Can drum lifters be used for both horizontal and vertical orientation?

Some drum lifters can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientations. These lifters are also called 'bi-directional' drum lifters having a pivot or hinge mechanism that allows them to easily convert the orientation from horizontal to vertical and vice versa, allowing great versatility in different lifting and transporting applications.

Are there manual or electric drum lifters?

Yes, oth manual and electric drum lifters are available for different industrial applications. Manual drum lifters are operated by using a hand crank or lever to lift and transport drums. On the other hand, electric drum lifters are powered by an electric motor and operated by a control panel or remote control. They lift and transport drums with minimal physical effort, making them more ergonomic for continuous use.

Do I need any special training to use a drum lifter?

It is recommended that operators receive proper training before using a drum lifter. Proper training should cover the following topics:Safety: Operators should be made aware of the potential hazards associated with drum lifters, such as falls or chemical spills.Operating procedures: Users should be familiar with the proper procedures for operating drum lifters. This includes basics like how to attach and detach the lifter from the drum, how to properly transport the drum and how to safely secure the drum in place.Weight limits: Operators must be familiar with the weight limits of the drum lifter to prevent any mishappening.Use of PPT kits: Users should know appropriate personal protective equipment when operating the lifter, including hats, safety glasses and steel-toed boots.Inspection & Maintenance: Users must be familiar with inspection & maintenance procedures. This includes checking for wear & tear, lubrication / relubrication of moving parts and troubleshooting problems.

Which safety features are important in a drum lifter rotator?

Safety features include locking mechanisms to secure drums during rotation, load capacity indicators and emergency stop buttons to ensure safe drum handling.

How do you operate a hydraulic drum lifter?

To operate a hydraulic drum lifter, pump the hydraulic handle to raise the drum and a release valve is used to lower it safely.

What are the advantages of using steel drum lifters over other materials?

Steel drum lifters offer durability, resistance to corrosion and the ability to handle heavy steel drums, making them ideal for rugged industrial environments.

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FMDL Series Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters

Style	Model	Operation Type	Drum Material	Drum Type	Drum Size	Load Capacity	Drum Action	Number of Drums	Price (inc. VAT)
A	FMDL-1	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	1	£1,782.75
B	FMDL-2	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	2	£2,794.89
C	FMDL-1-LDS-B1	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	1	£1,723.41	RFQ
D	FMDL-1-LDS-R3	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	1	£1,708.41	RFQ
E	FMDL-2-LDS-B1	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	2	£2,602.20	RFQ
F	FMDL-2-LDS-R3	-	Steel, Plastic, Fiber	Open, Closed	30 gal., 55 gal.	-	-	2	£2,573.59	RFQ

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S-CB Series Counter-Balanced Drum Lifters

Style	Model	Capacity	Length	Width	Height	Color	Material	Style	Price (inc. VAT)
A	S-CB-62-DDC	1000 lbs.	-	33"	78"	Yellow, Black	Steel	Dual Grip	£15,279.35	RFQ
B	S-CB-62-SDC	1000 lbs.	-	33"	78"	Yellow, Black	Steel	Single Grip	£14,991.45	RFQ

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Portable Drum Lifter

Style	Model	Type	Construction	Drum Capacity	Finish	Load Capacity	Overall Height	Overall Length	Overall Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	12R540	Open Head, Hoist Mounted	Welded Steel	30 to 55 gal.	Industrial Yellow	1000 lb.	8.5ft.	-	28ft.	£276.91
B	21VG33	Vertical	Steel	55 gal.	Powder Coating	800 lb.	8"	18.5"	8"	£152.76
C	21VG34	Vertical	Steel	55 gal.	Powder Coating	1000 lb.	16"	21"	9"	£227.09
D	21VG31	Vertical	Steel	55 gal.	Powder Coating	800 lb.	31"	23"	20"	£363.37
E	21VG36	Vertical	Steel	55 gal.	Powder Coating	1000 lb.	9"	24"	16"	£170.71
C	21VG35	Vertical	Steel	30 gal.	Powder Coating	1000 lb.	18.5"	19.25"	9"	£232.58

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Economical Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

Style	Model
A	BHDL-SS	RFQ
B	BHDL-SL	RFQ
C	BHSL	RFQ
D	BHDL	RFQ

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Heavy Duty Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

