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An engineer positions the STS drum dispenser ready for decanting a steel 200 litre drum.

205L Drum Dispensing Cradle

DCR01

Our Drum Dispensing Cradle allows for easy decanting of 200L drums from vertical to horizontal. Designed for steel and plastic drums, it has a 350mm decanting height, movable handle, and braked castors - perfect for safe, effortless drum decanting.

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Features

Drawing on decades of industry experience, we have continuously refined our products to incorporate superior features.

Safely rotate drums into the horizontal

Using leverage and a unique geometry, our drum dispenser can significantly reduce the amount of effort you need to use to move and decant drums. You can rotate drums weighing up to 300kg ergonomically, with an input load below 25kg.

<25kg Input force
The engineer tips a 200L steel drum using the STS drum dispenser.
  • Reduce injuries
  • Increase efficiency
  • Easy to use
  • No maintenance
  • 20+ year lifespan
  • ATEX available
The STS drum dispenser with the drum secured horizontally ready for dispensing the contents.

Specification

DCR01 205L Drum Dispensing Cradle

  • Rated capacity

    300kg

  • Drum compatibility

    Tight-head and flat-sided steel and plastic drums of between 200 and 220 litres

  • Manual force required to operate

    Less than 25kg

  • Dispensing height

    350mm

  • Wheel specification

    Hard-wearing nylon wheels and rear plated-steel braked swivel castors

  • Loading and unloading

    Can be loaded and unloaded with STS models: DTC01, DTP04, DTP05 and DTP08

  • Compliance

    CE / UKCA

DCR01-Ex ATEX 205L Drum Dispensing Cradle

  • Rated capacity

    300kg

  • Drum compatibility

    Tight-head and flat-sided steel and plastic drums of between 200 and 220 litres

  • Manual force required to operate

    Less than 25kg

  • Dispensing height

    350mm

  • Wheel specification

    Aluminium-centred wheels with conductive elasticated rubber tyres and precision bearings, stainless steel rear-braked swivel castors

  • Loading and unloading

    Can be loaded and unloaded with STS models: DTC01, DTP04, DTP05 and DTP08

  • Compliance

    CE / UKCA

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

Drum Dispensing Cradle (Model: DCR01)
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Technical specification

See the full technical specification for our 205L Drum Dispensing Cradle for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
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Instruction manual

View the instruction manual for our 205L Drum Dispensing Cradle, which details how to safely operate and maintain the unit.
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Upgrades

We understand that every application is unique, which is why we offer customisation and upgrades to tailor your machine to your specific requirements.

ATEX rated for gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22

We can provide a fully-certified ATEX drum cradle for use in hazardous workspaces. Our DCR01-Ex is suitable for gas and dust classified spaces: Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22, where explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist.

Our 'Ex' rated cradle is manufactured to ensure electrical continuity, and a path to ground is always present. We supply our ATEX models with a manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, which states compliance with the directives and relevant British and ISO Standards.

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ATEX Drum Dispensing Cradle on wheels showing 205L drum with tap fitted, ready for decanting flammable product.
STS equipment is of exceptional quality and at the forefront of handling innovation – so much so that many other pieces of handling equipment lay abandoned, with operators preferring to use the STS equipment!
The quality of the equipment is exceptional. Since implementing this equipment the risks associated with our site’s manual handling tasks have been greatly reduced and processes have become more efficient.
The product has been a massive success with the employees, and the fact that you allowed us to try before buying was a hit. All in all working with you and your team has been a very good experience.
STS is always the first place I look if I need handling equipment!
It is a refreshing experience to work with a business that is interested in developing its product in line with the customer’s requirements. Be assured, we will always recommend your services to people within our organisation and outside our organisation when the opportunity arises.
We are completely satisfied with the product. It completely removes our manual handling risk from manoeuvring drums and is suitable in our restricted space.

The complete package

Our customers trust us to deliver a complete package, saving your team time and eliminating unnecessary hassles. From shipping to spare parts, find out below.

Global shipping

At STS, we ensure your handling equipment arrives wherever it's needed, whether in the UK or globally. Our streamlined shipping options, both local and international, are designed to offer a hassle-free, reliable experience. Contact us today for a no-obligation shipping quote. If you would prefer to collect your order, that is also something we can accommodate.

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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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