Quick attach/release drum handler

A carriage hook plate is bolted to the centre of the fork truck carriage; this then stays in place permanently as it does not interfere with the normal lifting and moving of pallets and is only 300mm wide. Forks are inserted fully into the fork pockets and raised, a sprung loaded lever locks behind the carriage hook plate and will only release when the unit is lowered to the ground, this reverses the action and the forks can be withdrawn from the unit.

This process eliminates the need for the fork truck driver to dismount from his cab to secure the drum grabs to the forks with either ‘T’ bolts or chains saving valuable time when switching attachments. The company says the system reduces the risk of accidents that can result from the ‘I can’t be bothered to get off and secure the unit to the forks syndrome’. 

The quick release frames are universal with all current Grab-O-Matic pillars and gripping heads.