Crane Fork

Model: IPF

Manufactured: United Kingdom

Capacity: 2000 kg

Description

Our UK manufactured self adjusting "Crane Fork"  is designed as a pallet lifting attachmment which enables our customers to easily convert their existing overhead crane and hoists into an effective and safe pallet lifting device.

Ideal for lifting pallets over longer lifting heights that fork trucks are unable to reach or if fork trucks can't position themselves within the required lifting area location.

Available with either 1000 mm or 1200 mm long tines.

Standard Features

• Spring-loaded, self-balancing head design
• Adjustable Height – Clear Height 1200-1900mm
• Adjustable Fork Width settings - 300 to 1000 mm
• Convenient Hand Holds located on the Crane Fork
• Painted bright orange for additional safety

Optional Features

• Restraint Net (Please note the net is NOT a certified lifting device as is only to assist in prevention of partial collapsed loads)

OPERATION

• Operate overhead crane / HIAB into position directly over the crane forks.
• Place the crane/HIAB hook onto the lifting eye of the attachment.
• Slacken the thumbscrews to position the forks at the widest possible distance apart to suit the pallet.
• Retighten thumb screws onto rail ensuring that they are adequately tightened and secure.
• With the pallet forks slightly raised, manually re-position the Pallet Forks to enter the pallet with the handles provided on the rear of the frame.
• Operate overhead crane / HIAB to enter the forks fully into the pallet.
• Once fully inserted into the load, place the safety strap around the load & secure.
• Lift the pallet clear of the ground and slide restraint net underneath. Attach to the six net hoops on the frame. Always use a restraint net when lifting overhead.
• When positioned correctly & secured, the load is ready for movement.

MAINTENANCE

• The Pallet Forks should be inspected weekly for general condition with attention paid to:
• A – All weld points,
• B – Wear & distortion of thumb screws,
• C – Any damaged components,
• D – Lock & latches,
• E – Pivot points
• All bolts must be checked for tightness.
• The pivot bars must be kept greased.
• The spring should be oiled.
• Check the restraint net for damage and replace if worn.
• Damage or failure must be reported and rectified immediately prior to re-use of Pallet Forks.
• General surface rusting especially in the critical areas should be treated with proprietary inhibitors, primers and paint on a regular basis.
• This product is certified for six (6) months from the date of manufacture after which it is the customer’s responsibility to have the product re-tested at an approved testing facility or inspected and logged in a register by a competent person as advised by the HSE.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• The manager of the department or section where the attachment is to be used must be responsible for ensuring the operators are fully conversant with the attachment, its operation & maintenance.
• Ensure both the crane and attachment can handle the intended load and its contents.
• Operators must keep clear of the mechanism whilst in operation.
• Do not shock load the attachment under any circumstance.
• In the event of failure during operation do not attempt rectification or re-operation while the attachment is off the ground. The attachment must be returned safely to floor level for inspection.
• Never drive at the product at an excessive speed as this may result in injury to the driver and/or damage to the attachment and Fork Lift Truck.
• Keep hands away from all moving parts.