Style	Model
A	2-A-HD-BHDL	RFQ
B	3-A-HD-BHDL	RFQ

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Ergomatic Power Drive Drum Handlers

Style	Model
A	ERGO 750-CB-PWPL	RFQ
B	ERGO 750-CB-PWPL-HR	RFQ
C	ERGO 750-CB-PWPL-SF	RFQ

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Drum Lifters

Style	Model	Drum Action	Finish	Load Capacity	Operation Type	Price (inc. VAT)
A	21VG59	-	Powder Coating	1000 lb.	-	£281.12
B	30YP27	Lift , Tilt , Transport	Powder Coated	800 lbs.	Manual , Mechanically Automated	£688.27

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Drum Stackers
Dayton drum stackers are mechanical equipment designed to protectively lift, grip and transfer cylindrical modules. These drum stackers allow 360 degrees rotation of steel, powder-coated drums and feature polyurethane casters for easy maneuverability.

Style	Model	Price (inc. VAT)
A	30YP23	£2,036.67	RFQ
B	30YP22	£2,075.15	RFQ

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Ergomatic Counter Balanced Drum Handlers

Style	Model
A	ERGO 650-CB-PL	RFQ
B	ERGO 650-CB-ML	RFQ
C	ERGO 650-CB-ML-HR	RFQ
D	ERGO 650-CB-PL-HR	RFQ

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HDC-450 Series Hydraulic Drum Stackers

Style	Model	Depth	Height	Motor HP	Power Source	Rotation Type	Voltage	Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	HDC-450-60-DC	109.25"	77.38"	1 hp	Electric Cordless	Hand Crank	12V	49.19"	£5,521.26	RFQ
B	HDC-450-72-AC	109.25"	92.5"	3/4 hp	Electric Corded	Pull Chain	115V	49.19"	£5,499.10	RFQ
C	HDC-450-72	109.25"	92.5"	-	Manual	Pull Chain	-	49.19"	£4,131.71	RFQ
D	HDC-450-72-DC	109.25"	92.5"	1 hp	Electric Cordless	Pull Chain	12V	49.19"	£5,665.40	RFQ
E	HDC-450-60	109.25"	77.38"	-	Manual	Hand Crank	-	49.19"	£3,983.44	RFQ
F	HDC-450-60-AC	109.25"	77.38"	3/4 hp	Electric Corded	Hand Crank	115V	49.19"	£5,359.31	RFQ
G	HDC-450-96	124.875"	118.75"	-	Manual	Pull Chain	-	53.19"	£4,424.83	RFQ
H	HDC-450-84	124.875"	105.94"	-	Manual	Pull Chain	-	53.19"	£4,383.82	RFQ
I	HDC-450-84-AC	124.875"	105.94"	3/4 hp	Electric Corded	Pull Chain	115V	53.19"	£5,746.45	RFQ
J	HDC-450-96-DC	124.875"	118.75"	1 hp	Electric Cordless	Pull Chain	12V	53.19"	£6,090.85	RFQ
K	HDC-450-84-DC	124.875"	105.94"	1 hp	Electric Cordless	Pull Chain	12V	53.19"	£5,920.25	RFQ
L	HDC-450-96-AC	124.875"	118.75"	3/4 hp	Electric Corded	Pull Chain	115V	53.19"	£5,912.04	RFQ

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DRUM-55 Series Portable Drum Jacks

Style	Model	Handle Height	Capacity	Caster Material	Height	Rear Caster Width	Width	Caster Type	Color	Price (inc. VAT)
A	DRUM-55FP	-	1000 lbs.	Mold on Rubber	48.75"	-	41.75"	-	-	£8,125.80
B	DRUM-55-FSP	42"	800 lbs.	Hard Rubber	46.25"	2"	39.5"	Swivel	Yellow	£6,028.90
C	DRUM-55-36	42.75"	500 lbs.	Poly on Steel	57.5"	1 1/2"	30.5"	(2) Swivel	Yellow	£1,559.16
D	DRUM-55S	47.5"	660 lbs.	Nylon	47.5"	2"	28.5"	-	Blue	£1,290.42

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Barrel Hawk - Drum Lift and Transporters

