Unique leg design

This model features straddle legs (800mm internal width) that have been designed to go around a 1200mm x 800mm Euro pallet. The unit has been designed to be both small and lightweight allowing drums to be placed directly onto the floor. We can offer this design with under-pallet legs compatible with Euro pallets that have an opening on the 800mm side, please see our Euro Pallet Hydraulic Drum Lifter for further details.

Universal drum catch

Our stainless steel universal drum gripping mechanism easily adjusts to connect to a wide range of drums of different types, sizes and materials. The top hook on the catch can be adjusted with a locking pin to adapt to drums with different lip designs. For a breakdown of the barrels that are compatible with this product, see the drum suitability document below.

Stainless-steel ladder rack

Operators can easily adjust the position of the catch-up and down the ladder rack to accommodate drums of different heights. The ladder rack is manufactured from 304-grade stainless steel suitable for a wide range of industries. For a detailed breakdown of the drum heights that are compatible with this product, please see the specification document below.

Manual hydraulic pump

All our manual-lift units are fitted with UK-made high-quality hand pumps. We ensure that every hydraulic system is both reliable and free of defects. The STS hand pump is easy to operate, operators simply pump the handle up and down to raise the load and then turn a hand-operated valve to lower drums back down to the ground or onto a Euro pallet. Our team of assembly engineers test and inspect every hand pump to ensure zero defects.

Drum suitability

The DTP03 manual-hydraulic drum lifter can handle a wide variety of drum types and sizes including plastic MAUSER drums and fibreboard drums. This is especially useful if your firm handles many different types of drums on a daily or weekly basis. For an in-depth breakdown of the drums with which this unit is compatible, please see the document below. If the barrels you use are not shown in the document, please contact us and we will be happy to advise you.

ATEX / UKEX-certified for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)

Within certain factories explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist, creating a requirement for explosion-proof equipment. These hazardous areas are classified as ATEX or UKEX. STS provides fully-certified 'Ex' rated drum handlers for use in these areas. Our DTP03-Ex model is suitable for use in gas and dust classified spaces: Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22. The drum handler is manufactured to ensure electrical continuity, and therefore a path to ground is always present. We supply our ATEX / UKEX units with a manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity which states compliance with the directives and relevant British and ISO Standards.