UniCarriers 1F2 - ANSI;ITSDF Standards for Lift Truck Clamp Attachments

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ANSI/ITSDF STANDARDS FOR LIFT TRUCK CLAMP
ATTACHMENTS
The ANSI/ITSDF Standards regarding lift trucks mounted clamp
attachments took effect for lift trucks shipped on or after October 7,
2010. This current standard affects lift trucks equipped with a load
bearing clamp (paper roll clamp, carton clamp, etc.) and requires the
operator to perform two distinct motions before opening (releasing) the
clamp. For example, the operator must press a button and then move
a lever to release the load. ANSI B56.1 Section 7.25 “Load-Handling
Controls” can be reviewed by visiting the ITSDF website at www.itsdf.
org.
Clamp Release - System Operation:
The clamp will close or clamp the load by operating the auxiliary
hydraulic lever without pushing the switch.
The operator must press the clamp switch, prior to operating the
auxiliary hydraulic lever, to open the clamp (even while not clamping the
load).