SPECIAL LOAD LIFTING
Pallet Lifter
Mechanical Fork Lifting for Loaded Pallets
Two supporting forks, a manually adjustable lifting eye and project-specific dimensions for balanced crane handling.
- Up to 5 t
- Product-family upper capacity
- Project-specific
- Fork span and pallet geometry
Product introduction
The HENDL Pallet Lifter is a mechanically operated, under-support lifting attachment for handling loaded timber, plastic and steel pallets by crane. Two load-bearing forks enter beneath the pallet; fixed and manually adjustable configurations are engineered separately to suit the pallet geometry and crane suspension. The standard configuration has no motor, hydraulic power unit, automatic load-grip latch or surrounding cage.
Standard Capacity And Dimensions
Up to 5 t is the confirmed upper capacity of the HENDL product family, not an identified WLL for the unit shown in the existing photograph. Fork lengths, clearances, frame dimensions and self-weight are designed to order. Fixed and manually adjustable models are different configurations, and one design is not automatically suitable for every pallet size. The basic product is a fully mechanical, two-fork lifter without an automatic load lock. Telescopic or motorized forks, a surrounding cage, and automatic load balancing belong to separate engineered concepts, not to the pictured standard model. No universal no-slip or no-tip guarantee is implied.
Working Principle
The operator positions both forks in the suitable pallet openings and verifies adequate fork engagement before lifting. Fork spacing and, on applicable models, the frame height are adjusted manually without a suspended load and the adjustment connections are mechanically secured. A movable upper lifting eye is positioned manually in relation to the combined centre of gravity so the pallet can be raised in balance. The weight is supported from below by the two forks; the basic unit has no automatic grip-and-release locking cycle. Where needed, the load itself is restrained using separately engineered securing arrangements and appropriate operating limits.
Selection
Engineering selection starts with the pallet material and structural integrity, total loaded mass, width, length, fork-entry openings and loaded height. Fork length, spacing, bending and the load centre must be assessed together with the adjustable lifting-eye position and the crane hook arrangement. An off-centre load cannot be made safe merely by moving the suspension point: load positioning, stability and any required restraint must also be considered. Site layout, available headroom and lifting frequency shape the final design.
Mechanical fork arrangements and project-specific engineering
Depending on the project, the lifter can use fixed or manually adjustable fork spacing, manually adjustable frame height, custom fork length, an adjustable upper lifting eye, single- or dual-hook suspension and pallet-specific load support. Low-headroom frames, replaceable forks and pin/bushing assemblies, parking supports and additional load-restraint points can be engineered where appropriate. Telescopic actuation, a surrounding cage, automatic balancing and powered operation are separate project concepts; they are not standard equipment on this mechanical two-fork lifter.
Technical Figures For A Quote
For a technical quotation, provide pallet material, empty and loaded dimensions, total load mass, centre-of-gravity position, fork-entry direction and underside openings. Include the required fork length, spacing and lifting height, how goods are secured to the pallet, and the expected operating cycle. State whether the crane uses one or two hooks, the available hook headroom, and the layout of the handling area.
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Questions
How does a mechanical Pallet Lifter support a loaded pallet?
Two supporting forks enter the pallet openings and carry the load from below. Correct fork engagement, pallet structural integrity and the position of the combined centre of gravity must be checked before lifting. The standard version does not rely on an automatic gripping or releasing latch.
Can the fork spacing be adapted to different pallet sizes?
Yes. Fixed and manually adjustable configurations can be designed for different timber, plastic and steel pallets. Fork span, length and frame height are selected for each load and lifting arrangement. The 5 t product-family limit does not mean every fork geometry is rated for 5 t.
How is load stability addressed during lifting?
The load must be centred and raised in balance, taking its actual centre of gravity into account. Supporting the pallet from underneath does not eliminate the need to evaluate pallet integrity, goods movement, tipping and travel conditions. Where required, a separate suitable load-restraint arrangement is specified.
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