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Drum gripper 89-12248

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General Data

Maximum capacity: 250 kg/ 551 lbs

Controls: proportional speed control (PSH)

Weight: 31 kg/ 68 lbs

Media: 6-7 bar/ 90-100 psi

Article no: 89-12248

Serial no: A6966

Brochure: Lifting barrels and drums (pdf).

Our heavy-duty drum gripper is the perfect solution when handling drums. This versatile drum gripper makes drum handling safer and more efficient. It ensures drums are gripped tightly and secure during transport.

Superior Construction for Maximum Safety

Our professional drum gripper offers unparalleled safety when handling plastic drums as well as steel drums in your warehouse operations. With its innovative mechanical design, this drum gripper makes handling 55 gallon steel drums safer through several key features. Unlike standard drum lifters, our model uses a robust clamping mechanism that securely grips the edges of drums when vacuum systems aren’t viable.

The welded steel construction incorporates a powerful pneumatic cylinder that maintains consistent grip pressure on drums without operator strain. This advanced knuckle gripping system ensures drums are gripped tightly throughout transport, preventing dangerous slips even when forks are raised to maximum height.

A significant safety advantage of our drum gripper is how it can transform heavy 55 gallon steel containers into virtually weightless loads. Operators can easily position drums weighing up to 250 kilos (551 lbs) without the physical strain that typically leads to workplace injuries. The extended handle design allows you to maneuver drums without bending or stretching, keeping your body in ergonomically correct positions even when loading drums onto high shelves.

The hinged folding design accommodates drums of various heights and diameters, ensuring proper grip regardless of whether you’re handling plastic drums or standard 55 gallon steel drums. This versatility means one operator can safely manage what previously required two people, reducing accident risks during drum transport.

Technical Specifications For Your Needs

Our drum gripper (model 89-12248) provides essential features for safe, efficient drum handling:

Capacity: 250 kg/551 lbs for 55 gallon steel drums and plastic drums

Weight: Light industrial design at 31 kg/68 lbs

Controls: Smooth proportional speed control (PSH)

Air requirement: Standard 6-7 bar/90-100 psi

Mechanism: Mechanical clamping with pneumatic cylinder

Design: Extended handle for ergonomic positioning

Versatility: Adjustable for various drum heights and diameters

Why Our Customers Choose This Drum Gripper

Our customers select this drum gripper for its combination of safety and efficiency in handling both plastic drums and steel drums. Operators appreciate how this drum gripper makes heavy 250 kilos (551 lbs) drums feel virtually weightless, allowing single-person handling of loads that typically require multiple workers. The ergonomic extended handle design prevents back strain by eliminating the need to bend when lifting drums to higher positions.

Introduction to Drum Handling

Drum handling is a critical aspect of various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. It involves the safe and efficient movement of drums, which can be made of steel or plastic.

Drum handling equipment, such as drum grippers, are designed to simplify this process and reduce the risk of accidents. With the right equipment, companies can improve their operational efficiency and reduce costs associated with manual handling of drums.

By using specialized tools, businesses can ensure that their operations run smoothly, minimizing downtime and enhancing overall productivity.

Easy Operation for Fork Truck Operators

Our customers appreciate that this drum gripper makes single-person operation possible for drums that typically require team lifting. With the help of a Speedy Picker – an ergonomic, forklift-mounted crane arm system with interchangeable lifting tools – you can also use the drum gripper to lift, transport, and position heavy drums directly from your fork lift. While a Speedy Picker offers excellent maneuverability, it’s important to note that its lifting capacity is lower than that of a drum gripper with a traditional overhead crane or traverse system.

Versatile Drum Handling Capability

Our drum gripper allows you to transport drums without pallets, maximizing warehouse space. The adaptable design of our drum gripper makes it exceptionally versatile for various drum handling scenarios in your facility. The mechanical clamping mechanism securely grips under the edges of the lid, allowing you to lift and precisely place drums wherever needed – directly onto shelves, pallets, or any designated area without requiring pre-palletized loads.

This drum gripper makes complex drum positioning simple, as you can easily lift drums high without bending, thanks to its extended handle design. The adjustable nature of our drum

gripper accommodates drums of different heights and diameters, providing flexibility when working with various container types in your inventory. Whether you need to place drums up high, load them onto trucks, empty their contents, or even turn them upside down for complete drainage, this single tool handles all these tasks efficiently.

The pneumatic cylinder provides reliable gripping power that transforms heavy 55 gallon steel drums weighing up to 250 kilos (551 lbs) into virtually weightless loads. This allows a single operator to maneuver drums precisely where needed without the space limitations of palletized handling. By eliminating the need for pallets in your drum transport operations, you can optimize your warehouse layout, improve aisle clearance, and increase your overall storage capacity while maintaining safe handling practices.