Drum Handling News

The Eagle 2 drum lifters Series of lift truck attachments utilize a light duty Eagle-Grip™ double articulating clamping mechanism for handling any size steel, fibre or plastic chimed drum. EG2LDCM-CM can attach to many walkie stackers (consult factory with make and model of stacker for proper fitting). Other EG2 models are provided with totally enclosed fork pockets and a safety chain to attach to the lift truck carriage.All Eagle-Grip™ clamping mechanisms are completely automatic requiring no

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The Eagle-Grip™ 1 Series of lift truck attachments utilized a light duty Eagle-Grip™ single automatic clamping mechanism for picking up any size steel or plastic chimed drum.The model EG1SCM-F and EG1SCM2-F are knockdown units which bolt together. Fork pockets and safety chain provide a quick and easy installation to most lift trucks.The model EG1SCM-CM attaches to the carriages of most lift trucks and walkie stackers. All models are available with a belt base and non-sparking jaws for handling flammables and can ship via UPS.High Volume Drum Grippers such as Eagle Grip 3 & Eagle Grip 4 Also available. 

Morse model 285A Forklift attachment for controlled dispensing of 55 gallon drum

Forklift Attachment Model 285A shown has 800 Lb. capacity. Models are available to dispense a drum of up to 2,500 Lb. (1136 kg) – Fork mounted drum handlers to allow fork truck operator to lift, transport, rotate and pour a heavy drum

• Simple to mount drum handler on forks
• No tools needed
• No power connections or truck modifications required
• Fork pocket openings are 24.5″ apart,
• 2.5″ high by 6.5″ wide

Pull-chain loop allows drum tilt control from the driver’s seat of your fork truck with 20′ chain loop (10′ drop).

Options:

• 285AM Series has Spark Resistant Parts
• Use Diameter Adaptors for smaller drums
• Drum holders for plastic drum
• Fiber Drum Strap for fiber drum
• Custom Stainless steel versions are available
• Custom versions can be made for off-size containers, or with special reach, different fork pocket openings, etc.

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** Effective Feb 2009 all models now include the MORcinch system The MORcinch ^TM drum holder incorporates:

• Alloy cinch chain and hinge
• A flexible chain cover to help
  protect the sidewall of your drum
• Safety-covered gears
• Durable stress-relief weld joints

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One of the most versatile and durable drum handlers available, it provides the operator with easily-controlled 360? rotation on a horizontal or vertical plane, 125? forward dumping, and 180? inverting. Comes with built-in, 12-volt, battery-operated Power-Pak and self-contained hydraulics. Inverts, moves, stacks and palletizes steel, plastic and fiber drums and cylinders 18-28”inches. 6136 & 6135 Read more…

“By far the best attachments on the market today… (insert Fortune 500 company name here)”
We agree! Eagle Grip attachments are the most durable and efficient drum handling attachments ever produced. These units easily slide onto the blade of the fork truck. If the operator needs to move a pallet simply set the attachment down, back out and begin moving pallets. All models can handle steel, poly and/or fiber drums with ease.The clamping mechanisms is designed to lift the drums by the chime or lip of the drum allowing them to lift both closed and open top drums. The belt cradles at the bottom of the unit help keep the load in place should an overzealous driver navigate a turn a little too quickly. Read more…