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Drop Bottom Bucket (Bageeze) ''Just In Time'' - 27/03/2010

For many years SMC have produced a drop bottom bucket sometimes refered to in the industry as a Bageeze. However sales have recently gathered pace as our customers realise the full potential of being able to bag there own aggregate.

Many sites traditionally accepted delivery of pre-bagged product which came at a premium. Now however customers owning a drop bottom bucket can take delivery of bulk aggregate and bag it themselves without the need of a hopper.

Often the speed at which the unit can bag results in bagging needing only to be carried as an when required, 'Just In Time'.

For more information see the product guide in the following location ;

Product Catalogue>Brick & Block Clamps + Bucket Scoops>Bucket Scoops/Skips>Drop Bottom

Do you need to empty an IBC ? - 20/03/2010

If so we have the solution

SMC have supplied a second rotating jaw arm unit with special IBC handling cradles after succesful supply one year earlier.

Our customers highly succesful recycling business has grown to the point were a second unit was required for this specific requirement. The second unit was fitted to a bigger truck and included an upgrade to a larger chassis as well as special solid construction arms, and high load jaw arm.

The design of the cradle enables standard drums to be handled as well as the IBC's without piercing the polythen inner container. The larger unit also features a pallet retainer which due increased torque can rotate the IBC from the underside.

For more information see our product catalogue ;

Product Catalogue>Clamp Units includes Beer Clamps>Side Clamp>Drum Clamp>180° Forward Rotating Drum Clamps

Petal Grab Attachment - 02/11/2009

SMC have designed and manufactured a special petal grab suitable for handling large castings. Our customer, Newtonne Lifting of Newton-Le-Willows are lifting equipment suppliers which includes cranes, jibs, hoists and gantry's. Their customers requirements were for an attachment to handle a wide range of castings as well as an overhead gantry for lifting the casting boxes. Newtonne supplied the overhead crane complete with umbilical cord for our attachment as well as a remote control pendent capable of controlling the crane and grab.

For more information see ;

Product Catalogue > Special Applications , Truck Masts > Specialised Products > Miscellaneous > Petal Grab Attachments > Crane Mounted Versions

New Compact Drum Tippler - 15/10/2009

SMC have for many years produced a range of drum handling attachments designed with built in reach to enable drums to be lifted from all corners of a pallet. However in this application the prefrence was for a more compact design. Our solution yielded a compact design which can now be specified in a one drum ,two drum ,or three drum design as standard.

For more information on our drum tipplers they can be found in our product guide under ; >Special Applications,Truck Masts>Specialised Products>Drum Handling>Drum Tippler

Fork Clamp Promotion - 05/08/2009

SMC are running a promotion through August and September on our standard fork clamp range. This includes units of 1700 Kg to 2200 Kg with options on class 2 and 3. This promotion represents significant savings on the list price.

Prices start at £2595.00 nett ex-works with 12 Months Parts and Labour Warranty.