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Safely Lift Steel, Fiber and Plastic Drums Weighing up to a Ton

The HCB hoist attachment from Liftomatic handles all 55 gal drums from 15 in to 27 in diameter and safely lifts drums weighing up to 2,000 lb using an exclusive drum handling attachment and a padded belt cradle to protect the drum sidewall during transport.

Posted: April 30, 2019

The HCB hoist attachment from Liftomatic handles all 55 gal drums from 15 in to 27 in diameter and safely lifts steel, fiber and plastic drums weighing up to 2,000 lb using its exclusive Parrot-Beak drum handling attachment and a padded belt cradle to protect the drum sidewall during transport.

The HCB hoist attachment from Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc. (Buffalo Grove, IL) handles all 55 gal drums and safely lifts steel, fiber and plastic drums weighing up to 2,000 lb using an exclusive “Parrot-Beak®” drum handling attachment. The model HCB-BC attaches to any overhead hoist, crane or boom and engages drums automatically. Its exclusive mechanical clamping system engages the top lip of the container, assuring a safe and reliable pick-up each time. An adjustable counter-balance on the main frame of the unit allows for safe handling of all drums from 15 in to 27 in diameter. A padded belt cradle protects the drum sidewall during transport. The model HCB is available in one- or two-drum configurations, including stainless steel units for food grade and pharmaceutical applications.

Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc., 700 Dartmouth Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-325-2930, info@liftomatic.com, www.liftomatic.com.