Universal drum catch

Drum types and sizes are abundant, as such the versatility of drum loading equipment is very important. With our tried and tested drum gripper, drums from 50 to 220 litres in volume, both steel and plastic can be handled with ease. Even HDPE MAUSER drums are easy to handle with this drum lifter. The drum gripper attaches firmly to the upper lip of the drum. Different drum designs are catered for by the operator by simply moving the position of the top hook. As experts in the drum handling field, we are always here to assist you should you require a custom gripper for an unusual or new drum type.

Side-shift lifter body

Sixteen precision bearings allow the lifter section of the drum unloader to slide left and right. The sliding mechanism allows drums to be positioned accurately on a pallet or in the workplace. Due to the extremely low rolling resistance of the bearings, the lifter slides effortlessly even with a fully-loaded 350kg drum attached. The lifter body is locked in position using a simple hand-operated toggle clamp.

Stainless-steel ladder rack

The ladder rack at the front of the drum unloader features a number of different mounting positions. The drum catch can be positioned at different heights for different heights of drums. To reposition the drum catch, a pin is removed, the catch is repositioned and the securing pin re-fitted. The modular rack design allows us to create custom attachments for any unusual drums or bespoke applications.

Manual hydraulic pump

Each stainless steel drum unloader is fitted with a UK-made hydraulic pump assembly. The pump supplies hydraulic oil to a stainless steel sheaved lift ram. The pump itself is encased within a sealed shroud to protect it from dirt and debris. To operate the pump operators simply pump the rear handle back and forth; a precision valve provides control when lowering the drum back down onto the floor or a pallet. All hydraulic circuits are fully cleaned and tested before dispatch ensuring zero defects.

Drum suitability

Using the unique adjustable drum catch our Side-Shift Drum Unloader can handle a huge variety of different drum types and sizes from 50L to 220L, both steel and plastic. Please see the drum suitability document below for a complete breakdown of the drums with which this product is compatible. This is only a sample of the hundreds of compatible drums, if the drums you use are not in the specification please contact us.

ATEX / UKEX-certified for gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)

Within certain industries, explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist as a by-product of the materials and manufacturing techniques being used. These areas are classified as ATEX / UKEX and are classified as either Zone 1, 2, 21 or 22. We offer a range of ATEX / UKEX drum loaders with anti-static wheels, anti-static clear guarding and earthing chains for use in these hazardous environments. We ensure electrical continuity throughout the unit, 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.