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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 -

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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DAYTON -

Drum Lifting Hooks/Slings

StyleModelMaterialOverall WidthOverall LengthFinishConstructionOverall HeightDrum CapacityTypePrice
A1XWA5Polyester1"100"------
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B1XWA3Polyester2"40"-----€69.46
B1XWA4Polyester2"48"------
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C12R540Steel28 ft.23"Industrial YellowWelded Steel8.5 ft.30 gal. to 55 gal.Hoist Mounted, Open Head€231.90
D30YP25Steel2 3/4"30 1/2"Powder CoatingSteel-55 gal.Vertical€215.49
E21VG59Steel5"36 5/8"Powder CoatingSteel2"55 gal.Vertical€281.79
F21VG38Steel33"8"Powder CoatingSteel8"-One Drum€1,106.69
G21VG35Steel9"19 3/4"Powder CoatingSteel18 1/2"30 gal.Vertical€224.07
H21VG32Steel3 1/2"-Powder CoatingSteel1 1/4"30 gal., 55 gal., 85 gal.Vertical€133.90
I12R541Steel33.25 ft.8"Industrial YellowWelded Steel45.5 ft.55 gal.Geared€1,199.47
J12R538Steel27 ft.8"Industrial YellowWelded Steel44 ft.55 gal.Manual€669.69
K21VG36Steel16"24"Powder CoatingSteel9"55 gal.Vertical€213.29
L21VG53Steel2 3/4"40"Powder CoatingSteel2 3/8"30 gal., 55 gal., 85 gal.Vertical€98.53
M12R543Steel9 ft.24"Industrial YellowWelded Steel16 ft.55 gal., 85 gal.-€221.75
N21VG33Steel8"17 1/2"Powder CoatingSteel8"55 gal.-€153.44
O12R542Steel23 ft.37 3/4"Industrial YellowWelded Steel13 ft.55 gal.Vertical€159.14
P12R539Steel29 ft.29"Industrial YellowWelded Steel18.5 ft.55 gal.Manual€389.82
Q30YP26Steel22 1/2"-Powder CoatingSteel2"30 gal. to 55 gal.Vertical€210.83
R21VG58Steel37 1/2"21 1/4"Powder CoatingSteel-30 gal.Vertical€225.83
S21VG37Steel27"8"Powder CoatingSteel8"-One Drum€635.36
G21VG34Steel9"24"Powder CoatingSteel16"55 gal.Vertical€228.71
T30YP27Steel33"30"Powder CoatingSteel8"55 gal.-€1,228.98
VESTIL -

FMDL Series Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters

StyleModelCapacityDepthLift StyleNo. Of DrumsHeightStyleMaterialColorPrice
AFMDL-2-LDS-B1-40 3/25"Dual231 1/4"BeltSteelBlue€1,868.66
BFMDL-2-LDS-R3-46 1/2"Dual2-RollerSteelBlue€1,848.74
CFMDL-11000 lbs.40 3/25"Single131 1/8"-SteelBlue€1,451.83
DFMDL-1-LDS-R31000 lbs.46 1/2"Single131 1/4"RollerSteelBlue€1,226.55
EFMDL-1-LDS-B11000 lbs.40 3/25"Single131 1/4"BeltSteelBlue€1,237.62
FFMDL-22000 lbs.40 3/25"Dual231 1/8"-SteelBlue€2,242.51
LIFTOMATIC -

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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LIFTOMATIC -

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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VESTIL -

Ergonomic Drum Trucks

StyleModelCapacityLift HeightHeightDepthMaterialDrum SizeColorRear Caster Dia.Price
ADRUM-55-SCL500 lbs.10 1/4"41"43"Steel-Yellow5"€4,294.78
BDRUM-55-SCL-E900 lbs.23 5/8"64"38 5/8"SteelAny SizeYellow5"€4,009.91
MORSE DRUM -

Custom Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialDrum SizeDrum MaterialCapacitySpark ResistantOverall WidthOverall LengthDrum Dia.
A86S-NDTCarbon Steel55 gal.Fiber, Plastic, Steel1000 lbs.No24"25 1/2"22" to 23.5"
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B90S-NDTCarbon Steel55 gal., 85 gal.-1000 lbs.No---
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A91S-NDTSteel55 gal., 85 gal.Steel-No---
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C92-30S-NDTSteel---No---
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D92-5S-NDTSteel---No---
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C92S-NDTSteel---No---
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VALLEY CRAFT -

Semi-Powered Drum Lifts And Rotators

StyleModelLift HeightHeightOverall LengthDrum Dia.Overall HeightDrum MaterialOverall WidthDrum CapacityPrice
AF88569C371"90"46"14" to 24"78"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€9,267.08
BF88585C371"78"45"18" to 24"78"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€11,322.18
CF88587C171"78"62"18" to 24"78"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€12,899.36
DF88588C084"78"62"18" to 24"90"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€13,377.29
EF88566C684"90"43"14" to 24"90"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€8,215.63
FF88570C084"90"46"14" to 24"90"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€9,792.80
GF88586C284"78"45"18" to 24"90"Steel30"30 gal., 55 gal.€11,847.91
VALLEY CRAFT -

