FORK LIFT TRUCK ATTACHMENTS (DRUM HANDLERS),

Abstract

An analysis of fork truck attachments was made and related to applicability for Navy use. Three mechanically operated, single drum handling fork lift truck attachments were tested and evaluated. Each attachment performed satisfactorily in accordance with the manufacturer's claims. All three attachments have specialized usage in the Navy Storage and Materials Handling System. One of the attachments, however, the Universal Drum Arms U-9, appears to have greater application for generalized receiving and storage functions, where the palletization of drums is being made and handled into storage. The results of the evaluation warrant consideration for testing the attachments under actual service use application. This report indicates the application areas wherein the attachment may be advantageously employed and tested. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1959
Accession Number
AD0648265

Entities

People

  • Michael Toscano
  • William Hilinsky
  • William J. Higgins

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attachment
  • Materials
  • Materials Handling

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Systems Analysis and Design