Stainless-Steel Drum Rotator (Pneumatic)

ATEX and UKEX classified areas require zoned equipment. We offer air-powered equipment for use in these zoned areas. An airline connection powers a pneumatic-hydraulic pump, which in turn supplies oil to the hydraulic lifting system. The pneumatic system is very robust and requires a minimal amount of maintenance even in high-duty environments. We are able to supply drum handling equipment with additional air-hydraulic functions including power clamp, rotation and drive -  these options improve efficiency in the workplace by increasing the speed of operations.

We use German hot-rolled stainless steel channel profiles in the construction of our lifting chassis. The hot-rolled channels are very strong and provide a solid foundation for all our stainless steel drum tippers. 

Stainless steel precision bearings allow the lift carriage to move up and down the chassis with a minimal amount of friction. The hydraulic lift ram and rotational worm-wheel gearbox are both protected within stainless steel to safeguard them from corrosion. All stainless steel parts used are either polished using mechanical equipment or aqua blasted using an aluminium oxide and glass bead blasting system. The finish of the stainless steel is smooth and clean making it an ideal choice for use in clean manufacturing areas including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) areas.

A tiller at the back of the unit is used to steer the unit's two rear castors. The steering moves both rear castors together providing exceptional control and manoeuvrability. Operators are able to achieve a tight turning radius when the unit is being used in confined narrow areas.

We use only high-quality wheels and bearings in the assembly of our equipment. It is important that quality wheel components are used to make the rolling resistance as low as possible; a low rolling resistance makes the unit easy to move around.

ATEX and UKEX drum handling equipment is required in flammable environments, we have a long history of designing and building equipment for these hazardous environments. Having assisted hundreds of companies that handle drums in zoned areas we understand different applications and can offer ATEX and UKEX drum decanting equipment to suit.

Our manual-hydraulic and pneumatic-hydraulic drum rotators can be supplied 'Ex' rated, suitable for use in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments. Each of our drum decanting units is manufactured in the UK. Our engineers ensure electrical continuity throughout the unit and that a path to ground is always present for each model. Each piece of equipment is supplied with a manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity which states compliance with the directives and relevant British and ISO Standards.