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Drum lifters are designed to lift and transport heavy drums containing chemicals or other liquids. These machines are employed in the manufacturing, warehousing and chemical processing...Read more

LIFTOMATIC -

Special Application Crane and Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
ABHFLBHFL
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BBHPLBHPL
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P-JIB Series Portable Cantilever Hoists

StyleModelCapacityHeightCaster MaterialCaster SizeBase HeightGround ClearanceMaterialColorPrice (inc. VAT)
AP-JIB-22000 lbs.89"Glass Filled Nylon8" x 2"39.63"72.91"SteelBlue£5,817.19
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BP-JIB-BALL-22000 lbs.20 7/8"----SteelBlue£1,209.64
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CP-JIB-BALL-43000 lbs.28"----SteelBlue£1,870.86
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DP-JIB-44000 lbs.89"Phenolic8" x 3"40 22/25"40 3/25"SteelBlue£6,418.31
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Portable Drum Lifter

StyleModelOverall WidthOverall HeightTypeDrum CapacityFinishConstructionOverall LengthNo. Of DrumsPrice (inc. VAT)
A21VG338"8"Vertical55 gal.Powder CoatSteel18 1/2"1£126.53
B21VG349"16"Vertical55 gal.Powder CoatSteel21"1£188.10
B21VG359"18 1/2"Vertical30 gal.Powder CoatSteel19 1/4"1£192.64
C21VG3616"9"Vertical55 gal.Powder CoatSteel24"1£155.40
D12R54028 ft.8.5 ft.Hoist Mounted, Open Head30 gal. to 55 gal.Industrial YellowWelded Steel-1£229.36
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Drum Lifters

StyleModelOverall WidthOverall LengthOverall HeightDrum RotationDrum MaterialDrum SizeDrum CapacityFinishPrice (inc. VAT)
A21VG595"24 1/2"2"--55 gal.Powder Coat£256.02
B30YP2733"30"8"360°Steel55 gal.55 gal.Powder Coat£680.99
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S-CB Series Counter-Balanced Drum Lifters

StyleModelPower SourceStyleMaterialCapacityLift HeightMin. Lifting HeightHeightDepthPrice (inc. VAT)
AS-CB-62-DDCElectric CordedDual GripSteel1000 lbs.62"0.0"78"76"£13,185.16
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BS-CB-62-SDCElectric CordlessSingle GripSteel1000 lbs.62"0.0"78"76"£12,937.11
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MORSE DRUM -

90 Series Verti-Karrier Below Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialCapacityDrum SizeDrum Dia.Spark ResistantDrum MaterialShip ByShip ClassPrice (inc. VAT)
A90-30Carbon Steel1000 lbs.30 gal.18 1/16" to 18 7/16"NoSteelUFTClass 77.5£367.71
B90-85Carbon Steel1000 lbs.85 gal.25 1/16" to 25 7/16"NoSteelUFTClass 77.5£593.51
C90MCarbon Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.22 1/16" to 22 7/16"YesSteelUFTClass 77.5-
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D90Carbon Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.22 1/16" to 22 7/16"NoSteelUFTClass 77.5£332.01
E90S-HDCarbon Steel2000 lbs.55 gal.22 1/16" to 22 7/16"NoSteelUFTClass 77.5-
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F90-SSStainless Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.22 1/16" to 22 7/16"NoSteelUFTClass 77.5£803.25
MORSE DRUM -

41 Series Lifting Hooks

Morse Drum 41 Series lifting hooks are designed for lifting and transporting drums or barrels safely. They feature steel lifting rings and steel rods for structural rigidity and heat-treated iron hooks for toughness and wear resistance. These steel hooks can withstand loads up to 1000lb and come in spark-resistant and normal variants.

StyleModelSpark ResistantCapacityDrum SizeMaterialDrum MaterialDrum HeightDrum PositionActionPrice (inc. VAT)
A41No1000 lbs.55 gal.-Steel34" to 36"HorizontalHorizontal£107.55
B41MYes1000 lbs.55 gal.Aluminum Bronze-34" to 36"--£147.26
StyleModelTypeSizePrice (inc. VAT)
AF89265Beak37" to 51" x 25" to 32" x 63"£2,970.04
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AF89263Cylinder37" to 51" x 25" to 32" x 63"£2,970.04
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AF89264Strap37" to 51" x 25" to 32" x 63"£2,970.04
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MORSE DRUM -

