Durwen Bale Clamps

A key advantage of the PBK design is the visibility through the attachment frame. Clear sight lines help operators position the clamp accurately around the bale, supporting safer loading, unloading and stacking in busy working areas. The compact construction also helps reduce the lost load centre, supporting better residual lifting capacity and improved overall truck performance.

Integral sideshift is fitted as standard, allowing the operator to make small lateral adjustments without repositioning the forklift. This improves accuracy when stacking bales, loading vehicles or placing materials into storage areas.

For those needing to work with containers, the PBK-CR features a cleared frame top. The valve equipment is instead carefully shielded under a cover in the chassis, while Cylinder protection comes fitted as standard to help safeguard key hydraulic components.

Our two offerings from the PZK range are specially built to handle pulp bales. These premium attachments include low-marking coated arms that protect sensitive pulp bales from surface damage and abrasion. 

For operations requiring load rotation, the DPBK Revolving Bale Clamp provides 360-degree rotation. This makes handling more flexible by allowing operators to turn clamped bales as required, which can be useful when feeding production lines, repositioning materials or discharging bales into specific process areas.

Durwen Bale Clamps are also built with durability and serviceability in mind. Protection strips, welded wear strips beneath the arms and pressure relief valve protection on the clamp function help support long service life in abrasive or high-intensity environments. Durwen ServicePlus modular design further supports easier maintenance and component replacement, helping reduce downtime during operation.

Key Features

• Suitable for waste paper, cloth, pulp and recycling bales
• Profile-guided arms maintain parallel clamp movement, keeping densely packed bales secure during transport
• Durwen ServicePlus modular construction uses bolted components to simplify repairs and reduce downtime
• Stable profile-guided arms maintain accurate clamp movement, helping keep heavy bales secure 
• Integral sideshift enables accurate bale placement when loading trailers, balers and storage areas
• Smooth arm surfaces allow bales to be stacked closely together without tearing wrapping materials
• PBK-CR model features a clear-frame design, making the attachment ideal for waste specifications
• High residual lifting capacity enables larger loads to be handled without compromising truck performance
• PZK models are engineered with the structural strength required for high-density pulp bales
• Reduced lost load centre helps improve stability of the forklift truck during handling
• Protective strips help shield key components from impacts and everyday wear.
• Welded wear strips beneath the arms provide long-term protection in high-abrasion applications
• DPBK rotating models offer continuous 360-degree rotation, allowing bales to be repositioned or tipped with precision
• Slim construction ensures excellent visibility through the clamp
• Pressure relief valve on clamp functions as standard
• Patented oilway design helps reduce lost load centre
• Suitable for production feeding and bale repositioning