Drum Positioners

The Drum Positioner is a unique means of manipulating drums without leaving the seat of the fork truck. The Barrel can be positioned in either the horizontal or vertical position using completely mechanical operation.


Drum Positioners - Fork Mounted

Fork Mounted Drum Positioner       Fork Mounted Drum Positioner

This Drum Manipulator is very versatile and can be used for transporting drums and loading and unloading vehicles or drum stands. This attachment is suitable for use with Steel, ‘L’ and ‘XL’ Ring Plastic Drums of 210 litre capacity. The special design of this attachment will allow all four drums to be removed from a pallet at the corners. Pyramid Stacking can also be achieved using this drum Positioner. Retention to the forklift is achieved through fork pockets and a retaining chain. This model is supplied as standard as 3 tine, 4 tine is also available which allows drums to be stacked in racking where clearance above the drums is minimal. Both models are available to handle 1 or 2 drums.


Model Ref Max SWL Drum Type No of Drums No of tines Max Fork
Size		 Max Fork
Spread		 Weight LLC
FDP-1 400Kg 1,2 1 1 140 x 50mm 567mm 95Kg 165mm
FDP-2 800Kg 1,2 2 3 140 x 50mm 567mm 145Kg 165mm
FDPF-1 400Kg 1,2 1 4 140 x 50mm 567mm 106Kg 165mm
FDPF-2 800Kg 1,2 2 4 140 x 50mm 567mm 167Kg 165mm


Drum Positioners - Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Drum Positioner

The stainless steel drum manipulator has all the features of the standard unit, but is produced entirely from Grade 304 Stainless Steel. This makes it suitable for use in Food and drink industries and some zoned environments.


Model Ref Max SWL Drum Type No of Drums No of tines Max Fork
Size		 Max Fork
Spread		 Weight LLC
FDP-1-SS 400Kg 1,2 1 3 140 x 50mm 567mm 95Kg 165mm
FDP-2-SS 800Kg 1,2 2 3 140 x 50mm 567mm 145Kg 165mm
FDPF-1-SS 400Kg 1,2 1 4 140 x 50mm 567mm 106Kg 165mm
FDPF-2-SS 800Kg 1,2 2 4 140 x 50mm 567mm 167Kg 165mm


Drum Key

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