Auto Grip Mechanical Fork Lift Attachment

Auto Grip Mechanical Fork Lift Attachment

Valley Craft’s Auto Grip Mechanical Fork Lift Attachment is equipped with standard jaws that are spring-and-cam actuated and grip with pressure equal to the weight of the drum. This unit is quick and easy to attach to the lift truck, and allows a single operator to pick up, transport and unload empty or full drums up to 1500 lbs. Attachment features rubber-lined jaws that adjust to fit most smooth-sided 30-, 55- or 85-gallon steel and overpack drums, or any cylindrical object 18-28 inch in diameter. Secures to lift truck forks with heavy duty T-bolts.

* Note: This drum handler is not efficient on fiber drums, because they can easily lose their shape when gripped.

The usable fork tube size for the Auto-Grip is 1-5/8 inch x 5-5/8 inch x 16-3/4 inch . The Auto-Grip adjusts by sliding apart, so there is a variable width between the forks of 13 inch to 25 inch .

About Valley Craft

Valley Craft designs, develops and manufactures Professional Grade material handling and storage solutions, including a broad array of proprietary and custom products. On the shores of beautiful Lake Pepin, in Lake City Minnesota, Valley Craft is staffed by a committed and loyal team of employees. Valley Craft has grown to become a world class manufacturer known for its expertise in producing rugged and versatile hand trucks, carts, trailers, portable lifts, hydraulic drum handling devices, and storage equipment.