Our side-shift function is unique: sixteen precision bearings allow you to smoothly slide the central lifter left and right, so accessing the whole pallet is simple and straightforward. Once secured, you can move the drum lifter trolley over the pallet to pick up the drum. When lowering a drum to the floor, the side-shift function gives you precise control, reducing placement gaps between drums.
Key product features
Side-shift lifter body
Side-shift lifter body
Universal drum catch
Universal drum catch
We cut this catch from stainless steel with a precision laser, and we use it on a variety of our products. You can easily adjust the catch to connect securely to drums of different types, sizes and materials. For a breakdown of the drums that are compatible with this product, see the drum suitability document below.
Stainless-steel ladder rack
Stainless-steel ladder rack
This enables you to move the drum catch to different levels to cater for a variety of drum heights; position the catch lower for shorter drums and higher for taller ones. See the technical specification below for a full breakdown of the drum heights that are compatible with this product.
Manual hydraulic pump
Manual hydraulic pump
We fit only the highest quality UK-made pumps to our drum lifters. The pump is easy to operate, operators simply pump the handle to raise the load and then turn a precision valve to lower drums to the ground or onto pallets. Each lift system is assembled by hand in our factory ensuring circuits are clean, reliable and long lasting. Our team of engineers tests and inspects every pump during the manufacturing process ensuring zero defects.
Chemical-resistant wheels
Chemical-resistant wheels
To ensure this product performs in all conditions, we source high-quality elasticated rubber wheels. We also use rubber-sealed (RS) precision bearings, which offer premium wheel performance in harsh environments. In order to get the most out of this unit we recommend you use it on smooth surfaces.
Drum suitability
Drum suitability
The DTP04 Side-Shift Drum Positioner can handle a wide range of drum types and sizes – especially useful if you need to handle a variety of drums. For a breakdown of 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.
ATEX-certified for gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)
ATEX-certified for gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 (optional)
Within certain industries explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist, these areas are classified as ATEX. We provide fully-certified ATEX drum lifters for use in these hazardous areas.
Our DTP04-Ex Side Shift Drum Positioner is suitable for gas and dust classified spaces: Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22. The drum lifter is manufactured to ensure electrical continuity, a path to ground is always present. We supply our ATEX units with a manufacturer’s EU Declaration of Conformity.
Optional features
ATEX option
Suitable for use in an ATEX Zone 1 environment and certified to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU: for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Stainless-steel model
We offer a range of stainless finishes 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, allowing you to place drums onto high containment bunds should this be one of your requirements.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 Side-Shift Drum Positioner for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
Instruction manual
View the instruction manual for our Side-Shift Drum Positioner, 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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