Since 1959, St Clare Engineering has designed and manufactured high-performance drum handling equipment for customers around the world. We are the sole global manufacturer of the Grab-O-Matic range of forklift truck attachments, including our unique Quick Release System, designed to make drum handling faster, safer and more efficient.

Family-run for over 60 years, we’re proud to combine traditional British engineering with ongoing innovation, delivering expert drum and barrel handling solutions.

Precision-built drum handling equipment since 1959

Grab-O-Matic drum handling equipment is manufactured entirely in the UK – hand-built and tested in our Hampshire facility by skilled engineers, using high-grade materials and rigorous quality control processes.

Safety and Quality

High quality engineering and the careful choice of materials and treatments means Grab-O-Matic units are virtually maintenance free, just requiring occasional oiling. With our full after sales and backup service, any repairs are carried out quickly and efficiently, with loan units available to minimise operational downtime.

Key features of St Clare Engineering drum handling forklift attachments:

Grab-O-Matic attachments: standard and custom drum handling solutions

Our fork truck attachments help you to lift, move and tilt steel, plastic or fibre-board drums and barrels of varying shapes, sizes and weights. Our product range has expanded to include Drum Cages, ATEX Drum Handlers, Whiskey Barrel Handlers, Pedestrian Drum Handlers and Reel Handing Attachments.

We offer a wide range of standard drum handling attachments including:

  • Rim grip, base grip and waist grip drum handlers
  • Forklift truck attachments for drums, barrels and containers
  • Fibre drum and Mauser drum handling
  • Specialist barrel handling for whisky, wine and more.

If you have a non-standard requirement, we can design and manufacture custom drum handling equipment to suit your environment. We can cater for your unique requirements,  including your specific drums and contents, and your forklift truck and operating space.

Hire drum handling equipment

If you need drum handling forklift attachments or other drum handling equipment just a few times a year, or for a specific task, then you may prefer our drum handling equipment rentals.

St Clare Engineering offers flexible rental options, providing equipment for both short-term and long-term hire. Minimise disruption to your operations by choosing our rent or hire service:

  • Drum handling equipment available at short notice
  • Fast, reliable delivery service throughout the UK
  • Efficient collection of the equipment when no longer needed.

Forklift truck drum handing for every sector

Grab-O-Matic drum handling equipment is well-suited to a wide range of industries handling steel, plastic and fibre drums of all shapes and sizes. Our customers are in sectors from chemical drums and food production to Oil & Gas, logistics and waste management. Whatever your drum handling needs, we can help.

Drum handling equipment for global customers

Over 35% of our production is exported globally. Our customers include manufacturers, distributors and logistics hubs across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and beyond.

Whether you need a single unit or a fleet-wide solution, we’re here to support you before, during and after purchase, including expert technical advice, maintenance, parts and servicing.

Why choose St Clare Engineering?

  • Proven track record since 1959
  • Sole manufacturer of the Grab-O-Matic range
  • Trusted by customers across the world
  • Bespoke and standard solutions
  • Reliable UK-based engineering
  • Fast turnaround and responsive after-sales support.

Get in touch: solve your drum handling challenge

Whether you’re managing a high-throughput warehouse or handling hazardous materials, we’ll help you find the right equipment for the job.

Call our team on +44 (0) 2380 643402
Email us at sales@stclare-engineering.co.uk

Or explore our website and News pages to explore the full Grab-O-Matic range

 

 

 

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