The ERC Bin Rotator (Non Clamp) is a machine designed to rotate standard wooden and jumbo plastic bins (mpact) while attached to a forklift. It is a cheaper alternative to the ERC Bin Rotator (Dynamic Clamp) model and utilizes a fixed clamp system that is stationary. The machine is designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be attached or removed from most 2.5 ton forklifts without hassle. It is connected to the forklift using the supply and return pipes of the side shift cylinder. This means that the side shift will be unavailable for the duration that this machine is connected to the forklift. The machine can handle and maneuver a maximum payload of one metric ton when mounted on a 2.5 ton forklift. This machine is more suited for wide open spaces as well as rugged / rough conditions.
Advantages compared to ERC Bin Rotator (Dynamic Clamp Model)
- Lower cost
- Less moving parts
- Lower maintenance
- More suitable for rugged conditions
Disadvantages compared to ERC Bin Rotator (Dynamic Clamp Model)
- Can maneuver only one bin at a time
- Cannot be used for stacking bins (due to clamp arms)
- Cannot offload bins from trailers (due to clamp arms)
- Cannot load bins onto trailers without leaving space between bins for clamp arms
- Limited use in constricted spaces
- Side shift will be unavailable on forklift
Features and specifications
- One metric ton load handling capacity mounted on a 2.5 ton forklift.
- 500kg bin rotating capacity.
- Low machine weight. 225kg excluding forks – 315kg including forks
- 170° counter clockwise rotation of bins (as seen from a forklift driver’s perspective).
- Connects to the forklift with only two hydraulic pipes.
- Good driving visibility.
- Quick clamp cam system as well as hydraulic quick couplers ensures easy and quick installation or removal of the bin rotator.
- Clamps and rotates standard wooden bins as well as plastic jumbo bins (Mpact) without any adjustment.
- Machine rotates on sealed bearings to minimize wear and ease maintenance.
- Fixed clamp with 170° rotation requires much less mechanical components as well as maintenance.
- All mechanical and hydraulic components are designed and manufactured by ERC Engineering to ensure sustained support of the product.