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Liftomatic Material Handling: Tip-Mate 800 for drum handling


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Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc. has been leading the industry in providing state-of-the-art equipment for safe, efficient and profitable handling of drums and barrels since 1947. Incorporating the time-tested and proven “Parrot-Beak®” clamping system, a complete assortment of portable devices, forklift attachments, hoist/crane attachments and drum dumping equipment are available for handling steel, plastic and fiber drums from 1 to 8 at a time.
700 Dartmouth Lane
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089
United States
1 (847) 325-2930  1 (800) 837-6540  1 (847) 325-2959 
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Liftomatic Material Handling Company Profile

Slide unit for drum lifting, positioning and dumping with any style forklift

The new Tip-Mate 800 for drum lifting, positioning and dumping applications uses a powerful, push-button activated clamping system. Electric/hydraulic-powered, foot pumps, hand cranks and manual intervention are not required to operate the system. Featuring smooth and quiet operation, the unit efficiently dumps 55-gallon drums weighing up to 800 pounds in a 180-degree forward motion. Included with a standard safety chain, the unit slides onto nearly any style of forklift truck. Liftomatic, 800-837-6540, liftomatic.com.

The new Tip-Mate 800 by Liftomatic for drum lifting, positioning and dumping applications uses a powerful, push-button activated clamping system.

Electric/hydraulic-powered, foot pumps, hand cranks and manual intervention are not required to operate the system.

Featuring smooth and quiet operation, the unit efficiently dumps 55-gallon drums weighing up to 800 pounds in a 180-degree forward motion. Included with a standard safety chain, the unit slides onto nearly any style of forklift truck.


Company Description:

Standard Duty Forklift Mounted Drum Handlers (10)

  • Fork mounted “Parrot-Beak®” attachments for handling steel, fiber and plastic drums
  • Ideal for applications handling up to 1000 drums per month
  • Attachments for handling from 1 to 4 drums simultaneously
  • Automatic and mechanical operation- no hydraulic or electrical connections
  • Attachments fit on any forklift
  • Spark-Resistant and EE/EX packages available
  • Capacities to 1500 pounds (681Kg) per drum
  • Custom configurations, carriage mounts and permanent weld attachments

Heavy Duty Forklift Mounted Drum Handlers (9)

  • Parrot-Beak® drum handlers for handling 1 to 4 drums at one time in a single row
  • Ideal for loading trucks, containers and storage warehouses
  • Designed for heavy-duty usage (1000 drums per month and higher)
  • Designed for severe operating environments or rough handling conditions
  • Handle steel, plastic and fiber drums
  • Capacities to 2000 pounds (905Kg) per drum (higher capacities upon request)
  • Spark-resistant and “EE” / “EX” packages available
  • Optional Quick-Claw™ locking

High Volume Forklift Mounted Drum Handlers (6)

  • High-Volume forklift attachments for handling 1-4 drums at one time
  • Products found on this page handle steel, fiber and plastic drums.
  • Products found on this page can be ordered for handling 4 drums at one time only or 1,2,3 or 4 drums
  • Products found on this page can be fitted for C1D1 / Explosion proof applications
  • Capacities of up to 2000# (908Kg) per drum
  • All Liftomatic High-Volume Attachments are automatic and mechanical- no hydraulic or electrical connections needed.

Light Duty Forklift Mounted Drum Handlers (5)

  • Light-Duty Attachments ideal for operations handling less than 500 drums per month
  • Fork-Mounted Parrot-Beak® attachments for handling full and empty drums
  • Automatic and mechanical operation- no hydraulic or electrical connections
  • Units for handling 1 or 2 drums at one time
  • Units for mounting to a walkie-type forklift and conventional sit-down rider forklift
  • Capacities to 1000 pounds (454Kg) per drum