Manual Drum Lifts And Rotators

StyleModelLift HeightHeightOverall LengthOverall HeightDrum MaterialOverall WidthDrum Dia.Drum CapacityPrice
AF88563B971"90"43"78"Steel30"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€7,164.18
BF88580B871"78"46"78"Steel30"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€8,741.36
CF88564B884"90"43"90"Steel30"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€7,689.91
DF88581B784"78"46"90"Steel30"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€9,267.08
MORSE DRUM -

Lifting Hooks

StyleModelCapacitySpark ResistantColorDrum SizeDrum MaterialOverall LengthDrum HeightDrum PositionPrice
A41M1000 lbs.YesSilver55 gal.-36"34" to 36"-€354.23
B411000 lbs.NoBlue55 gal.Steel36"34" to 36"Horizontal€227.20
C422000 lbs.No-55 gal.Steel---€497.23
LIFTOMATIC -

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
RFQ
LIFTOMATIC -

Ergomatic Power Drive Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
AERGO 750-CB-PWPLERGO 750-CB-PWPL
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BERGO 750-CB-PWPL-HRERGO 750-CB-PWPL-HR
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CERGO 750-CB-PWPL-SFERGO 750-CB-PWPL-SF
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LIFTOMATIC -

Economical Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
ABHDLBHDL
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BBHDL-SLBHDL-SL
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CBHDL-SSBHDL-SS
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DBHSLBHSL
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LIFTOMATIC -

High Volume Hoist and Crane Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
AL4CBL4CB
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BS4CBS4CB
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CS6FCBS6FCB
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Special Application Crane and Hoist Mounted Drum Handlers

StyleModelMPN
ABHFLBHFL
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BBHPLBHPL
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VESTIL -

Drum Lifters

Vestil drum lifters are ideal for lifting, moving and positioning 30- and 55-gallon steel drums with the help of an overhead chain and a hoist machine / fork truck. All units feature one-piece steel construction with a baked-in powder coat finish for delivering load capacities up to 1500 lb and an ergonomic locking mechanism for securely gripping the drum lid.

StyleModelCapacityHeightDepthMaterialDrum MaterialColorOverall WidthOverall LengthPrice
AFDT-221000 lbs.16 1/4"17 3/8"SteelSteelBlue--€171.73
BDL-311500 lbs.20 3/4"20.812"SteelSteelBlue4"20 7/8"€217.20
MORSE DRUM -

86 Series Below Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialCapacityLifting PointNo. Of DrumsDrum MaterialDrum SizeOverall WidthDrum Dia.Price
A86Carbon Steel1000 lbs.-1Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"€603.49
B86S-2DCarbon Steel1000 lbs.-2Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"-
RFQ
C86S-2LPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.2-Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"-
RFQ
D86S-FPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"€987.53
E86S-FPHDCarbon Steel2000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"€3,144.49
F86S-3LPCarbon Steel1000 lbs.3-Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"-
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G86-SSStainless Steel1000 lbs.--Fiber, Plastic, Steel55 gal.24"22" to 23.5"€1,515.94
MORSE DRUM -

90 Series Verti-Karrier Below Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialCapacityDrum SizeSpark ResistantDrum Dia.Drum MaterialFinishGradePrice
A90Carbon Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.No22 1/16" to 22 7/16"Steel--€322.25
B90-30Carbon Steel1000 lbs.30 gal.No18 1/16" to 18 7/16"Steel--€356.90
C90-85Carbon Steel1000 lbs.85 gal.No-Steel--€576.06
D90MCarbon Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.Yes22 1/16" to 22 7/16"Steel---
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E90S-HDCarbon Steel2000 lbs.55 gal.No22 1/16" to 22 7/16"Steel---
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F90-SSStainless Steel1000 lbs.55 gal.No22 1/16" to 22 7/16"SteelBead Blast304€779.63
MORSE DRUM -

92 Series Below-Hook Drum Lifters

StyleModelMaterialDrum SizeDrum Dia.Spark ResistantCapacityDrum TypeFinishGradePrice
A92-30Carbon Steel30 gal. to 55 gal.15" to 23"No1000 lbs.Rimmed--€259.88
B92-30SSStainless Steel30 gal. to 55 gal.15" to 23"No1000 lbs.RimmedBead Blast304€533.26
C92-SSStainless Steel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"No1000 lbs.RimmedBead Blast304€558.74
D92Steel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"No1000 lbs.Rimmed--€526.48
E92MSteel30 gal. to 85 gal.18" to 26"Yes1000 lbs.Rimmed---
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VALLEY CRAFT -

Industrial Drum Lifts And Transporters

StyleModelDrum Dia.Drum CapacityDrum TypeDrum MaterialLift HeightOverall WidthOverall LengthOverall HeightPrice
AF88576B49" to 18"-CylinderSteel20"35"50"62"€2,862.80
BF88577B314" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.Fiber, Plastic, SteelSteel-35"50"62"€2,862.80
CF88575C518" to 28"30 gal., 55 gal., 85 gal.-Steel-35"50"62"€2,862.80
VALLEY CRAFT -

Pneumatic Semi-Powered Drum Lifts And Rotators

StyleModelLift HeightOverall HeightDrum MaterialHeightOverall WidthOverall LengthDrum Dia.Drum CapacityPrice
AF88589B971"78"Steel78"30"43"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€7,689.91
BF88590B684"90"Steel78"30"43"14" to 24"30 gal., 55 gal.€8,215.63

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.