Four Benefits of drum handling slings:
1) Better load control via positive drum engagement
2) Less damage to drums and/or contents
3) Ability to keep drums to a minimum height during transport
4) The ease of efficient drum handling.
Four Risks when handling drums:
1) Non-positive drum engagement:
Placing drums on top of forklift tongs or “grappling” drums under the rim does
not provide for positive engagement and/or control of the drum.
2) Handling partially filled drums:
Fluid can “slosh” back and forth resulting in dynamic loading and loss of load
control.
3) Handling damaged drums:
Damaged drums do not allow a firm grip between the drum sling tightening band
and the drum surface.
4) Transportation of drums:
Uneven surfaces may cause drums transported by equipment to become unstable
during transport.
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