86 Series Below Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialCapacityLifting PointNo. Of DrumsDrum MaterialDrum SizeOverall WidthOverall LengthPrice (inc. VAT)
A86S-2LPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.2-Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"-
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B86S-FPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"£1,017.45
C86Carbon Steel1000 lbs.-1Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"£637.92
D86S-2DCarbon Steel1000 lbs.-2Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"-
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E86S-FPHDCarbon Steel2000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"£3,239.78
F86S-3LPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.3-Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"-
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G86-SSStainless Steel1000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"25 1/2"£1,561.88
StyleModelLift HeightSizePrice (inc. VAT)
AF80136A971"47" x 32" x 78"£14,374.21
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AF80135A884"47" x 32" x 90"£14,870.04
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Ergomatic Counter Balanced Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
AERGO 650-CB-MLERGO 650-CB-ML
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BERGO 650-CB-ML-HRERGO 650-CB-ML-HR
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CERGO 650-CB-PLERGO 650-CB-PL
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DERGO 650-CB-PL-HRERGO 650-CB-PL-HR
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FMDL Series Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialCapacityHeightDepthLift StyleNo. Of DrumsStyleNumber Of RollersPrice (inc. VAT)
AFMDL-1-LDS-B1Aluminum1000 lbs.31 1/4"40 3/25"Single1Belt-£1,226.08
BFMDL-1-LDS-R3Aluminum1000 lbs.31 1/4"46 1/2"Single1Roller3£1,215.12
CFMDL-2-LDS-R3Aluminum2000 lbs.31 1/4"46 1/2"Dual2Roller6£1,831.50
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DFMDL-2-LDS-B1Aluminum2000 lbs.31 1/4"40 3/25"Dual2Belt-£1,851.23
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EFMDL-1Steel1000 lbs.31 1/8"40 3/25"Single1--£1,128.84
FFMDL-2Steel2000 lbs.31 1/8"40 3/25"Dual2--£1,480.79
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92 Series Below-Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialDrum SizeDrum Dia.Spark ResistantCapacityDrum TypeShip ByShip ClassPrice (inc. VAT)
A92Carbon Steel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"No1000 lbs.RimmedUFTClass 77.5£243.65
B92-30Carbon Steel30 gal. to 55 gal.15" to 23"No1000 lbs.RimmedUFTClass 77.5£267.75
C92-30SSStainless Steel30 gal. to 55 gal.15" to 23"No1000 lbs.RimmedUFTClass 77.5£549.42
D92-SSStainless Steel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"No1000 lbs.Rimmed--£575.66
E92MSteel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"Yes1000 lbs.Rimmed---
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HDC-450 Series Hydraulic Drum Stackers

StyleModelLift HeightHeightDepthPower SourceRotation TypeVoltageMaterialCapacity
AHDC-450-60-DC60"76.437"109 1/4"Electric CordlessHand Crank12VSteel800 lbs.
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BHDC-450-60-AC60"76.437"109 1/4"Electric CordedHand Crank115VSteel800 lbs.
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CHDC-450-6060"76.437"109 1/4"ManualHand Crank-Steel800 lbs.
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DHDC-450-72-AC72"91 5/8"109 1/4"Electric CordedPull Chain115VSteel800 lbs.
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EHDC-450-72-DC72"91 5/8"109 1/4"Electric CordlessPull Chain12VSteel800 lbs.
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FHDC-450-8484"105.937"124 7/8"ManualPull Chain-Steel800 lbs.
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GHDC-450-84-AC84"105.937"124 7/8"Electric CordedPull Chain115VSteel800 lbs.
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HHDC-450-9696"118 3/4"124 7/8"ManualPull Chain-Steel800 lbs.
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IHDC-450-96-AC96"118 3/4"124 7/8"Electric CordedPull Chain115VSteel800 lbs.
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High Volume Hoist and Crane Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
AL4CBL4CB
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BS4CBS4CB
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CS6FCBS6FCB
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Single Drum and Double Drum Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
A1-HCB-BC1-HCB-BC
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B1-HCB-DCM-BC1-HCB-DCM-BC
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C2-HCB-BC2-HCB-BC
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D2-HCB-DCM-BC2-HCB-DCM-BC
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Custom Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialDrum SizeDrum MaterialCapacitySpark ResistantOverall WidthOverall LengthDrum Dia.
A90S-NDTCarbon Steel55 gal., 85 gal.-1000 lbs.No---
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B86S-NDTCarbon Steel55 gal.Fiber, Plastic, Steel1000 lbs.No24"25 1/2"22" to 23.5"
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C92S-NDTSteel---No---
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D92-5S-NDTSteel---No---
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C92-30S-NDTSteel---No---
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B91S-NDTSteel55 gal., 85 gal.Steel-No---
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Ergonomic Drum Trucks

StyleModelMaterialCapacityLift HeightHeightDepthDrum SizeColorRear Caster Dia.Price (inc. VAT)
ADRUM-55-SCL-EDecal, Label900 lbs.23 5/8"64"38 5/8"Any SizeYellow5"£3,832.49
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BDRUM-55-SCLSteel500 lbs.10 1/4"41"43"-Yellow5"£4,104.75
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Ergomatic Standard Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
AERGO-1000-OBSERGO-1000-OBS
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BERGO-1500-DP-SLERGO-1500-DP-SL
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CERGO 1000ERGO 1000
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DERGO 1000-DH-BCERGO 1000-DH-BC
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DERGO 1000-DH-SRJ-BCERGO 1000-DH-SRJ-BC
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EERGO 1000-HE-PLERGO 1000-HE-PL
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FERGO 1000-SLERGO 1000-SL
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GERGO 1000-SRJ-BCERGO 1000-SRJ-BC
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HERGO DP 1500ERGO DP 1500
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IERGO HR 800-BCERGO HR 800-BC
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IERGO HR 800- DH-SRJ-BCERGO HR 800- DH-SRJ-BC
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IERGO HR 800-SRJ-BCERGO HR 800-SRJ-BC
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Heavy Duty Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
A2-A-HD-BHDL2-A-HD-BHDL
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B3-A-HD-BHDL3-A-HD-BHDL
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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.

StyleModelOverall WidthOverall LengthOverall HeightDrum CapacityFinishRotationConstructionRotation AnglePrice (inc. VAT)
A30YP2331 3/4"52 1/8"77 1/8"55 gal.Powder Coat360°Steel360°£1,743.28
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B30YP2231 3/4"52 1/8"77 1/8"55 gal.Powder Coat360°Steel360°£1,743.28
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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