Move More. Handle Safer. Work Smarter.
Plymouth Industries designs and manufactures custom lift truck and forklift attachments and lifting devices that expand what your equipment can handle, safely, efficiently, and reliably. From specialty lifting to non-standard loads, our attachments are engineered to solve real material-handling challenges without slowing production.
The challenge: Standard forks aren’t designed for every load. Irregular shapes, heavy assemblies, awkward centers of gravity, and safety constraints lead to inefficiencies, damaged product, and risk.
The solution: Purpose-built forklift attachments engineered to your application, improving load control, operator safety, and throughput while extending the value of your existing fleet.
Key Features & Benefits
- Application-Specific Design – Built to match your load, workflow, and environment
- Improved Safety & Load Control – Reduce shifting, tipping, and manual handling
- Higher Throughput – Move more material per lift with fewer handling steps
- Heavy-Duty Construction – Designed for industrial use, not light-duty catalogs
- Compatibility Assured – Engineered to integrate with your lift truck and capacity ratings
- Long Service Life – Durable materials and weldments that stand up to daily use
Applications & Use Cases
- Manufacturing & assembly operations
- Warehousing and distribution centers
- Metal fabrication and heavy industry
- Automotive, agricultural, and OEM facilities
- Paper, plastics, and packaged goods handling
- Handling pallets, coils, bins, frames, fixtures, and custom loads
If your team currently improvises with chains, straps, or manual handling, this is where a dedicated lift truck attachment delivers immediate ROI.
Forklift Attachment Types & Application Comparison
Plymouth Industries engineers custom forklift and lift truck attachments to handle loads that standard forks can’t manage safely or efficiently. Common attachment types include:
| Forklift Attachment Type | Best For | Primary Benefits | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift Lifting Beams & Spreaders | Long, wide, or unbalanced loads | Even load distribution, reduced product stress, safer lifts | Frames, fabricated assemblies, large components |
| Forklift Hooks & Hook Attachments | Rigged loads using slings or chains | Faster lifting, improved safety vs. improvised forks | Machinery, tooling, maintenance lifts |
| Coil Handling Attachments | Heavy cylindrical materials | Secure handling, reduced damage, controlled rotation | Paper, steel, aluminum, plastic coils |
| Drum & Barrel Handling Attachments | Cylindrical containers | Improved operator safety, reduced manual handling | Chemical drums, food-grade barrels, waste handling |
| Clamp Attachments | Loads that can’t be forked | Damage reduction, higher throughput, better load control | Cartons, bins, packaged goods |
| Boom Attachments | Suspended or hard-to-reach loads | Extended reach, precise placement | Assembly cells, maintenance, staging areas |
| Cradle & Frame Attachments | Irregular or finished products | Product protection, repeatable positioning | Weldments, finished assemblies, custom parts |
| Fork Extensions & Specialty Forks | Oversized or deep loads | Improved stability, safer handling | Long pallets, deep racks, wide loads |
| Custom Load-Specific Attachments | Unique handling challenges | Optimized workflow, maximum efficiency, safer operations | One-of-a-kind parts or processes |
If your application doesn’t fit a standard attachment category, we design from scratch, based on how your operation actually handles material, not a predefined SKU.
Design, Materials & Build Quality
Every forklift attachment lifting device is engineered and fabricated in-house using industrial-grade steel and proven fabrication methods. Designs are validated for load paths, structural integrity, and forklift interface requirements to ensure dependable performance under real operating conditions.
Customization Options
No two applications are the same. We routinely customize:
- Overall size and geometry
- Load interface (hooks, cradles, clamps, forks, frames)
- Weight capacity and balance requirements
- Fork pockets, mounting methods, and clearances
- Finish options for durability or corrosion resistance
Bring us your load details, drawings, or photos, and we’ll engineer the lift truck attachment around how you actually work.
Engineering Validation, Load Testing & Certification
Forklift attachments don’t just need to fit; they need to perform safely under real operating conditions. That’s why our designs are supported by engineering analysis, physical validation, and professional certification when required.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) – Evaluates stress, deflection, and load paths before fabrication begins
- Physical Load Testing – Physically load-tested to verify performance beyond theoretical calculations
- Load Rating & Professional Engineer Certification – Load-rated and certified by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Why Choose Plymouth Industries
- Proven Industrial Expertise – Decades of material-handling and fabrication experience
- Custom Engineering, Not Off-the-Shelf – Designed for your operation, not a generic catalog
- In-House Fabrication – Faster iterations, tighter quality control, and reliable delivery
- Built for Production Environments – Attachments that work shift after shift
- Trusted Partner – We focus on solving handling problems, not just selling hardware
Let’s Engineer the Right Attachment
If standard forklift attachments don’t quite fit your operation, let’s design one that does. Request a quote, discuss your application, or start a custom design today. Our team is ready to help you move material safer, faster, and with confidence.
