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Drum / Barrel Mover (Side-Shift)

DTP04-R500-1250

This is the most versatile barrel mover on the market. Our unique over-pallet lifter allows you to load and unload an entire pallet of drums from just one side, this suits work areas where pallets of drums are stored along a wall.

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Drum mover being used to lower a 200 litre steel drum to the floor. Side-Shift Drum Lifter preparing to unload drums from a full pallet. Operator using an STS drum lifter to load drums from the side of a pallet. Drum lifter loading plastic drums on and off pallets.

DTP04-R500-1250

This is the most versatile barrel mover on the market. Our unique over-pallet lifter allows you to load and unload an entire pallet of drums from just one side, this suits work areas where pallets of drums are stored along a wall.

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Key product features

Handles a wide range of drums

The universal catch on the drum depalletiser attaches to the rim of a drum.

Handles a wide range of drums

Industrial products are supplied in all different types and styles of drums, including steel, plastic, and fibreboard. You can easily adjust the catch on this model to securely connect to these different containers. For a breakdown of the drums that are compatible with this product, see the drum suitability document below.

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Vertical height adjustment

Side-shift drum lifter handling tall and short MAUSER drums.

Vertical height adjustment

In the same way that we need to handle different drum styles, we are also faced with different drum sizes in the workplace. It is therefore important that your drum handling equipment can handle both tall and short drums. With our drum lifter models you can move the drum catch to different levels to cater to a variety of drum heights; position the catch lower for shorter drums and higher for taller ones.

Precise drum placement

A birds-eye view of the lifter body of the STS Side-Shift Drum Lifter

Precise drum placement

Our side-shift function is unique: fourteen precision bearings allow you to smoothly slide the central lifter left and right making accessing the whole pallet simple and easy. Once the central lifter is locked in place, you can move the drum handler over the pallet to pick up the drum. When lowering a drum to the floor, the side-shift function provides precise control and helps to reduce placement gaps between drums.

Drum suitability

Varying sizes of drums that can be accommodated by the Side-Shift Drum Depalletiser

Drum suitability

The DTP04 Side-Shift Drum Mover can handle a wide range of barrel types and sizes, this is especially useful where products come into your factory from lots of different suppliers. For a breakdown of the barrels with which this product is compatible, please see the drum suitability document below. If the drums you use aren’t in the specification, contact us and we can provide advice and guidance.

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ATEX model for flammable areas (optional)

Front view of an STS ATEX drum lifter (model: DTP04-Ex).

ATEX model for flammable areas (optional)

Within certain industries, explosive atmospheres exist. We provide fully certified 'Ex' rated drum movers for use in these hazardous environments. Our ATEX Side-Shift Barrel Mover is suitable for zones 1, 2, 21, and 22. The ATEX model is manufactured to ensure electrical continuity throughout the lifter with a path to 'ground' always being present. We supply all our units with a manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity which shows compliance with the relevant directives and standards.

Weigh scale display (optional)

Weigh scale displays weight of steel 200 litre drum

Weigh scale display (optional)

When the weight of your drums and their contents is important for your manufacturing operations, we have a built-in solution available that measures the drum weight with an accuracy of +/- 0.1kg. Weighing drums with an STS lifter avoids the need to transport and place drums onto separate floor scales, thus reducing the time and effort required to complete the task.


The battery-powered scales are rechargeable and include features such as 'zero' and 'tare'. The system can be utilised for verifying labeled drum weights and ensuring that there are no material shortages in production. When combining materials into batches, a drum lifter with weigh scales can be used to hold the primary container and keep track of how much has been added to the drum over time.

Stainless steel (optional)

Stainless-Steel Drum Lifter handling a red 200 litre steel drum.

Stainless steel (optional)

Stainless steel drum lifters are well-suited to clean manufacturing areas found in food and pharmaceutical areas among others. This DTP04 model can be upgraded to a 304-grade stainless-steel construction if needed. The welded parts are vibro-polished providing a smooth clean finish that is easy to keep clean. The hydraulic lifting ram is nickel and chrome coated to ensure enhanced corrosion protection and pump assembly is shrouded in a stainless-steel protective enclosure. 

Electric lift (optional)

Operator uses a press button to operate the electric lift function on the DTP04 drum lifter.

