Drum Tongs
- For lifting drums with an overhead crane or the fork tine hook
- Designed for ease of use and maximum safety, these tongs are essential equipment for industrial and commercial applications where drum handling is required.
- To operate, set locking lever in locked open position
- Hooks automatically engage when lifted and disengage when the drum is put down
- Suitable for steel drums
- Powder coated steel
- Capacity: 500kg
- Jaw Opening Distance: 910mm
- Unit Weight: 8kg
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Please Note - We are not able to deliver goods to a PO Box address.
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Extra charges may apply if you need your order delivered to a home or private address. Please contact us to obtain a freight estimate if this is required.
Hand or Tailgate Deliveries
Any shipment that weighs over 25kg will need to be unloaded by a forklift or fork stacker. If there is no forklift available extra charges may apply for hand or tailgate unloads. Please contact us to obtain a freight estimate if this is required.
Deliveries During Non-Business Hours
Extra charges will apply for deliveries on a weekend, public holiday or outside usual business hours. Please contact us to obtain a freight estimate if this is required.
Redelivery Fee
Most carriers will charge a redelivery fee if there was no one on site when they first attempted to deliver the goods. Any charges of this nature will be passed onto the customer.
Delivery of Goods to an Unattended Address
If you have instructed us to leave your order at an unattended address, we or the carrier will not be held responsible if the goods go missing.
International Orders
We can ship our products to most areas around the globe. Please contact us for a freight quote or we can ship on your nominated carrier.
Estimated Delivery Dates
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Goods Lost in Transit
Please be aware that we cannot offer a replacement for goods lost in transit until the courier company has actually specified that the goods have been lost. This can take up to 1 month.
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Our Drum Tongs provide a reliable and efficient solution for lifting steel drums using either an overhead crane or fork tine hook. Designed for ease of use and maximum safety, these tongs are essential equipment for industrial and commercial applications where drum handling is required.
To operate the Drum Tongs, simply set the locking lever in the locked open position. This allows the tongs to be easily positioned around the drum for lifting. The tongs feature automatic hooks that engage securely when lifted and disengage when the drum is placed down, ensuring smooth and hassle-free operation.
With a capacity of 500kg, our Drum Tongs are capable of safely lifting heavy steel drums with ease. The jaw opening distance of 910mm provides ample clearance to accommodate drums of various sizes, allowing for versatile and flexible use in different lifting scenarios.
Constructed from high-quality materials, our Drum Tongs are built to withstand the demands of rigorous industrial environments. They are durable, reliable, and designed to provide long-lasting performance, ensuring optimal productivity and safety in drum lifting operations.
Despite their robust construction, our Drum Tongs are lightweight and easy to handle, making them ideal for use in a wide range of lifting applications. With a unit weight of 8kg, they are portable and convenient to transport, allowing for quick and efficient drum handling on the job site.
Choose our Drum Tongs for safe, efficient, and reliable drum lifting. Whether you're using an overhead crane or fork tine hook, these tongs provide the strength, durability, and ease of use you need to streamline your drum handling operations. View all of our Drum Trolleys & Lifters here to find the best solution for your application.


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