Peerless Pallet Lifters
A crane or hoist can move palletized loads without a forklift when you have the right below-the-hook hardware for the job. Peerless pallet lifters are crane-suspended devices that engage standard pallet openings and carry the load in a single controlled pick. Holloway Houston stocks Peerless pallet lifters from 1.5 tons to 3 tons WLL out of our Houston, Texas warehouse.
Peerless Pallet Lifters for Overhead Crane Handling
A pallet lifter is a below-the-hook device that connects to an overhead crane or hoist and picks up a standard pallet and its load without fork truck access. The lifter arms or forks enter the pallet openings, and the load hangs from the crane hook while the device controls the pallet geometry.
Peerless pallet lifters are manufactured per ASME B30.20 (Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices) and stamped with the rated working load limit and manufacturer identification. They are used in warehousing, manufacturing, and industrial operations where crane access is available but fork truck access is limited, or where moving pallets by crane is simply more practical for the workflow.
Holloway Houston stocks Peerless pallet lifters in the 1.5 ton to 3 ton WLL range, covering the standard industrial pallet load weights common in material handling operations.
Types of Peerless Pallet Lifters
Fixed-Fork Pallet Lifters
Fixed-fork pallet lifters have set fork spacing and dimensions. These work well when the pallet dimensions are consistent, same pallet type, same opening width, same load footprint from lift to lift. The fixed geometry simplifies the setup between picks.
Adjustable-Fork Pallet Lifters
Adjustable pallet lifters allow the fork spacing to change, accommodating different pallet widths and opening positions. This gives one device the range to handle several pallet configurations in an operation with mixed pallet types.
Drum and Specialty Lifters
Some Peerless below-the-hook devices in this category handle drums, containers, and specialty load formats alongside standard pallets. These use dedicated engagement mechanisms, drum rings, saddle supports, or container frame attachments, matched to the specific load geometry.
Peerless Pallet Lifters by Capacity and Configuration
Working Load Limit Range:
- Standard duty: 1.5 tons to 3 tons (standard industrial pallet loads, warehousing, and light manufacturing)
Configurations:
- Fixed-fork pallet lifters: Set fork spacing for consistent pallet types.
- Adjustable-fork pallet lifters: Variable fork spacing for mixed pallet dimensions.
- Specialty lifters: Drum, container, and non-standard load formats.
Pallet Compatibility:
- Standard 40" x 48" GMA pallets and common warehouse pallet sizes
- Fork opening dimensions vary by model, confirm against pallet dimensions before ordering
About Peerless Industrial Group
Peerless Industrial Group is a US manufacturer based in Winona, Minnesota, and part of the pewag Group since 2019. Peerless has decades of history producing below-the-hook lifting devices, chains, and material handling products for industrial markets across North America.
Peerless pallet lifters are manufactured to ASME B30.20 and stamped with the rated WLL and manufacturer identification. Holloway Houston is an authorized Peerless distributor with pallet lifter inventory on hand in Houston, Texas.
Shop by Configuration
Peerless Pallet Lifter Applications by Industry
- Warehousing: Moving palletized inventory in facilities where overhead crane access is available and floor traffic or aisle width limits fork truck movement.
- Manufacturing: Crane-assisted pallet movement on production floors where pallets travel from one station to the next and fork truck access is blocked by equipment.
- Petrochemical: Moving palletized materials in plant areas where crane pick is faster or safer than ground-level fork truck operation.
- Food and Beverage: Pallet handling in processing and cold storage facilities where overhead crane access is part of the facility design.
- Construction Industry: Moving palletized building materials and equipment at elevated work areas where cranes are already in use.
Why Holloway Houston for Peerless Pallet Lifters
Holloway Houston has been in the rigging and lifting business for over 65 years from our base in Houston, Texas. We stock Peerless below-the-hook equipment including pallet lifters, coil lifters, lifting beams, and spreader beams. Our team understands the material handling and rigging hardware market and can help you find the right device for your application.
