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Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Pneumatic)

STP01-RRH01-Ex

The ultimate in versatility, our power clamp drum tipper can lift and tip drums and barrels from 50 to 220 litres. This unit is pneumatic-hydraulic powered and suitable for ATEX / UKEX areas; gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. An airline connection provides air to the system which powers all the hydraulic functions.

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STP01-RRH01-Ex

The ultimate in versatility, our power clamp drum tipper can lift and tip drums and barrels from 50 to 220 litres. This unit is pneumatic-hydraulic powered and suitable for ATEX / UKEX areas; gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. An airline connection provides air to the system which powers all the hydraulic functions.

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Key product features

Fully compliant circuits

Fully compliant circuits

Our qualified engineers install the lift circuits and ensure they’re fully compliant. We fit mandatory safety features and emergency stops on all of our drum handling equipment to keep you and your operators safe.


Each power-clamp drum rotator has a clamp pressure gauge located on the rear panel, operators are able to monitor the clamp pressure during use to ensure the drum remains clamped securely in the head. Burst valves protect hydraulic circuits from pressure drops should a hose be damaged during use.

Powered drum clamp and forward rotation

Powered drum clamp and forward rotation

If a large number of drums are being handled each day, our fully-powered model offers a great solution. Operators manoeuvre the unit up to the drum, clamp the pads securely around the circumference, lift and then tip the contents. 


The powered functions save time along with reducing manual handling; as such, this is a popular drum tilter for high-throughput applications.

​Clamping pad designs

​Clamping pad designs

The flexible pads adapt to the contours of the drums and are able to accommodate a wide range of drum diameters from 280mm to 610mm. The power-clamp pads can be configured to allow drums to be removed from the corner of a pallet. Each gripping head can be tailored to suit your specific lifting application. When handling only 200- to 220-litre drums flexible pads are not required, in this instance, we can supply fixed radius pads with a rubber lining.

Controllable rear-wheel steering

Controllable rear-wheel steering

Ackermann rear-wheel steering gives you maximum directional control when tipping drums into your process. The wheels are 160mm in diameter and contain two precision bearings, and we fit park brakes on all models. We can also provide you with custom leg configurations along with a power-drive option, should you need them.

Power clamp drum suitability

Power clamp drum suitability

Our power-clamp unit is universal by design and is suitable for a wide range of drum types and sizes. The versatile clamping pads can be provided for handling drums with a diameter range of between 280mm and 610mm; the drum rotator can handle drums of up to 1000mm in height.

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ATEX / UKEX-certified for gas and dust zones 1,2, 21 and 22

ATEX / UKEX-certified for gas and dust zones 1,2, 21 and 22

When explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist, we are able to supply ATEX and UKEX drum tipping equipment. Our pneumatic-hydraulic model can be certified for use in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments. 


Each of our 'Ex' drum handlers is designed to ensure electrical continuity, a path to ground is always present. We supply a manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity showing compliance with the directives and relevant British and ISO Standards.

Specification

STP01-RRH01-Ex Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Pneumatic-ATEX / UKEX)

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    300kg

  • Functions

    Powered lift/lower, power clamp, power rotation, manual push/pull 

  • Power details

    Air powered - requires min: 400L/min, optimum: 760L/min at 6 bar with 13mm flexible air hose

  • Controls

    Silicone booted control buttons and emergency stop

  • Lift height

    1500mm 

  • Tipping clearance

    1470mm at 15° tip angle / 1400mm at 30° tip angle (205 litre drum) 

  • Drum compatibility

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

  • Clamping head

    Hydraulic constant-tension clamping head with pressure gauge for handling all drum types - ‘hands off’ drum handling solution

  • Powered Rotation

    Rotation via powered gearbox assembly, fully invert drums to 180° to emply the contents

  • Construction

    Mild steel construction with stainless steel clamp pads and arm covers

  • Metal preparation

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

  • Surface finish

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

  • Powder coat colour

    RAL 5010 (blue)

  • Guarding

    Anti-static polycarbonate shatterproof clear guarding

  • Leg dimensions

    Inside straddle width 850mm, total outside width 1080mm

  • Front wheels

    Two fixed 160mm wheels, aluminium centred with electrically conductive polyurethane tyres and precision bearings

  • Rear wheels

    Two tiller steered 160mm wheels, aluminium centred with electrically conductive polyurethane tyres and precision bearings

  • Noise

    Less than 76 dBA

  • Compliance

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

Optional features

ATEX / UKEX option

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

Stainless-steel model

We can offer a range of stainless finishes on this product, suitable for clean rooms as well as good manufacturing practice (GMP) areas.

Power-drive system

When moving drums over long distances you may need power drive. Our power-drive tiller steering offers effortless control utilising a unique pneumatic drive system.

Telescopic/variable lift height

Single- and dual-mast models are available, depending on the lift height required. Single masts offer around 1500mm lift whereas telescopic masts offer 2700mm.

Variable leg dimensions

When machinery integration is critical we can modify leg dimensions to suit your facility.

Load-cell weighing system

With our load-cell system you can weigh drums while you handle them. A wireless handheld display 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.

ATEX Pneumatic Power Clamp Drum Tipper (STP01-RRH01-Ex)
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Technical specification

See the full technical specification for our Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Pneumatic) for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
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Instruction manual

View the instruction manual for our Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Pneumatic), which details how to safely operate and maintain the unit.
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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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