Fork Mounted Drum Grabs
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Material Handling · Fork Mounted Drum Grabs
Fork Mounted Drum Grabs In Single and Double Configurations
A fork mounted drum grab slides onto the forks of a truck you already own and turns it into a drum handler. S&L lists two models: S-S-55 for a single 55 gallon drum at 1,500 lb and S-D-55 for two drums at 3,000 lb.
Product Overview
What This Product Is and Where It Fits
Both models use a hinged folding arm design. The arms fold to clear the drum on approach and close around it as the lift begins, so the operator does not need someone on foot to position the grab.
Fork pocket sizes differ between the two. S-S-55 takes a 6-1/4 by 2 inch tine on 13.5 inch centres; S-D-55 takes a 7-1/4 by 2-1/4 inch tine on 24 inch centres. Measure the tines and the carriage spread before ordering, because these are not adjustable.
Overall size grows with capacity: 28-1/4 by 24 by 8 inches for the single grab, 46 by 24-1/4 by 9-1/2 inches for the double. Net weights are 109 lb and 185 lb.
Both are supplied yellow, matching the rest of the S&L safety-yellow equipment.
Key Benefits
Three Reasons Buyers Specify This Line
Uses the fork truck you already have
No hoist, no crane and no second machine. The grab slides onto the tines.
Two drums in one lift
S-D-55 handles a pair at 3,000 lb, which halves the movements in a busy drum store.
Arms fold clear on approach
The hinged folding arm design lets the operator approach and close on the drum from the seat.
Application Scenarios
- Loading and unloading drums from a trailer
- Moving drums between a store and a production area
- Stacking drums onto racks or pallets
- Consolidating a drum store with a fork truck rather than a hoist
Who It Is For
- Sites that run fork trucks but have no overhead lifting
- Drum stores where two-at-a-time handling is worth the extra outlay
- Operations replacing manual drum handling with a truck attachment
Problems It Solves
- No hoist or crane over the drum store
- One drum per movement in a store that turns hundreds
- Operators on foot steadying a load while a truck lifts
- Attachments that do not fit the tines the fleet actually runs
Technical Features
What Is Actually Published For This Line
S-S-55 single steel drum grab
55 gallon, 1,500 lb, 6-1/4 by 2 inch fork pocket, 13.5 inch centres, 109 lb, yellow.
S-D-55 double steel drum grab
55 gallon, 3,000 lb, 7-1/4 by 2-1/4 inch fork pocket, 24 inch centres, 185 lb, yellow.
Hinged folding arm design
Published as the design feature on both models.
Fixed fork pocket dimensions
Pocket size and centres are per model, so check the truck first.
Specifications
Fork Mounted Drum Grabs Specification Table
Every figure below is transcribed from the specification sheets S&L published for this line. Where a figure is not published, it is marked rather than estimated.
| Model | Description | Drum Gallons | Capacity lbs | Fork Pocket W x H | Overall W x D x H | Fork Centres in | Net Weight lbs | Colour | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-S-55 | Single Steel Drum Grab | 55 | 1500 | 6-1/4" x 2" | 28-1/4" x 24" x 8" | 13.5 | 109 | Yellow | Hinged Folding Arm Design |
| S-D-55 | Double Steel Drum Grab | 55 | 3000 | 7-1/4" x 2-1/4" | 46" x 24-1/4" x 9-1/2" | 24 | 185 | Yellow | Hinged Folding Arm Design |
Source: S&L drum grippers sheet published by S&L Dock Equipment.
Product Photography
Fork Mounted Drum Grabs As Supplied
Every photograph below is from the S&L product records for this line. Nothing is a stock image or a rendering.
Materials
Materials and Finish
Welded steel frame, arms and fork pockets, painted yellow.
ManufacturingHow It Is Made
Fork pockets and frame are cut and welded to the published dimensions, the hinged arms and pivots assembled, then the grab is cleaned and painted yellow.
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before Packing
Fork pocket dimensions and centres are measured against the size sheet on every unit, the arm hinge action is function tested, and pivot welds are inspected.
CertificationsCertification Status
No third-party certification is published for Fork Mounted Drum Grabs in S&L's own documentation, so this page marks it TBC at quotation rather than implying one. A fork attachment is usually covered by the same lifting regime as the truck. Capacity and fork pocket dimensions are published; a test certificate is agreed at quotation.
Customisation
Options Within The Published Range
- Single or double drum configuration
- Yellow finish as standard
- Fork pocket confirmed against the truck before production
Comparison
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Option | When To Choose It |
|---|---|
| S-S-55 and S-D-55 drum grabs | Hinged folding arms, 1,500 and 3,000 lb, for 55 gallon drums on a fork truck. |
| FDG fork mounted drum lifters | 800 lb, lighter at 45 lb, and available for 30 gallon drums as well as 55. |
| Drum clutcher | For a hoist or crane rather than a fork truck. |
Use Guide
Getting It Right On Site
- Measure your fork tines and carriage spread against the published pocket size and centres
- Slide the grab fully onto the tines and secure it before approaching a drum
- Approach with the arms folded clear and close on the drum before lifting
- Inspect the arm pivots at the intervals your lifting equipment regime requires
Questions
Fork Mounted Drum Grabs Questions
What is the difference between S-S-55 and S-D-55?
S-S-55 handles a single 55 gallon drum at 1,500 lb. S-D-55 handles two at 3,000 lb and is 46 inches wide against 28-1/4 inches.
What fork pocket size does each model take?
6-1/4 by 2 inches on 13.5 inch centres for S-S-55, and 7-1/4 by 2-1/4 inches on 24 inch centres for S-D-55.
How heavy are they?
109 lb for the single grab and 185 lb for the double.
What does hinged folding arm design mean?
The arms fold clear so the truck can approach the drum, then close around it as the lift starts.
Will they handle a 30 gallon drum?
Both grabs are published for 55 gallon drums. For 30 gallon drums use the FDG-30 fork mounted drum lifter.
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Quote Fork Mounted Drum Grabs By Model Code
Measure your fork tines and carriage spread first. A fork attachment that does not fit the truck is the one mistake that cannot be corrected after delivery.