Holloway Houston also offers rigging inspection services, our qualified inspectors examine below-the-hook lifting devices per ASME B30.20 and applicable OSHA standards to keep equipment in service and crews working safely.
What to Consider When Selecting a Pallet Lifter
Working Load Limit: The rated WLL needs to meet or exceed the combined weight of the pallet and its contents. Peerless pallet lifters carry the WLL marking per ASME B30.20.
Pallet Dimensions and Opening Size: Fork entry dimensions need to match the actual pallet openings. Confirm fork width and thickness against the pallet opening before ordering.
Fixed vs. Adjustable: Fixed fork spacing works when pallet dimensions are consistent. Adjustable spacing is worth the additional complexity when the operation handles multiple pallet sizes.
Crane Interface: The crane hook size and the pallet lifter's suspension point need to be compatible. Check the lifter's upper attachment dimension against the hook specifications.
Pallet Lifter Safety and Awareness
Peerless pallet lifters are below-the-hook lifting devices governed by ASME B30.20 and used with overhead equipment covered by OSHA 1910.179. The following awareness points apply:
- Pallet lifters per ASME B30.20 carry the rated WLL, manufacturer identification, and serial number on the device. Only devices with legible markings and current inspection status are suitable for service.
- Fork engagement with the pallet opening is a load path component. Partial or misaligned engagement changes how the load hangs and is outside the rated condition for the device.
- The pallet condition affects the lift. Damaged pallet boards, broken stringers, or missing blocks change how the load is supported during the pick. Damaged pallets are a separate hazard from the lifter itself.
- Proof test documentation from Peerless is supplied with each pallet lifter at purchase. Holloway Houston passes these records through with every order.
Complete Your Rigging System
- Peerless Fork Truck Accessories : Below-the-hook and fork truck attachment hardware for extended material handling capability.
- Peerless Coil Lifters : Below-the-hook coil handling devices for steel and wire coil operations.
- Chain Slings : Crane attachment slings for below-the-hook device suspension.
- Shackles : Connection hardware between crane hook and below-the-hook device.
Frequently Asked Questions
A pallet lifter is a below-the-hook device suspended from a crane or hoist that picks up a pallet and its load by engaging the pallet fork openings. It allows crane-assisted pallet movement without fork truck access. Peerless pallet lifters are manufactured per ASME B30.20 and cover WLL ratings from 1.5 tons to 3 tons.
Peerless pallet lifters work with standard GMA (Grocery Manufacturers Association) pallets in the 40" x 48" footprint and other common industrial pallet formats. Fork dimensions vary by model, the fork width and thickness need to fit the specific pallet opening. Adjustable models accommodate multiple pallet sizes.
Peerless pallet lifters available through Holloway Houston cover 1.5 tons to 3 tons WLL. This range handles standard industrial pallet loads in warehousing, manufacturing, and material handling applications. Call 1-888-496-4700 to confirm current model availability.
ASME B30.20 (Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices) governs the design, marking, inspection, and use of pallet lifters. OSHA 1910.179 applies to the overhead cranes and hoists these devices operate with. Peerless designs and manufactures its pallet lifters to meet ASME B30.20.
A pallet lifter uses a crane or hoist to move the pallet, so it operates from overhead rather than from the floor. It is not a forklift replacement in general, it works in applications where overhead crane access is available and the lift path is compatible with crane travel. The decision to use a pallet lifter in a specific workflow is part of the site's material handling plan.
Yes. Holloway Houston stocks Peerless pallet lifters at our Houston, Texas warehouse. Call 1-888-496-4700 or visit 5833 Armour Dr., Houston, TX 77020 to check current availability on specific models and configurations.
DISCLAIMER
Peerless pallet lifters are below-the-hook lifting devices. Selection, rigging, and use call for engineering review consistent with ASME B30.20 and applicable OSHA standards. The information on this page is for general product awareness and does not replace qualified engineering judgment, manufacturer documentation, or site-specific lift planning.