Brake Drum Handler - American Forge & Foundry

The American Forge & Foundry (AFF) 3595A Brake Drum Handler is engineered to streamline the management of heavy truck, bus, and trailer brake drums by a single technician. This professional-grade tool significantly enhances safety and workflow, eliminating the need for team lifts during drum removal, installation, and transport within commercial shops and fleet maintenance operations.

Key Features

• Robust Steel Construction: Built with a rigid steel tubing frame, this handler is designed for consistent daily use in demanding truck, bus, and trailer brake service environments.
• Broad Drum Compatibility: Accommodates heavy-duty truck and trailer brake drums with diameters ranging from 15 inches to 16.5 inches, including assemblies integrated with disc wheel hubs.
• Adjustable Support System: Features secure support brackets that grip both inboard and outboard-mounted drums, ensuring stable handling and precise positioning at the hub.
• Height-Adjustable Design: A rotary handle allows technicians to easily adjust the working height, reducing back and shoulder strain during removal and installation.
• Durable Mobility: Equipped with two heavy-duty rubber casters, providing smooth and controlled transport of drums across various shop floor surfaces.

Applications

The AFF 3595A Brake Drum Handler is an essential tool for commercial truck, bus, and trailer shops, municipal and fleet garages, and heavy-duty brake specialists. It supports the controlled removal and installation of mounted brake drums on steer, drive, and trailer axles. By enabling one technician to safely manage drums typically requiring multiple personnel, this handler significantly reduces the risk of injuries, minimizes component damage, and improves overall brake job turnaround time.

Specifications

• Model: AFF 3595A Brake Drum Handler
• Weight: 55 lb
• Overall Dimensions: 33.5" L x 22.5" W x 11" H
• Drum Diameter Range: 15" to 16.5"