Laser cut from stainless steel, the adjustable drum catch allows you to connect the unit to drums of different types, sizes and materials. For a breakdown of the drums that are compatible with this catch, view the drum suitability document below.
Key product features
Stainless-steel ladder rack
Stainless-steel ladder rack
With our stainless-steel ladder you can adjust the position of the drum catch to accommodate drums of different heights – just move the catch lower for shorter drums and higher for taller drums. For a detailed breakdown of the drum heights that are compatible with this product, please see the drum suitability feature below.
Rear-wheel steering
Rear-wheel steering
Rear-wheel tiller steering provides a tight-turning circle, which is useful if you’re using the Counterbalance Drum Lifting Trolley in confined areas. The steering arrangement features a combined park brake to keep the drum lifter static when not in use.
Manual hydraulic pump
Manual hydraulic pump
We assemble our hydraulic jacks by hand in our UK factory to ensure that each hydraulic system is clean and reliable. During the manufacturing process, our team of engineers tests and inspects every pump to make sure they’re working smoothly and effectively.
Chemical-resistant wheels
Chemical-resistant wheels
To make sure this product performs well in all conditions, we use high-quality elasticated rubber wheels. We also use rubber-sealed (RS) precision bearings: these offer premium wheel performance in harsh environments. To get the most out of this unit we recommend using it on smooth surfaces.
Drum suitability
Drum suitability
As with our other drum depalletisers, you can use the Counterbalance Drum Lifting Trolleys with a wide variety of drum types and sizes, which is useful if you handle different types of drum on a daily basis. For details about the drums 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 offer advice and guidance.
ATEX-certified model for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)
ATEX-certified model for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)
Explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres require operators to use zoned ATEX equipment. We provide fully-certified drum movers for use in these hazardous areas.
The DTP08-Ex Counterbalance Drum Lifting Trolley is suitable for use in ATEX classified spaces: Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22. Electrical continuity - whereby a path to ground is always present – is of key importance when manufacturing ATEX-compliant drum handling equipment. All our ATEX drum lifters are supplied with an EU Declaration of Conformity.
Optional features
ATEX option
We can supply you with an ATEX version of this model, suitable for use in ATEX Zone 1 environments and certified to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Stainless-steel model
We offer a range of stainless finishes on this product, suitable for clean rooms as well as good manufacturing practice (GMP) areas.
Tall-lift model
We can provide this unit with a taller lifting jack, allowing you to place drums onto high containment bunds should this be a requirement.
Increased SWL
We can offer this model with an increased SWL of 350kg. The 350kg-SWL model functions in exactly the same way as the regular model but is simply 230mm longer.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.
Technical specification
See the full technical specification for our Counterbalance Drum Lifting Trolley for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
Instruction manual
View the instruction manual for our Counterbalance Drum Lifting Trolley, 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.
FAQs
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