Electric lift (optional)

If you need to handle a large quantity of drums each day, you may want to consider our electric lift upgrade. The battery-powered system allows operators to move more drums per hour by eliminating the need to pump the manual lift handle. The push-button lift controls are simple and easy to use and enhance productivity. The onboard batteries have plenty of power, allowing hundreds of drum movements before a recharge is required. When the time comes to charge the unit simply connect the mains-powered battery charger to the lifter.

Specification

DTP04-R500-1250 Side-Shift Drum Lifter

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    350kg

  • Pallet straddle

    1250mm

  • Pallet approach

    Over-pallet straddle, lateral sliding lifter body

  • Drum compatibility

    Steel, plastic and fibreboard drums, 50-220 litres (incl. MAUSER drums)

  • Drum gripping catch

    Adjustable catch for different drum lips, catch is also height adjustable

  • Lift stroke

    500mm

  • Under-drum clearance

    420mm

  • Clearance under lifter body

    170mm from bottom of lifter body to the floor 

  • Lifting system

    Hydraulic 17cc hand-operated pump with lowering valve

  • Guarding

    Shatterproof clear polycarbonate

  • Metal preparation

    Grit-blasted mild steel, vibro-polished stainless steel parts

  • Surface finish

    Primer and polyester powder coated mild steel, stainless steel is smooth and clean

  • Unit colour

    RAL 5010 (blue)

  • Front wheel type

    Fixed 160mm diameter wheels with precision bearings

  • Front wheel material

    Aluminium-centred wheels with polyurethane tyres

  • Rear wheel type

    Braked castors, 100mm diameter with precision bearings

  • Rear wheel material

    Aluminium-centred wheels with polyurethane tyres

  • Compliance

    CE / UKCA

DTP04-R500-1250-Ex ATEX / UKEX Side-Shift Drum Lifter

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    350kg

  • Pallet straddle

    1250mm

  • Pallet approach

    Over-pallet straddle, lateral sliding lifter body

  • Drum compatibility

    Steel, plastic and fibreboard drums, 50-220 litres (incl. MAUSER drums)

  • Drum gripping catch

    Adjustable catch for different drum lips, catch is also height adjustable

  • Lift stroke

    500mm

  • Under-drum clearance

    420mm

  • Clearance under lifter body

    170mm from bottom of lifter body to the floor 

  • Lifting system

    Hydraulic 17cc hand-operated pump with lowering valve

  • Guarding

    Anti-static shatterproof clear polycarbonate

  • Metal preparation

    Grit-blasted mild steel, vibro-polished stainless steel parts

  • Surface finish

    Primer and polyester powder coated mild steel, stainless steel is smooth and clean 

  • Unit colour

    RAL 5010 (blue)

  • Front wheel type

    Fixed 160mm diameter wheels with precision bearings

  • Front wheel material

    Aluminium-centred wheels with anti-static polyurethane tyres

  • Rear wheel type

    Braked castors, 100mm diameter with precision bearings

  • Rear wheel material

    Aluminium-centred wheels with anti-static polyurethane tyres

  • Compliance

    CE / UKCA
    ATEX / UKEX (zones 1, 2, 21, 22)

Optional features

ATEX / UKEX option

We can offer an ATEX / UKEX version of this model, suitable for use in zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments.

Stainless-steel model

We offer a of stainless-steel version of this lifter, suitable for clean manufacturing areas.

Load-cell weighing system

With our load-cell system you can weigh drums while you handle them. A digital read-out provides real-time weight information for quantity-sensitive processes.

Tall-lift model

We can provide this unit with a taller lifting ram, allowing you to place drums onto high containment bunds or tall platforms.

Electric Lift

We can offer this lifter with push-button electric-hydraulic lift to make light work of lifting heavy drums.

Sale or return

In the UK we can supply certain equipment on a sale-or-return basis, meaning you can use a unit on-site for seven days with no obligation to buy it once the trial period is up. Find out more here.

Side-Shift Drum Lifter (Model: DTP04-R500-1250)
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Technical specification

See the full technical specification for our Drum / Barrel Mover (Side-Shift) for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.

Instruction manual

View the instruction manual for our Drum / Barrel Mover (Side-Shift), which details how to safely operate and maintain the unit.

Contact Us

Do you have a manual handling issue we could solve? We’d be happy to discuss any handling concerns and advise on the most suitable STS equipment. You can talk to us via telephone, email and social media.

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