Product Focus
Here are some lift truck attachment announcements we have recently received.
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 5/1/2003
Shift from side to side
Hydraulically adjust the spacing of a truck's forks with a fork positioner that features sideshifting capabilities. Capacities range from 4,500 to 22,000 pounds for lift trucks with carriage widths between 37.4 and 94.5 inches. Fitting any standard forks, the positioners accurately position loads while providing optimum operator visibility.
Meyer-WI LLC
Enter 386 at MMH Reader Service
High visibility with fork positioners
Improving visibility, the FK model fork positioner features a compact design, sloped shape of the upper cross member and a wide central window. The fork carriers are actuated by two hydraulic cylinders that slide on a chromed bar. The compact design of the positioner accommodates the use of the standard forks of the lift truck.
Brudi Bolzoni Auramo Inc.
Enter 387 at MMH Reader Service
Move, stack or palletize drums
Built for heavy usage, the Auto-Grip model 6145 is a gravity-actuated mechanical drum grip with a 1500-pound lifting capacity. Spring-and-cam actuated rubber-lined jaws can be adjusted to fit 30-, 55- or 85-gallon drums, or any cylindrical object between 18 and 28 inches in diameter. The grip's dimensions are 34 inches long by 33 inches wide and the distance between forks is 19.5 inches.
Valley Craft Inc.
Enter 388 at MMH Reader Service
Enhanced visibility
The F-series sideshifter is designed with an upper S-shaped hook/fork bar and a wide window, providing operators with maximum visibility while moving and shifting loads. The sideshifter uses a high-pressure cylinder that is compatible with trucks using up to 3,500-psi hydraulic systems. A double-ended cylinder rod design also provides equal sideshift speed in both directions. Optional features include a narrow-aisle sideshifter design, pallet protector, and load backrests.
Cascade Corp.
Enter 389 at MMH Reader Service
Transform lift truck into crane
Attach the Pivot Boom to a forklift for additional materials handling capabilities. The telescoping boom has a 12-foot reach and features 3,000-, 4,000-, 6,000- and 8,000-pound load capacities. The vertically pivoting boom can reach up to 6 feet, 4 inches. The system is adjustable in 5-inch increments up to a maximum of 40 degrees. Features include alternate hook positions, a restraining chain with a grab hook, a boom locking T-pin and eye hooks with hook latches.
The Caldwell Group
Enter 390 at MMH Reader Service
Fork extensions
Available in six styles, fork extensions provide extra support necessary for lifting long and large objects with a lift truck. The automatic lock style features a tine lock loop to secure extensions. The full loop, rounded and triangular styles are shaped for transporting rolls of material. Also offered is a pin style and rear spacer. All extensions fit onto forks up to 2 inches thick and have fork tips with tapered edges.
Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Enter 391 at MMH Reader Service
Carton clamp with thin arm
Ideal for handling closely stacked loads, a long reach articulating arm carton clamp features an arm thickness of 2.9 inches. The clamp is available in capacities from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds with arm sizes up to 54 x 48 inches.
Allied Systems Co.
Enter 392 at MMH Reader Service
















View All Blogs

