Allows fork truck driver to invert standing drums to the horizontal racking position and vice-versa. Positive latching system ensures safe handling of drums weighing up to 800 lbs.  Slide the positioner extensions over the vertical drum. With the aid of the Drum Positioner rotate drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of drum. It’s now ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums. Fork pockets measure 61⁄2"W x 21⁄2"H usable on 191⁄2" centers.


 

Drum Positioner
Model PDF's Description Uniform
Capacity (lbs)
Net Weight (lbs)
DRUM-P-55 55 Gallon Steel Drums 800 321
DRUM-P-30 30 Gallon Steel Drums 800 315
  WB01372_.gif (406 bytes) Economy Drum Positioner

Drum Positioner is a unique design to manipulate drums without leaving fork truck seat.  Designed to lift 55-gallon steel and plastic drums from horizontal to the vertical position and vise verse using completely mechanical operation. Ideal for use with drum stands, pallets and racking. Suitable for loading drums into vehicles. Hinged tines lock automatically when lowered to ground in horizontal position. Fork pockets measure 5½"W x 2"H usable.

Drum Positioner
Model Description Uniform
Capacity (lbs)
Net Wt.
 (lbs)
VEDP-55 55 Gallon Steel Drums & Plastic Drums 800 170
WB01372_.gif (406 bytes) Horizontal Drum Positioner

Ideal for loading/unloading drums stored horizontally on drum racking and stands. Suitable for loading drums onto vehicles. Fork opening is 24½" apart and fork pockets are 5½" x 2".  Accommodates 22½" diameter by 36" high steel, plastic and fiber drums.

Horizontal Drum Positioner
Model Acceptable
Drum Size
Overall Size
(WxLxH)
Uniform
Capacity (lbs)
Net Wt.
 (lbs)
HDT-500 55 Gallon Drums 16-1/2"x55-1/2"x4-3/4" 650 98

 

 



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