Wood Clamp

The forklift Wood Clamps is a specialized attachment designed to handle logs (such as round timber or wood segments) with efficiency and safety. It secures logs through mechanical clamping, replacing traditional manual tying or sling lifting, and enables smooth loading, unloading, and stacking. Commonly used in forestry harvesting sites, timber processing plants, logistics warehouses, and construction sites, it significantly improves operational safety and productivity.

Structural Components

Key parts include: 

• Clamping Arms (Jaws): Directly contact the logs, typically made of high-strength alloy steel in arc-shaped (or adjustable parallel plate) designs. The surface is covered with anti-slip layers (e.g., rubber pads) to prevent log surface scratches and enhance friction. The arms pivot to open/close, adapting to various log diameters (common range: 150mm–500mm; heavy-duty models may support larger sizes).

• Hydraulic System (Main Drive): Comprises a hydraulic cylinder, control valve, and pipelines. It uses the forklift’s hydraulic system to power the arms’ opening/closing. Some light-duty models use electric or pneumatic drives.

• Adjustment Mechanism: Most models automatically adapt to different log diameters via hydraulic cylinders or linkage mechanisms that synchronize the arms’ movement. Manual fine-tuning is also available on some units.

• Connection Frame: Mounts the clamp onto the forklift’s fork carriage, syncing with the forklift’s lifting/tilting functions and transmitting hydraulic power.

• Guiding & Positioning Structures: Some models include guide slots or limiters to center the log during clamping, preventing misalignment.

Working Principle

Operation steps:

1. Setup: The forklift lifts the log (e.g., inserting forks under the log’s base or middle section).

2. Clamping: The operator activates the hydraulic system via the control handle. Hydraulic oil drives the arms inward to grip the log evenly from both sides. The anti-slip layer secures the log, while the arms auto-adjust (or are preset) to fit the log’s diameter, ensuring stability.

3. Handling: Once clamped, the forklift can lift and move the log to its destination (e.g., timber yard, processing area, or transport vehicle). The tilt function helps align the log if needed.

4. Release: At the target location, the arms open to safely place the log.

Core Features

• Wide Diameter Adaptability: Grips logs of various diameters (e.g., common pine or fir logs between 150–400mm; heavy-duty models handle larger logs up to 500–800mm).

• Anti-Slip Protection: Rubber/polyurethane layers prevent log surface damage and reduce slippage during transport (especially for smooth or wet logs).

• Stable Handling: Symmetrical clamping balances the log’s weight, allowing stacked transport (typical load capacity: 2–8 tons).

• Efficiency: Single-clamp operation replaces manual tying, boosting productivity for bulk handling.

• Safety: Hydraulic pressure protection avoids log damage; some models include mechanical limiters to prevent over-tightening and bark/wood injury.

Typical Application Scenarios

• Forestry Harvesting Sites: Transporting logs from felling areas to trucks or log collection points, suitable for rugged outdoor conditions.

• Timber Processing Plants: Moving logs between storage and processing stations (e.g., feeding sawmills), reducing manual labor.

• Logistics Warehousing: Stacking and loading/unloading logs in warehouses (e.g., sorting by diameter or length).

• Construction Sites: Handling support logs (e.g., scaffold timbers) for quick transfer to job sites.

The Wood Clamps enhances safety, efficiency, and log protection during handling, making it an essential tool for forestry and timber-related industries.