In many companies, hazardous substances are stored in drums. However, the need for safe and ergonomic transport is underestimated. Incorrect handling can lead to serious environmental and health hazards - in the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances. In addition, employees are also at risk by manually transporting, lifting or holding drums. Suitable work equipment reduces the risks of in-house drum handling to a minimum. We introduce you to essential products for different application situations.

1  Drum Dollies

Universal for easy transport

Application:

Drum dollies consist of a stable floor platform with smooth-running castors. They allow easy maneuvering of standing drums at the workplace as well as transport over short distances. Thanks to their lightweight, space-saving design and their exceptional maneuverability, drum dollies are also ideal for use in areas where space is limited.

Product information:

• Different sizes for all common drum types 
• With drawbar for a more comfortable transport
• With tilt function, eg for emptying the drum by pump
• Made of stainless steel, especially for the food or pharmaceutical sector
• With integrated spill tray (PE or steel)
• Electrically dissipative models for use in hazardous areas

2  Drum Carts

Safe transport with significantly reduced effort

Application:

With a drum cart, heavy drums can be transported over much longer distances with significantly reduced effort. An integrated transport safety device in the form of a belt or a chain ensures a secure hold. Some models offer additional practical functions.

Product information:

• Different sizes for all common drum types
• Fully rubberized tires for particularly smooth-running transport or pneumatic tires for use on uneven surfaces
• With tilt function for emptying the drum by pump
• With tilt function and stability, eg for filling from lying drums
• With function for loading spill pallets (depending on the model up to 365 mm tub height)
• Electrically dissipative models for use in hazardous areas

3  Vertical Drum Lifter

Lifting drums in hard to reach places

Application:

For special application situations such as the loading of a drum or the targeted lifting of a drum, forklift attachments or drum lifters are the ideal choice. They consist of sturdy steel or flexible chain constructions that are simply hooked to the crane.

Product information:

• Different sizes for all common drum types
• Models for standing or lying drums

4  Forklift Attachments

Motorized transport over long distances

Application:

If you require drums to be transported outdoors but do not want to buy a completely new machine, practical attachments can be added to your forklift trucks, allowing your forklift to pick up and transport drums safely. 

Product information:

• Different sizes for all common barrel types (60, 205 and 220 litre barrels)
• Grippers that allow the simultaneous transport of 2 drums
• Electrically dissipative models for use in hazardous areas
• Special drum turner which allows the barrel to tilt for filling or storage
• Special drum gripper for lifting lying barrels 
• Drum tongs for controlled turning and filling
• One-person operation

5  Drum Handlers

Load pallets, sumps or shelves effortlessly

Application:

Drum handlers are indispensable tools for loading pallets, sumps or shelves. The effortless and precise lifting and lowering of the drum is usually realized by means of a lifting drawbar or foot hydraulics. Standard integrated castors ensure good maneuverability and also enable transport over shorter distances.

Product information:

• Different sizes for all common drum types 
• With special drum turner, which allows tilting of the drum for filling or further storage
• Various construction and lifting heights for different applications
• Various, partly adjustable suspension variants allow overrunning or underruning of pallets or cornering
• Battery-powered models for lifting and lowering without manual effort (optimal ergonomics for frequent use)
• Certified models for use in hazardous areas