Product brochure

Hiab Pallet forks

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A heavy load on your shoulders?

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A heavy load on your shoulders?

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Lighten your workload with a pallet forkAchieving more with the right toolFor you and your customer’s benefit we offer a wide range of first-rate loader-crane accessories. Our loader cranes are renowned for their quality, endurance and reliability – we wouldn’t settle for anything less. Hiab also takes pride in being able to provide accessories that hold the same high standards. We offer a range of reliable tools to support your business. One of these product groups, our pallet forks, is highly appreciated in the loader crane market. Suitable pallet forks are available to fit all of our knuckleboom crane ranges. As proud owner of a Hiab loader crane you’ll be able to provide your customers with supreme service because your crane, equipped with first-rate tools, can be customized to their individual needs. Take a look at our selection of pallet forks and find the perfect matches to your various load-handling assignments.

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What kind of pallet fork suits you?

Entirely manual adjustmentsOur pallet fork KM 414 is a budget alternative when you need to keep things simple and straightforward. You can lift loads weighing up to 2000 kg depending on the fork dimensions you choose. You can shift the centre of gravity manually just by changing the position of the attach-ment. The height and width of this pallet fork model are manually adjustable, stepwise, by means of pin-locks. Attachments for hook as well as flange and shaft rotator are available.A straightforward and affordable solution.

Main pallet fork featuresHandling loads with a pallet fork has a number of advantages. Above all a pallet fork is less expensive than the main alternative – a brick grab. Also, since the load is palletized and lifted from underneath, it is possible to lift many different types of loads, both soft and flexible loads as well as solid ones. In addition, some pallet fork models can just be hooked on, without a rotator or hydraulic

connection. The various types of pallet forks available differ essentially from each other in three ways: the weight of loads they can handle, how the centre of gravity is controlled and the way prong spread is adjusted. What affects your choice of pallet fork is the loads you need to handle and how flexible you want to be. We recommend that you give purchasing a pallet fork careful considera-tion before coming to a final decision.

Self-shifting centre of gravity – manual adjustmentsThe pallet fork KM 415 is an affordable option offering more functionality. It features automatic compensation and adjustment of the centre of gravity depending on load, the compression springs returning the slide to its initial position when unloaded. The height and width of this pallet fork are adjusted manually, and set stepwise by means of pin-locks. Depending on fork dimensions it lifts loads ranging up to 2000 kg. Attachments for hook as well as flange and shaft rotator are available.A practical and cost effective solution.

KM 415 KM 415

Hiab Pallet forks

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What kind of pallet fork suits you?

Self-shifting centre of gravity – prongs with spindle adjustmentsThe KM 401 pallet fork has shelf-shifting centre of gravity by a compression spring like the KM 415. The KM 401H is more sophisticated with hydraulically operated gravity compensation. Combined with a rotator this ensures very accurate positioning and optimal manoeuvrability. As no part of these pallet forks is wider than the prongs, they are perfectly suitable for cramped spaces. Loads close to the truck’s side boards or right alongside other loads are handled with ease. The height of these pallet forks is adjusted manually, stepwise and set by means of a pin-lock. Width is adjusted with a smooth-running spindle. Attachments for hook as well as flange and shaft rotator are available for the KM 401. Attachments for flange and shaft rotator are available for the KM 401H.A reliable and sophisticated solution.

Universal forkThe KM 461 has been designed for handling sheets of drywall or other types of sheet building materials. It is available with adjustable prong spread up to 1830 mm depending on model. To make load handling safer the boards are lifted, turned vertical and then clamped between the prongs and frame, preventing them from sliding. The fork is also fitted with a load handling valve to prevent it from unintentionally opening if a pressure drop occurs. Attachments for flange and shaft rotator are available.A high quality, value-adding solution.

KM 401, KM 401H KM 461

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Hook attachments

Flange attachments

Shaft attachments

Rotator with shaft

Hiab ToolXChanger™optional

Upper linkHook

Rotator with fl ange

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Endless possibilitiesA wide range of attachments is available to make sure that there is always an easy way to attach your accessory to the crane, regardless which accessory or rotator you might choose.

Ensuring predictable rotationA gear-type 4.5 tonne fl ange rotator provides you with direct and predictable control of most loads. The fl ange can be mounted on the upper part of a Hiab ToolXChanger™ thus adding second-to-none fl exibility when changing.