Style	Model	Type	Size	Price (inc. VAT)
A	F89265	Beak	(37-51)" x (25-32)" x 63"	£3,796.57	RFQ
A	F89263	Cylinder	(37-51)" x (25-32)" x 63"	£3,796.57	RFQ
A	F89264	Strap	(37-51)" x (25-32)" x 63"	£3,796.57	RFQ

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Stainless Steel Drum Lifters
Vestil stainless steel drum lifters provide three-point drum contact with stabilising arms for lifting, stowing and transporting 30 & 55 gallon, steel or plastic drums. These units have strong & durable 304 SS construction and are quick & easy to operate by a single person. Drum lifters / transporters are ideal for pharmaceutical, washdown & cleanroom applications and allow the operator to load / unload drums on & off the pallets. They have a foot pump for raising / lowering and a straddle leg for allowing the drum lifter to glide over the pallet & grab the drum. Raptor Supplies offers a variety of these drum lifters for use with overhead hoist, cranes and forklift attachments.

Style	Model	Capacity	Depth	Drum Type	Height	Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	DRUM-LT-SS	800 lbs.	35"	Steel, Plastic	63"	48"	£11,551.30	RFQ
B	DL-1000-SS	1000 lbs.	24.25"	Open, Closed	6"	24.25"	£1,085.10	RFQ

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42 Series Heavy-Duty Drum Lifters
42 Series heavy-duty drum lifters by Morse Drum are suitable for lifting 55-gallon steel drums using hoists or cranes. These drum lifters offer both horizontal and off-vertical mode of operation for upending and setting the drum down on its side. They are further integrated with forged hooks for engaging the rims at opposite ends of the drum and can handle loads up to 2000 lb.

Style	Model	Price (inc. VAT)
A	42	£578.19
B	42-G	£513.39

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Portable Drum Lifter

Style	Model	Drum Capacity	Overall Height	Overall Length	Overall Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	30YP26	30, 55 gal.	2"	38"	22.5"	£140.95
B	30YP25	55 gal.	6"	33"	2.75"	£143.71

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P-JIB Series Portable Cantilever Hoists

Style	Model	Length	Base Height	Capacity	Width	Caster Material	Caster Size	Ground Clearance	Height	Price (inc. VAT)
A	P-JIB-2	-	39.63"	2000 lbs.	35.69"	Glass Filled Nylon	8" x 2"	72.91"	89"	£7,229.49	RFQ
B	P-JIB-4	-	40.88"	4000 lbs.	35.69"	Phenolic	8" x 3"	40.12"	89"	£7,976.55	RFQ
C	P-JIB-BALL-2	16.5"	-	2000 lbs.	27"	-	-	-	24"	£1,503.33
D	P-JIB-BALL-4	33"	-	3000 lbs.	27"	-	-	-	24"	£2,325.08

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Steel Lift Universal Lifts & Stackers

Style	Model	Lift Height	Size	Price (inc. VAT)
A	F80136A9	71"	47" x 32" x 78"	£18,374.39	RFQ
A	F80135A8	84"	47" x 32" x 90"	£19,008.21	RFQ

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PDL Series Multi-Purpose Overhead Drum Lifters/Wrenches

Style	Model	Color	Depth	Height	Material	Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	PDL-800-M	Blue, Yellow	14.75"	19"	Steel	14.75"	£241.63
B	PDL-800-M-BR	Bronze	25.5"	16.5"	Bronze	25.5"	£638.18

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90 Series Verti-Karrier Below Hook Drum Lifters

Style	Model	Drum Dia.	Capacity	Drum Size	Material	Price (inc. VAT)
A	90-30	18 1/16" to 18 7/16"	1000 lbs.	30 gal.	Carbon Steel	£502.00
A	90	22 1/16" to 22 7/16"	1000 lbs.	55 gal.	Carbon Steel	£463.95
A	90S-HD	22 1/16" to 22 7/16"	2000 lbs.	55 gal.	Carbon Steel	£1,787.37
A	90M	22 1/16" to 22 7/16"	1000 lbs.	55 gal.	Carbon Steel	-	RFQ
B	90-SS	22 1/16" to 22 7/16"	1000 lbs.	55 gal.	Stainless Steel	£1,134.61
A	90-85	25 1/16" to 25 7/16"	1000 lbs.	85 gal.	Carbon Steel	£807.00

