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| | Mechanical Models for Transporting Drums
Auto-Grip™ - Model 6145 Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Drum Grip with Rubber-Lined Jaws Models 6145 & 6165 literature in Adobe PDF Ordering Information: Gravity Actuated Mechanical Drum Snatchers Call 877-885-7527 A heavy-duty gravity-actuated mechanical drum grip, Auto-Grip™ actually works faster than hydraulic models if all drums to be moved are the same size. However, the spring-and-cam actuated rubber-lined jaws can be adjusted to fit 30, 55 or 85-gallon overpack drums, or any cylindrical object between 18" and 28" in diameter. For Steel & fiber drums only See the Auto-Grip in action Click Here | 
| Primary Functions: - Moving
- Stacking
- Palletizing
| Additional features: - Turnbuckle mechanism for adjusting jaws
- Drive-in fork tubes
- Safety chain secures grip to mast
- Spring-and-cam actuated jaws grip automatically as pressure against the drum forces them down. The weight of the drum maintains a constant grip until it is set down
|  | See the moving and stacking abilities of Auto-Grip in action!
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Ordering Information for the Model 6145 Call 877-885-7527 Model Number | Description | Color | Lifting Capacity | L x W | Distance Between Fork Tubes | Distance Between Forks | Fork Tube Size | Jaw Size | Cylinder Diameter Range | Shipping Weight | 6145 | Auto-Grip Steel & Fiber Drums | OSHA Safety Green | 1500 lbs. | 34"x33" | 18.5" | 19.5" | 1.5x6x20" | 6"x15" | 18"-28" | 126 lbs. |
Back to Top Auto-Grip dh™ - Model 6165 Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Drum Grip for 55-gallon plastic drums only This mechanical drum grip specially designed for use with 55-gallon plastic drums. The 3”-wide jaws are gravity-actuated and fit snuggly under the top rim of full or empty plastic drums to easily pick-up, transport and unload. Just like our original Auto-Grip™ for steel drums, the jaws on this plastic drum handler are spring-and-cam actuated to grip as pressure against the drum forces them down. For Plastic Drums only. |  | Primary Functions: - Moving
- Stacking
- Palletizing
| Additional Features: - Turnbuckle mechanism for adjusting jaws
- Drive-in fork tubes
- Safety chain secures grip to mast
- Spring-and-cam actuated jaws grip automatically as pressure against the drum forces them down. The weight of the drum maintains a constant grip until it is set down.
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Model Number | Description | LxW | Distance Between Forks | Distance Between Fork Tubes | Fork Tube Size | Jaw Size | Cylinder Diameter Range | Shipping Weight | 6165 | Auto-Grip For plastic drums only | 34"x33" | 19.5" | 18.5" | 2x6x20" | 3"x15" | 22"-24" | 124 lb |
Mechanical Models for Transporting Steel Drums Drum-Snatcher™ Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Single and Double Drum Movers for 55-Gallon Drums  
| The Drum Snatcher, available in single or double drum styles, is Valley Craft's most economical drum mover for 55-gallon drums. It is designed for those customers who have only limited drum-handling needs and should only be used on smooth transporting surfaces. Customers with heavy usage requirements or rough transporting surfaces should consider Model 6145 Auto Grip (see above), or one of our hydraulic models. |
Primary Functions - Moving
- Stacking
- Palletizing
| Additional Features - Drive-in fork tubes
- Safety chain secures grip to mast
| Ordering Information: Gravity Actuated Mechanical Drum Snatchers Call 877-885-7527 |
Model Number | Description | Color | L x W | Distance Between Forks | Fork Tube Size | Shipping Weight | 7398 | 55-Gallon Single Drum Snatcher | OSHA Safety Green | 36"x22" | 18.5" | 1.75"x6.375"x16" | 57 lbs. | 7438 | 55-Gallon Double Drum Snatcher | OSHA Safety Green | 36"x46.5" | 21.625" | 1.75"x6.375"x16" | 98 lbs |
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