Hose kitThe hose kit needed to supply hydraulic accessories with oil is included in our convenient Hiab accessory packages. The hose kit supplying the rotator with hydraulic oil depends on the crane you operate. Hiab will assist you in getting the right kit.

The right connectionA pallet fork can be attached to your crane by hanging it in the crane hook or rotator hook – or attaching it directly to the rotator. The hook option requires that the pallet fork is equipped with a suitable attachment for a hook. With the rotator option you fi rst need an upper link attached to the tip of the crane boom. This link creates a distance between rotator and crane tip, enabling free movement for the rotator and tool. The second device – the rotator providing rotational movement – is attached to the upper link. Most common is the fl ange rotator. An alternative could be a rotator with shaft. Both require suitable attach-ments to connect it to the pallet fork.

The hydraulically operated pallet forks also require a hose kit to supply hydraulic oil from the rotator to the pallet fork. There are many diff erent kinds of couplings and hoses available depending on pallet fork model. In a Hiab pallet fork package all selected parts from the hook or upper link down to the pallet fork are included and fi t perfectly. Which hoses and couplings you will need to supply the rotator with hydraulic oil depend on the crane you operate. Hiab will assist you in getting the right kit.

Giving it rotationThe rotator is an important, often overlooked, workhorse in load-handling solutions. A reliable, precise and sturdy rotator is a must when handling loads, especially heavy or bulky ones – with great precision. A wide range of rotators is available, to ensure there is always one appropriate for your needs. Turning motion comes via a gear-type or vane-type rotator. The gear-type enables a somewhat higher degree of precision in its movements. As well as diff erent drive types you can choose between a shaft- or fl ange attachment, the latter giving the most fi rm and direct connection to an accessory.

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Safety chainA safety chain is mandatory when working with goods on a pallet fork (EN 13155).

The next job is just seconds awayIf you need maximum fl exibility to change attachments easily – going from a bucket to a forklift, then to a brick grab and back to a bucket again – all in the same day – you really need a Hiab ToolXChanger™. No need to dis-connect and reconnect any greasy oil hoses. No need to fi nd that missing spanner. In less than a minute the attachment is changed – in just one easy hand-grip operation.

Details that matterPallet forks diff er from each other in more ways than the weight they can carry. Technical solutions range from being straightforward and manual to sophisticated and hydraulic. For instance, attachment to a crane can either be with, or without, a rotator. Control of centre of gravity and prong spread is also solved in various ways. Give careful consideration to customer requirements – present and future – before opting for the solution that suits your needs.

AccessoriesVarious types of accessories can make your business even more effi cient. Some accessories make your work faster, some make it safer and some make you more versatile. When planning to purchase an accessory to suit your needs, take a look at Hiab’s wide selection.

Centre of gravityThe centre of gravity is regulated manually, automatic-ally or hydraulically.Manual adjustment by the operator is accomplished merely by moving the attachment until balance occurs. Automatic adjustment is achieved by a compression spring compensat-ing for the change in the centre of gravity.Hydraulic adjustment of the centre of gravity is achieved by a hydraulic cylinder, and is very accurately controlled by the operator.

AttachmentVarious pallet forks are available, from entirely manual “hook-on” pallet forks to hydraulically con-trolled pallet forks with rotator.

Prong spreadEasy prong adjustments guaran-tee optimal load distribution for a variety of pallet sizes. Spread is adjusted manually. The pin-lock solution provides stepwise adjustment of spread. The spindle solution adjusts spread continuously and smoothly making it extremely fl exible.

Adjustable heightAll models – apart from KM 461 – are adjust-able in height. Adjustment is made stepwise by means of pin-locks.

Quick attachment

Tool attachment

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Care for every detailAccessories complete your solutionIn order to provide you with a complete Hiab loader crane solution, stronger and more reliable than anything else on the market, we supply only the highest quality accessories for your loader crane. We feel it’s just as important to find the best solution when it comes to your optimum set of accessories, as it is having the optimum Hiab loader crane. At the end of the day – it all comes down to assisting in maintaining your business safe, productive and profitable.

Design innovation – driven by youHiab is part of Cargotec, renowned throughout the world for inno-vation and engineering excellence. The quality and reliability of our cranes are without equal in the truck loader market. But there is another crucial factor in our global success. We have a philosophy of listening, and responding, to the needs of those who matter most – the people who own and operate our cranes. The design and development of every crane we manufacture are customer-driven. This will become really clear when using your Hiab loader crane.

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