The fully automatic beak grip improves efficiency within the workplace. The drum gripper is able to grip onto a range of different 205L steel and plastic drums with ease. The operator simply drives the unit towards the drum until the gripper makes contact, they then raise the gripper and it automatically clamps the top lip of the drum while simultaneously lifting the drum. We can offer a range of different drum grippers suitable for different drum types, sizes and applications.
Key product features
Automatic beak grip
Automatic beak grip
Battery powered drive system
Battery powered drive system
Our battery-powered drive system comprises two 180Ah batteries and an electric drive motor. The efficient drive motor is controlled using a rear tiller assembly which combines industry-standard controls as well as the drum lit and lower functions. An on-board battery charger is located within the control box, simply connect a mains power supply to the unit whenever the batteries are low to return the unit to a fully-charged state. Our powered drum lifters are designed, built and tested in our UK manufacturing facility.
Counterbalance design
Counterbalance design
A counterbalanced design is the most popular type of drum lifter; with no legs in front of the lifter, drums can be placed without difficulty on a range of different platforms including pallets, bunds, conveyors, machines and dollies. Our counterbalance drum handler can be specified for different drum weights; for example, if you handle very heavy 400kg drums we can supply a suitable unit with sufficient counterweight. All units we design are in conformance with relevant British Standards for stability to ensure only the safest equipment is supplied to our customers.
Tiller controls
Tiller controls
Our battery-operated drive system is controlled from the rear via a steerable tiller. When placing drums precision is important, the speed control is variable and is adjusted using the throttles on the tiller. An anti-trap switch protects operators during use and a built-in horn is fitted to warn personnel in the vicinity. The tiller controls are similar to that of a mobile stacker truck which means operators will find controls familiar.
Drum suitability
Drum suitability
As with our other drum lifters, you can use the Powered Drum Lifter / Handler with a wide variety of drum types and sizes, which is useful if you handle different drums in your plant. For details on compatible drums please see our drum suitability document. If the drums you use are not shown in the document please contact us and we can offer advice and guidance.
Specification
DPC01-R500 Drum Handler
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Safe working load (SWL)
350kg
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Pallet straddle
N/A
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Pallet approach
Approaches any flat side of a pallet, no legs in front of the lifter
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Drum compatibility
Steel, plastic and fibreboard drums, 100-220 litres (incl. MAUSER drums)
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Drum gripping catch
Automatic drum gripper suitable for use with different drum lips, catch is also height adjustable
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Lift stroke
500mm
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Under-drum clearance
370mm
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Lifting system
Electric-hydraulic lift via hydraulic pump and ram arrangement
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Guarding
Shatterproof clear polycarbonate
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Metal preparation
Grit blasted mild steel, aqua blasted stainless steel parts
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Surface finish
Primer and polyester powder coated mild steel, stainless steel is smooth and clean
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Unit colour
RAL 5010 (blue)
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Front wheels
Fixed 160mm castors with precision bearings, aluminium centred with polyurethane tyres
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Rear wheel
Electric power drive wheel, 24V, 1000W
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Tiller drive control
Rear tiller drive, includes lift control, emergency stop button and anti-trap protection button
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On-board charger
230V on-board smart battery charger
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Compliance
CE / UKCA
Optional features
Stainless-steel model
We offer 304-grade stainless steel drum lifters, suitable for clean rooms as well as good manufacturing practice (GMP) areas.
Tall-lift model
We can provide this unit with a taller lifting ram (up to 760mm lift stroke), allowing you to place drums onto high containment bunds.
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.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 Drum Handler (Counterbalance) for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
Instruction manual
View the instruction manual for our Drum Handler (Counterbalance), 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.