Fixed Fork Spreaders Guide R0

SPECIAL APPLICATION PRODUCTS

Fixed Fork Spreaders

_______________________________________________________Cascade Canada Ltd. Nov. 2011

5570 Timberlea Blvd., Mississauga, OntarioTel. 905-629-7777 Toll Free 1-800-380-2272 Fax. 905-629-7785

Fixed Fork Spreader frames are designed to stabilize extra wide loads when being transported on alift truck. These attachments are generally used to assist when handling product such as rooftrusses, long beams, or wide loads that sag at the ends. Units can be designed with loadstabilizers, sideshifting, additional forks, adjustable forks, and special features to suit a variety ofapplications. All units are to be used in conjunction with the forks on the existing lift truck. The lifttruck forks must carry the majority of the load. As a general rule, the maximum frame width mustnot exceed 3 times the truck carriage width. As with all special application designed units, detailedload information is required to determine the features for each attachment.

1. Product to be handled including dimensions and weights.2. Description of application, stacking, unloading, etc? Indoor or outdoor environment?3. Mounting type? ITA hook, Pin carriage or Slip On Fork Mount.4. Existing truck carriage width and fork size.5. Frame width required (Maximum frame width is three times the truck carriage width).





1. ITA Hook Mounted

Will fit onto existing ITA Class II, III, or IV truck carriage.

Designed for trucks 5,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs Capacity

Can be mounted onto sideshifter.

Load backrests may create interference issues.

Supplied with Quick Disconnect lower hooks for quick and easy change over.

Various carriage widths and fork sizes available to fit specific application.

Unit supplied will typically only fit one carriage width (due to mounting hook spacing).





2. Slip Over Carriage

Will fit onto existing Pin Type truck carriage.

Designed for trucks 15,500 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. capacity.

Can be mounted onto sideshifting or fork positioning carriage.

Truck carriage will need to be modified with weld on brackets for securing the Fixed ForkSpreader frame.






3. Slip On Fork Mounted

Fork pockets fit into existing forks.

Designed for trucks 5,500 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. capacity.

Can be mounted onto sideshifting or fork positioning carriage.

Truck carriage will need to be modified with weld on brackets or chains can used to secureFixed Fork Spreader frame to carriage or forks.


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