Drum Tongs
Drum Tongs offer a cost effective and simple means of positioning drums. The Legs on the tongs grip the barrel under the lip (chimb) and is held tightly in place using the weight of the drum. Drum Tongs Can be fitted directly to a crane hook or to a forklift using a fork mounted hook.
Drum Tongs - Semi Automatic

The Semi Automatic Drum Tongs can be used for lifting 210 litre drums of the tight-head or open topped steel type. Operation is carried out via a semi automatic safety latch mechanism.
Model Ref | Max SWL | Drum Type | No of Drums | Weight |
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DTG-1 | 500Kg | 1 | 1 | 26Kg |
DTG-1-HD | 1000Kg | 1 | 1 | 33Kg |
DTG-1-M | 500Kg | 4 | 1 | 28Kg |
Drum Tongs - Fully Automatic

The Fully Automatic Drum Tongs can be used for lifting 210 or 120 litre drums of varying types. Models are available to handle Steel tight-head or open topped, Mauser and L ring plastic varieties. Operation is carried out via a fully automatic safety latch mechanism; this allows the truck operator to carry out the operation without having to leave the seat of the forklift.
Model Ref | Max SWL | Drum Type | No of Drums | Weight |
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DTG-AU-1 | 500Kg | 1,2 | 1 | 29Kg |
DTG-AU-2 | 360Kg | 4 | 1 | 31Kg |
DTG-AU-HD-1 | 1000Kg | 1,2 | 1 | 36Kg |
DTG-AU-120L | 360Kg | 1 | 1 | 25Kg |
Drum Tongs - Horizontal

The Horizontal Drum Tong has been developed for handling drums ion the horizontal position. Suitable for both open top and tight head 210 litre steel barrels. Semi-Automatic in operation.
Model Ref | Max SWL | Drum Type | No of Drums | Weight |
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DTG-H | 500Kg | 1 | 1 | 8Kg |
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