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Example of a forklift drum attachment.
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There are a plethora of accessory attachments<\/a> that can be used to expand the capability of a forklift. One of the most important is the forklift drum attachment. It is an attachment that permits the operator of a forklift to lift and move drums efficiently. The attachment also gives the operator the capability of rotating a drum into a desired position. In addition, depending on the apparatus, it can permit the operator to lift multiple drums.<\/p>\n

What follows are some frequently asked questions concerning forklift drum attachments. It is hoped that the answers will enlighten you as to the practicality of this accessory.<\/p>\n

Q: How many types of forklift drum attachments are there?<\/strong>
\nA<\/strong>: There are two types of forklift drum attachments \u2013- a steel gripper, which permits the forklift operator to grasp the body of the drum, and a bean drum gripper, which is designed to attach to the rim of a drum.<\/p>\n

Q: Are there different styles of grippers?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Yes. For example, ForkliftAccesssories.com carries six different styles of drum attachments \u2013- multi-purpose drum lift with wrench, horizontal drum carrier, fork-mounted drum lifters, drum grippers, and automatic Eagle Beak drum lifters.<\/p>\n

Q: How much weight can a forklift drum attachment lift?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Depending on the style of the attachment, they can lift between 750 pounds to 4,000 pounds.<\/p>\n

Q: How much does the attachment weigh?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Depending on the style of the attachment its weight is between 120 pounds to 432 pounds.<\/p>\n

Q: What type of drums can the attachments lift?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> They can lift steel, poly or fiber drums.<\/p>\n

Q: How does the forklift drum attachment connect to a forklift?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> The forks of the forklift fit into pockets of the attachments and then it is secured to the forklift with a safety chain.<\/p>\n

Q: How does the forklift operator control the drum attachment?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Each attachment includes a pull-chain loop that permits the forklift operator to control from his seat.<\/p>\n

Q: What are the components that are featured in a drum attachment?<\/strong>
\nA:<\/strong> Featured on forklift drum attachments are the clamping mechanism, the OSHA-approved safety chain attachment, and the pull-chain loop. Attachments meet OSHA and ANSI\/ITSDF standards. Attachments are coated with safety yellow powder for maximum durability.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the price range of forklift drum attachments?<\/strong>
\nA: The price of the attachments range from $722.00 to $4,542.00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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