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Home > Products > All Collections > Manual Lifting Equipment > Crane Fork > Manual Balance Crane Fork CFA type

Manual Balance Crane Fork CFA type

Name: Manual Balance Crane Fork CFA type
Brand: H-Lift Industries Co Ltd
SKU: 815001
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

No.815001

H-Lift Manual Balance Crane Fork is a pallet attachment for cranes where operators manually adjust the lifting ring to balance uneven loads horizontally.

Manual Balance Adjustment: Sliding ring/shackle repositions to keep forks level regardless of load distribution.
Steel Frame Design: Robust construction with adjustable height for versatile pallet handling.
Overhead Suspension: Single point attachment to crane hook for simple integration.
Cost-Effective: Manual operation eliminates need for complex self-balancing mechanisms.

Technical Data
How to Select a Crane Fork?

Manual Balance Crane Fork (CFA Type)

Heavy-Duty Pallet Lifting Attachment

No Minimum Load Required Safety Factor 4:1 EN 13155:2020 AS 4991-2004 ASME B30.20-2021

A highly versatile, specialized attachment used with cranes or hoists to lift palletised loads typically handled by forklifts. The CFA type features a manual balancing mechanism—the operator simply adjusts the shackle position along the top rail to ensure the load hangs perfectly level, regardless of the payload weight.

Capacity Range

1.0t - 5.0t

Min. Load Required

0 kg

Fork Length

1000 mm

Safety Factor

4:1

Key Features & Benefits

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No Minimum Load: Unlike auto-balancing forks, the CFA manual type works effectively with any load weight, making it the perfect choice for lifting empty pallets or lightweight wire cages.

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Fully Adjustable Design: Tines can be easily adjusted laterally to accommodate various Euro and standard pallet sizes. The effective mast height is also adjustable for different load clearances.

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Versatile Coil Handling: The fork tines can be pushed together to the center, allowing the unit to transport steel rings, wire coils, or concrete pipes efficiently.

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Secure & Visible: Supplied standard with a load-securing safety chain. Finished in a high-visibility safety colour for maximum visual tracking on active job sites.

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Maintenance Free: Simple, robust mechanical construction designed for a long service life with virtually zero maintenance upkeep.

Manual Balancing Operation: The operator moves the lifting ring along the notched top bar to align the hoist's center of gravity with the load, ensuring a level lift.

Technical Specifications

Item No.	Capacity (t)	Adjusting Range A (mm)	Effective Height B (mm)	Fork Length C (mm)	Fork Cross Section D (mm)	Total Height E (mm)	Weight (kg)	Product Code
CFA010	1.0	350 - 900	1100 - 1600	1000	100 x 30	1390 - 1890	130	815001010
CFA015	1.5	350 - 900	1300 - 2000	1000	100 x 40	1600 - 2300	150	815001015
CFA020	2.0	400 - 900	1300 - 2000	1000	120 x 40	1640 - 2340	200	815001020
CFA030	3.0	450 - 900	1300 - 2000	1000	120 x 50	1670 - 2370	250	815001030
CFA050	5.0	530 - 1000	1300 - 2000	1000	150 x 60	1700 - 2470	370	815001050

Selection Guide: CFA (Manual) vs. CFB (Auto-Balancing) Series

Q: Why is there a 20% minimum load requirement for the CFB fork, but not for this CFA fork? A: The CFB Self-Balancing Fork relies on a heavy-duty internal gas spring to automatically shift the lifting ring. It requires at least 20% of the fork's maximum capacity (e.g., 400kg for a 2-ton CFB fork) to compress this spring and successfully engage the self-levelling mechanism. The CFA Manual Fork (this product) is manually positioned by the operator, meaning it has zero minimum load requirements and can perfectly balance empty pallets.

Q: Can both the CFA and CFB forks be used to lift steel rings or coils? A: Yes. Both the CFA and CFB series feature manually adjustable fork tines that can be pushed together to the center of the carriage. This configuration allows the forks to efficiently act as a C-hook for transporting coiled materials or heavy steel rings.

Principles for Selection

Crane forks are specialized lifting accessories designed to handle palletized loads in environments where forklift trucks cannot operate effectively, such as sites requiring substantial lift heights. They can be used for specific repetitive tasks or as general-purpose tools for varying load sizes.

It is strongly recommended that the exact nature of the application is adequately discussed between the user and the supplier to ensure the correct equipment is chosen.

Key Considerations

Capacity: Required Lifting Capacity (WLL).
Adjustment: Need for adjustable fork arms or suspension eyes to handle varying load widths and centers of gravity.
Environment: Available headroom and degree of portability required.
Control: Requirements for grab handles or manual control methods.
Safety Features: Necessity for secondary positive holding devices (e.g., chains, nets) based on the proximity of persons.

Which Crane Fork Should I Choose?

Feature	Self-Balancing (CFB Type)	Manual Balancing (CFA Type)
Balancing Method	Automatic (Spring Loaded)	Manual (Notched Bar)
Efficiency	High (Self-adjusting)	Standard (Requires manual hook change)
Minimum Load	Requires >20% of WLL	No Minimum Load
Best For	Uniform, heavy loads (>20% capacity)	Light loads or variable weights

Safe Use Guidelines

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Critical Warnings:
• Do NOT use crane forks to lift people.
• Do NOT lift loads over people unless the fork is equipped with a secondary positive holding device (e.g., safety net/chain).
• Do NOT subject the crane forks to shock loads.

1. Setup & Adjustment

Width Adjustment: Ensure fork arms are correctly adjusted for the pallet width. The load should be balanced.
Engagement: Use grab handles to control the fork. Ensure arms pass right through the pallet at appropriate positions.
Suspension Point: For manual adjustment forks, position the lifting eye so the load hangs correctly. For automatic balancing forks, be aware they may not function correctly with very light loads (check minimum load specs).
Self Weight: Always include the self-weight of the crane fork when calculating the total load on the lifting machine.

[Image illustrating the correct 5° backward tilt angle of a loaded crane fork]

*Correct lifting posture: Fork arms tilted back ≥ 5° to secure the load.

2. The Lifting Operation

Trial Lift: Perform a "test lift" just off the ground. Ensure the load hangs correctly and the fork arms tilt backwards by at least 5° to prevent sliding.
Repositioning: If the angle is incorrect, lower the load and adjust the lifting eye or reposition the fork within the load.
Balance: Be aware of unbalanced loads causing the fork to tilt sideways. The Center of Gravity (C of G) must be located centrally between the fork arms.
Pendulum Effect: Be aware of the pendulum swing effect when moving the load with a crane.

3. Load Security

Load Condition: The load itself must be stable. Do NOT lift loosely stacked materials without additional security.
Securing Stacks: If lifting blocks or sheets, use strap banding, netting, or a built-in clamping mechanism to hold the bundle together.
Danger Zone: If the crane fork lacks a secondary holding device, you MUST exclude all persons from the danger zone below and around the lift.