments are so you can understand if they are right for you.
In this article, you'll get an overview of what these handy add-ons are, how you can use them, the safety measures you can take whilst using them to get the maximum results out of them, and the benefits that purchasing these accessories can bring to your business.
If at any point in this article you have a question or want to know how a particular accessory can help your current business challenge, please contact an experienced member of the LES USA team who we will be more than happy to help guide you through your options.
WHAT ARE FORKLIFT DRUM ATTACHMENTS?
This piece of equipment can provide you with a simple and efficient solution to picking, lifting, and transporting steel versions. You might already have experienced using steel versions of these containers, in which case you'll know how awkward and heavy they can be for you to lift.
This is where this piece of equipment can help. This equipment gives you or your team added extra support to the equipment you're moving. This allows you to significantly reduce the chance of them falling while being transported around the workplace.
This piece of equipment is designed to be able to cope with vertical and horizontal lifting to give you better movability with the products you are moving around your workplace. The horizontal and vertical lifting situations either grip around the middle ribs or from the top. You can double up on jaws if you require carrying more than one at a time.
You can find custom attachments that include items such as the turn and pour attachment. This example attachment enables you to pour out the content and it can also rotate over 360degrees to help position and empty the container.
The above is not the only type of custom attachment you can get and you can see the wider range on the forklift drum attachments page or contact a member of the LES USA team who will be more than happy to assist you.
EXAMPLE VARIATIONS
There are various attachments you can get and we wanted to give you a number of them below to show you how different ones can help you.
We understand that it can be easier to see how the product works when you've seen an example and the way it works.
MORSPEED ATTACHMENT
Overview:
- 1000Lb (454kg) Capacity
- Lift closed head or removable top (on and secure)
- Lift fiber containers with the top on and metal clamp ring closed
- Lift rimmed plastic drums with non-removable top, or removable top on and secure
- Any diameter
TURN AND POUR ATTACHMENT
Overview:
- Lift, move, pour up to 800Lbs
- Rotates 360 degrees
- Controlled via pull chain (30:1)
- Diameter adaptors and clamp options available
- Model 285A
MORSPEED ATTACHMENT FOR FIBER, STEEL, AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Quick Overview:
- 1599Lb (680kg) Capacity
- Lift rimmed steel, plastic, and fiber versions
- Single or double option
- Single or double jaw option
SAFETY MEASURES TO TAKE WHEN USING
Your health and safety are always a priority for us. We always want to give you the best practices to follow to ensure you're safe using lifting equipment which including the items we're discussing in this article
Regardless of the accessory, you're using, it's important that the container always needs to remain stable for it to be safely operated. Please make sure your accessory can handle the capacity it's lifting to ensure you have a safe and stable lifting and transporting process.
We've put together a safety checklist for you to follow below when you're using this piece of equipment to help ensure you have the best experience.
YOUR SAFETY CHECKLIST:
- The operator has been trained to use the specific attachment you’ll be working with
- Make sure the accessory is a fit for the machine
- Attached the drum properly and ensure it is locked in place
- Don't drive too quickly to ensure balance of goods and less risk of spillage
- Take the reduced load capacity into account-it makes transporting and lifting safer
BENEFITS YOU CAN GET FROM USING
The great thing about this piece of equipment and its variations is how it can be used across various industries. If you're business deals with these type of containers on a regular basis, you can check out the article 'drum dollies: everything you need to know' which will give you ideas on how these products can work hand in hand to give you an efficient solution.
Due to this, there are various benefits these add-ons can offer your business thanks to their versatility which we're going to look at below.
The fundamental reason for having this piece of equipment is to make your life easier when transporting and lifting goods.
These accessories give you a strong grip so you can easily transport it and not worry about the container dropping. That being said, you will need someone who knows how to operate a forklift correctly to ensure the transportation process runs smoothly. The machinery is reasonably easy to operate so you can expect this to not be an issue.
Be sure to factor in any attachments before using and use our safety checklist above to ensure a safe transporting and lifting process.
DOES YOUR COMPANY NEED FORKLIFT DRUM ATTACHMENTS?
So you've now got a solid understanding of what these variations of attachments are. If you've been considering if you need this piece of equipment or not, hopefully, this article has given you a clearer picture of if this is the right solution for you.
Although we've gone into detail about how this product can do, how it helps, variations available, and more, what we haven't discussed is how this piece of equipment can help you and your particular business challenge.
If you have read this and are still left with questions and thinking about which forklift drum attachment is right for you, then please contact a member of our LES USA team who will happily help you find a suitable solution.
