


Pressure that is applied when gripping a load via a bale clamp can be smartly controlled to apply the correct pressure to provide a safe and sure grip whilst causing minimal if any damage to the product.There is no need for a secondary vehicle or action to be involved during the process as they forklift can pick-up, transport and safely drop-off the bale load all in one go decreasing the time taken to move each load leading to increased efficiency and productivity

Efficiency is increased as the forklift with the clamp attached can complete lifting and transport operations all at once.In some storage situations bales can be stack from floor to ceiling, the clamp eliminates the potential of employees having to climb onto bales where they can potentially be struck or fall Safety is increased as a forklift operator can directly pick-up a bale load even if it is tightly compacted meaning the operator/employee doesn’t need manually manoeuvre the potentially large and heavy load into a position beforehand so the clamp can grip the load.Where multiple bales are stacked on top of each other the thin profile of a bale clamps arms allows them to easily knife through tightly compacted loads to allow the easy removal of bales this ability increases operational safety, efficiency and productivity.Textile and synthetic materials manufacturers may also utilise bale clamps for easy movement of products in the manufacturing process or to assist with storage of finished goods.Paper recycling and packaging manufacturers may use forklifts fitted with bale clamps to assist in the manoeuvring pulp bales during the recycling process or to dispose of baled up waste at the completion of processing.Bale clamps can be used to carry almost any baled up product in farming and agriculture this may include bales of animal feed such as hay or raw materials such as cotton before and during processing.Some common examples of how bale clamps assist the above industries are described below. Textile and synthetic materials manufacturing.There are a wide variety of bale clamps manufactured for the safe lifting and transport of a wide variety of products and goods that can be utilised across multiple industries, these include: The attachment is made up of two hydraulic clamps that can grip both sides of baled up products, whilst the attachments rear frame keeps the load in place during transit and lifting. What is a forklift bale clamp attachment?įorklift bale clamp attachments are fitted to a forklift mast in place of standard tynes and carriage. This week’s blog looks at another beneficial forklift attachment bale clamps and how they benefits industries in moving bales of product. Last week’s blog looked at forklift rotator attachments and the benefits they bring to the Agriculture, food, beverage and waste industries.
