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Mechanical Models for Transporting Drums

Auto-Grip™ - Model 6145
Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Drum Grip
with Rubber-Lined Jaws
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 over pack drums, or any cylindrical object between 18" and 28" in diameter.

For Steel & Fiber Drums

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
Model
Number
Description Color Lifting
Capacity
LxW Distance
Between
Fork Tubes
Distance
Between
Forks
Fork Tube
Size
Jaw Size Cylinder
Diameter
Range
Shipping
Weight
6145

Auto-Grip Steel & Fiber Only

OSHA
Safety
Green
1500 lbs. 34"x33" 18.5" 19.5" 1.5x6x20" 6"x15" 18"-28" 126 lbs.

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Auto-Grip™ - Model 6165
Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Drum Grip
for 55-gallon plastic drums
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
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.

 
Model
Number
Description L x W 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 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.

See the Drum Snatcher in action Click Here

 
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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