Drum Rotator with Clamping Chain and Pin Mechanism for Drum Handling

In order to lift and rotate drums of any size, a sufficient clamping mechanism is essential. The SC10 clamping mechanism incorporates a Chain and Pin mechanism in order to carry out this clamping process.

Designed for handling steel drums as standard, the arms of the SC10 clamp are manufactured to fit the diameter of the drum being lifted. The Chain and Pin mechanism is then used to hold the drum in place during lifting and rotating.

For plastic drums, which often do not have the ribs such as those found on steel drums, a safety adapter can be fitted to allow for easy lifting and rotating.

The forward tipping motion is operated using a 50:1 gearbox and a hand-wheel. This allows for a full rotation of the drum, if required.

The unit as a whole is lifted on the forks of a forklift truck and is attached using fork pockets. It is secured in place using Zinc plated ‘T’ bolts, and finished in a hard wearing blue gloss powder coat.

Specifications:

Safe Working Load (SWL): 500kg

Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm

Fork Spread: 700mm between forks is required.

Weight of Unit: 70kg

For more information on the drum rotator with clamping chain and pin mechanism for handling steel drums, or the full range of lifting and handling equipment, contact Packline Materials Handling.

 

 

‘Raptor’ Drum Handling Equipment

The ‘Raptor’ drum lifter is designed with V-shaped legs to lift drums from the corners of pallets using a claw-grab attachment.

The ‘Raptor’ drum handling equipment has a lifting height of 500mm and is ideal for transporting drums from 120 to 210 litres, with a drum diameter of up to 572mm.

This drum lifter is highly manoeuvrable, enabling the operator to transport the drums around the workplace.

The lifting operation of the drum is operated by a simple and easy to use foot pedal, which operates a hydraulic ram and chain lifting device.

The operator lowers the ‘claw-grab’ over the lip of the drum, and the spring loaded mechanism engages to support the lip. There is no need for any operator intervention, making this a very safe and ergonomic lifting solution.

Specifications:

Safe Working Load: 450kg

Lifting Mechanism: Pump up

Construction: Mild Steel Painted

For more information on the ‘Raptor’ drum lifter, or the full range of lifting and handling equipment, please contact Packline Materials Handling.

 

Handling Longer Rolls with the Extended Forward Tipping Clamp Attachment

New to Packline, for handling longer rolls, the extended forward tipping clamp attachment is now available. Longer length rolls of material can now also be lifted and tipped when necessary.

Geared forward tipping allows the operator to re-orientate the roll easily by turning the hand-wheel.

By placing the gearbox on one arm and the rotating pad on the other, this allows the roll to rotate through 360 degrees.

The customer required a solution to pick up long rolls of zinc sheeting in the horizontal from a trolley, tip the rolls forward into the vertical orientation and then place them down onto a pallet ready for shipping.

The straddle legs of the lifter were required in order to move the truck and clamp close enough to the trolley to pick up the roll from the centre of the trolley.

Due to the softness of the roll’s material, it was a concern that the clamping force may crush the roll. As a result, the expanding support block was designed to be manoeuvred down into the core of the roll where the clamp will exert pressure.

Specifications:

Maximum Capacity: 200kg

Load Centre: 740mm from front of column

Attachment Mass: 90kg

Main Materials: Stainless Steel 304, Alumnium 6082/T6, Delrin Polypropylene, Brass, Phosphor Bronze.

For more information on handling longer rolls with the extended forward tipping clamp attachment, or the full range of lifting and handling equipment, please contact Packline Materials Handling.

 

Reel Handling with Fully Motorised Lifting Attachment

The reel handling equipment with motorised vertical spindle attachment was designed as an adaptation to the standard vertical spindle.

This vertical spindle attachment uses two motors to automate the lifting and handling process via the use of remote controls and push buttons.

A motor at the rear of the attachment allows the operator to expand the gripping ‘fingers’ inside the reel’s core. An internally fitted torque unit will stop the fingers form causing any damage to the reel’s core.

The second motor is mounted to the gearbox of the attachment and this allows the reel to be rotated into a different orientation. This also includes a torque unit and stop pins are in place to stop over-rotation and any damage to the reel.

Constructed from stainless steel this reel handling equipment is suitable for clean room environments, such as food processing and pharmaceutical industries.

Specification:

Safe Working Load: 200kg

Reel Core Size: 76mm

Load Centre (from the column): 656mm

Min. Reel Length: 190mm

Max. Reel Diameter: 990mm (at 190mm length)

Min. Reel Diameter: 460mm (at 660mm length)

For more information on the reel handling equipment with motorised vertical spindle attachment, or the full range of materials handling equipment, please contact Packline Materials Handling (www.packline.co.uk).

Roll Handling Equipment with Clamp Attachment and Retainers

Rolls or reels of film or foil can have a tendency to telescope, or drums can slip or crush when being lifted from the core or the circumference. This handling issue is usually overcome by using a higher rated torque unit to lift the rolls or drums. In some cases a higher rated torque unit is still not sufficient to prevent the rolls or reels from telescoping or the drums slipping whilst being lifted. In these situations an alternative solution is required.

This issue can be resolved by the use of a clamp attachment with adjustable retainers. These adjustable retainers are designed to cover a wide range of roll, reel and drum diameters and lengths, all of which can be lifted by the clamp attachment.

‘Star knobs’ are used to secure the retainers in place vertically by screwing into the sides of the arms. The width of the retainers is then adjusted using plunger pins through holes in the plates.

A fully stainless steel and anodised aluminium solution means that this roll handling solution is suitable for the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, ideal for handling rolls or reels of film or foil; and drums of ingredients.

Specifications:

Safe Working Load (SWL): up to 200kg depending on drum or roll type and size.

Maximum Roll or Drum Diameter: 550mm

Minimum Roll or Drum Diameter: 200mm

For more information on this roll handling solution with clamp attachment incorporating retainers, or the full range of materials handling equipment, please visit packline.co.uk.