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■ Fork Lift Truck Attachments
Newly attached
B&B Attachments has extended its BlockMaster range with the addition of a new
overhead grab that is suitable for builders’ merchants. It is also introducing a durable
rotator for use in industries such as fish processing and tanning, where corrosion has
traditionally been an issue.
Fork lift truck attachments and masts 139-1500mm, an
supplier, B&B Attachments, is launching a inside arm depth of
new version of the BlockMaster range with 1,000mm and a
a special fork-mounted, overhead rotating gripper bar width of
grab which is specifically aimed at 1,000mm standard,
builders’ merchants. the Builders
Constructed for durability and to withstand Merchants Grab is
the rigours and tough environment of use in ideally suited to
builders’ merchants’ yards, the FMFE 150 yard work and loading. Manufactured to a Available in two sizes and two optional
Builders Merchants Grab enhances high specification, the unit comes with 360
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finishes, the T351ES ISO Class II version is
performance and productivity. rotation as standard and with a range of suitable for trucks up to 2.5 tonne capacity
Incorporating many unique design features options including gripper bar widths of whilst the ISO Class III versions has been
from the BlockMaster range, the FMFE 150 is 1,100mm and 1,200mm, inside arm height of specifically developed for trucks of between 3
developed from the BlockMaster range of 1,200mm, non–rotation models and 90 to 270
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and 3.5 tonne. The fishing rotator model T
crane grabs. As the unit is fork mounted it can manual rotation. 351ES is painted with the corrosion resistant
easily and quickly be attached to any fork lift In addition, B&B can also supply gated finish and is equipped with galvanized bolts
truck thereby turning the truck into a multi- hooks to clamp legs, which enable the unit to whilst the fork carriage and flange of the
purpose vehicle that can also be used as a lift bags of sand or aggregate up to 2 tonnes. T351.3ES have been galvanized and the
crane grab. The new Builders Merchant Grab builds on remaining parts finished with three layers of
The FMFE 150 can handle a wide range of B&B Attachments’ reputation within the corrosion resistant paint. Both models are also
unpalleted goods, including bricks, flats, kerbs industry for providing its customers with available as T391.ES which has separate rear
and blocks. The unit comes with a quick quality products that are supported by side shift mounting with end of stroke slow
release coupling which enables the hydraulics qualified, experienced, factory trained down, also variety of carriage widths are
to be quickly and easily connected to the truck engineers. The company’s BlockMaster range available on all models.
in a matter of minutes. includes a series of clamps to cater for a wide Like standard rotators, the attachments have
Rated at 2,000kg, with an opening range of range of applications. been manufactured for a wide range of fork
The BlockMaster G16R is a rotating flag spaces, enabling each fork to be safely
and kerb clamp that has been designed to secured at the highest stress point of the
ensure optimum performance and maximum rotating loads. Following assembly, bolt
productivity when handling single packs. recesses are sealed with a coal tar and silicone
B&B Attachments E series include a range of coating.
pivot type clamps designed for handling one KAUP manufactures a wide range of
or two brick or block packs whilst the H standard rotators for forklift trucks ranging
Series includes a range of parallel action from one to 50 tonnes. All are available in
clamps for double packs of flags and kerbs. sideshifting and non-sideshifting options and
are available for a spectrum of specialist
Corrosion-proof rotator
applications including the foundry industry
B&B Attachments has also launched the and hazardous areas. All rotating attachments
T351ES series, a corrosion resistant rotator are based on Kaup’s renowned modular built
for fish processing, tanneries, salt mines and system.
environments where acids and alkalis are Both the FMFE 150 Builders Merchants
used. Developed by Kaup GmbH & Co. KG, Grab and the Kaup T351ES are backed by
the rotators are painted with a special B&B Attachments’ renowned after sales
corrosion resistant finish (RAL 5005), which service and its fleet of nationwide service
helps protect them against the corrosive engineers.
effects of seawater, salt and acid.
www.bandbattachments.com
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