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Ergonomic Drum Trucks

Style	Model	Capacity	Depth	Drum Size	Height	Width	Price (inc. VAT)
A	DRUM-55-SCL	500 lbs.	43"	30 gal., 55 gal.	41"	31"	£5,568.53
B	DRUM-55-SCL-E	900 lbs.	38.625"	Any Size	64"	35"	£5,200.28	RFQ

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CHDL Series Crane/Hoist Drum Lifters

Style	Model	Drum Dia.	Drum Size	Price (inc. VAT)
A	CHDL-1620	16" to 20"	16 gal.	£608.34
B	CHDL-2025	20" to 25"	20 gal.	£608.34

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Drum Lifters

Drum handling equipment like barrel lifters are used for moving around different-sized drums without entailing any physical strain to the user. The most basic kind in this product category is the crane / hoist / overhead drum lifters, used in conjunction with cranes, to lift and transport heavy drums by grabbing the upper rim. The portable or forklift drum lifters can be simply strapped onto the portable truck, without grabbing the rims. These forklift barrel lifters have automated hydraulic controls for minimising user fatigue while loading / unloading.

Drum Handling Safety Tips: Heavy drums should be handled with proper drum handling equipment, like below-hook drum lifters, drum trucks or forklift attachments.
Conditions such as uneven or slippery floors and restricted spaces can entail greater risks. Plastic and fibre drums should be handled with utmost care in such situations.
One should be extremely careful when using a forklift. The blades on the forklift can easily pierce through the drum and can cause spillage.

Uses

Drum lifters are widely used for handling steel, plastic and fibre drums in food & packaging, recycling, material handling, marine, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Features

Morse Drum overhead crane lifters are meant for transporting the drum in an upright position.
They feature a built-in plate that supports the drum and load binders for securing the drum in position.
These drum lifters come integrated with fork pockets and fork mount hooks to be attached with a monorail, crane or chain block for moving the drums.
Their heavy-duty steel / stainless-steel construction protects the drum lifter against weathering damages.

Justrite overhead drum lifters feature tong-style design for lifting heavy drums by simply gripping the drum chime. These rugged lifters resist accidental opening / bending under heavy loads.

Portable drum lifters are suitable for applications that require the user to lift and rotate the drum to safely dispense into containers.
They feature compact base for a small footprint and manoeuvrability in confined spaces with a tight turning radius.
These drum lifters can easily accommodate steel, plastic & fibre drums and rotate them up to 360 degrees.
Some models also include a built-in scale indicator for weighing the drum weight with accuracy while dispensing the material.

Drum stackers from Dayton & Vestil are designed for lifting & stacking heavy drums in commercial warehouses. The hydraulic lifting mechanism of these lifters prevents them from losing balance (even mid-transit) and facilitate fatigue-free drum stacking in heavy workload environments.

Valley Craft drum loaders feature three-wheel design with a rear-mount swivel caster for maximum manoeuvrability in tight spaces. These drum loaders are further integrated with a brake for preventing unwanted movement.

Working Mechanism

The overhead drum lifters are easy & safe to operate in contrast to traditional lifting equipment. These lifters are used in conjunction with overhead cranes and a chain to hold & lift the drum using the rim. The directional flexibility of the drum depends upon the crane movement and can be easily repositioned / relocated / detached by unlocking the drum lifter's locking mechanism.If the requirement is to lift & transport drums with or without the upper rim, portable drum lifters are an ideal choice. These hydraulic drum lifters feature swivel casters for reducing the frictional losses on factory floors. They can also tilt / rotate the drum, allowing the inner content to flow easily.

Standards and Approvals

The drum lifters provided by Dayton, Eagle, Enpac, Grainger, Justrite, Morse Drum, Vestil, Valley Craft and Wesco meet OSHA industry standards for user safety.

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Can drum lifters be used for both horizontal and vertical orientation?

Are there manual or electric drum lifters?

Do I need any special training to use a drum lifter?

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How do you operate a hydraulic drum lifter?

What are the advantages of using steel drum lifters over other materials?

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Dayton drum stackers are mechanical equipment designed to protectively lift, grip and transfer cylindrical modules. These drum stackers allow 360 degrees rotation of steel, powder-coated drums and feature polyurethane casters for easy maneuverability.