B&B Attachments has announced the launch of Blockmaster, a comprehensive range of forklift attachments designed for the building materials sector, aimed at efficiently handling brick, block, flag, and kerb products. Notable attachments include the J250R, a rotating overhead block clamp, and the WR400T, an overhead clamp rated for 4000kg, both enhancing productivity and reducing handling times. The company, established in 1980, specializes in manufacturing and supplying tailored material handling solutions and will showcase its products at the UK Concrete Show on February 15-16.

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 1st
February 2017
Title: BlockMaster – The Solution for Handling Brick, Block Flag and Kerb from B&B
Attachments
The building materials sector is a
demanding one, moving its diverse
products quickly, effectively and without
damage can be challenging. Material
handling experts B&B Attachments are
the market leaders in the supply of
forklift attachments to this industry. B&B
manufacture and supply specialist
attachments to builders merchants,
third party distributors, vehicle crane
manufacturers, as well as
manufacturers of brick, block, flag and
kerb products.
B&B’s experience and
understanding of the building
products industry has been
invaluable in the development of
BlockMaster, the only
comprehensive range of
attachments available from a single
source. BlockMaster has been
designed and manufactured by B&B
Attachments to withstand the tough
environments of the building
products industry.
Some of B&B’s most popular attachments in the BlockMaster range include the J250R
which is a rotating overhead block clamp. This clamp is part of B&B’s specialist
attachments for the handling of multiple packs of flag, kerb and decorative concrete
products. The J250R is ideal for applications where finished products need to be
securely clamped and rotated in a particular way.

2. The BlockMaster WR400T is an overhead block clamp with twin pack consolidation. It
ensures optimum performance and maximum productivity when handling two block
packs. The WR400T is rated at 4000kg, with an inside height of 1200mm. It is ideally
suited to yard work and loading, and offers excellent durability, serviceability and
performance. B&B’s overhead block clamps provide solutions for loading curtain sided
vehicles with concrete products that are up to five blocks high. These clamps are ideal
when working with third party transport providers.
The BlockMaster range has severely reduced handling and loading times for brick and
clay products, with its specialist range of multiple brick pack handling devices. The
range of three and four pack handling devices ensures secure and reliable handling of
multiple brick packs in one single lift.
The individual head movement allows packs on a conveyor with spaces between to be
brought together quickly and efficiently for instant storage and transport.
The innovative Brick Tine attachment provides a solution for brick production sites that
require packs to be handled in a kiln. This attachment allows pallet-less handling of the
bricks by clamping the pack at the base. The Kiln Tine attachment greatly reduces the
likelihood that the bricks will be damaged when they are moved around site, thereby
protecting investment and preventing the high cost of replacing damaged goods. To
protect the bricks further, the pressure of the Brick Tine’s grip on the pack is controlled
by mechanical springs on link rods. These rods are operated by a single rear hydraulic
cylinder, providing the safest grip at the lowest pressure to the product. The tines have
both upper and lower replaceable strips, which hold the product without causing it any
damage. The attachment is fitted with an additional side shift facility to allow for safe
and precise loading.
Founded in 1980, B&B Attachments has facilitated the sale and hire of forklift truck
attachments produced by leading international manufacturers, including attachments
from KAUP. Alongside this, B&B’s in-house team design and manufacture bespoke
attachments, creating products that meet their customers’ specific material handling
requirements. B&B Attachments provide solutions for moving a wide range of materials
to sites all over the world.
Visit B&B Attachments at the UK Concrete Show at the NEC Birmingham on the
15th
and 16th
February on stand D15.

3. Notes to Editor
B&B Attachments is the leading UK supplier of forklift truck attachments. The company
was established in 1980, facilitating the sale of goods from suppliers such as KAUP
GmbH& Co. KG and MoTec GmbH. B&B also provides hire contracts through its
dedicated Hire Department, and servicing and repairs for each attachment. Its in-house
Design Engineers create attachments for unique materials handling issues. The
company’s Head Office is located at Unit 46 Colbourne Avenue, Nelson Park Industrial
Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 1WD.
 Interviews with anyone from B&B Attachments can be made by contacting Victoria Adcock –Marketing
Executive on 01670 737373
 Information on B&B Attachments products and services can be found on www.bandbattachments.com.
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