Powered transporter makes drum handling easy for one operator
Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc., a material handling equipment manufacturer, recently introduced the Ergo-PWPL-750 powered drum handling transport.
The Ergo-PWPL-750™ is a completely self-contained, powered drum handling transport that engages, lifts, lowers and moves all steel, plastic and fiber drums. The unit incorporates power drive forward and reverse, as well as power lift and lower features for moving drums quickly and safely in plants, warehouses and laboratories. Varying weight capacities are available between 650 and 1000 pounds. As part of Liftomatic’s Ergo-Matic® line, the unit is equipped with a fully programmable set of controls for easy operator adjustment.
Additional features include regenerative braking, available in straddle leg or fully counterbalanced versions, as well as EE and spark resistant ratings. All Ergo-Matic® models incorporate Liftomatic’s exclusive Parrot-Beak® clamping mechanism, which allows the operator to safely and securely grip the drum lip throughout the pick-up and release process.
