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Stainless-Steel Power Drive & Clamp Drum Tipper

STE05 / STP05-RRH01-SS-Ex

We have designed and manufactured a stainless steel fully-powered drum tipper suitable for companies that want to increase efficiency and eliminate manual handling risks. We can supply the unit with two powered options: electric-hydraulic which utilises on-board batteries, or a pneumatic-hydraulic model which can be certified for ATEX and UKEX areas. A power clamp head assembly with flexible pads is fitted to the unit which can handle drums and barrels from 50 to 220 litres.​

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Stainless steel power clamp power drive unit handles a steel drum ready for decanting into a vessel Stainless steel power clamp power driver drum tipper rotates a steel drum. MAUSER drum is clamped using the Stainless Steel Power Clamp Power Driver Drum Tipper. MAUSER drum is held using a power clamp power drive unit.

STE05 / STP05-RRH01-SS-Ex

We have designed and manufactured a stainless steel fully-powered drum tipper suitable for companies that want to increase efficiency and eliminate manual handling risks. We can supply the unit with two powered options: electric-hydraulic which utilises on-board batteries, or a pneumatic-hydraulic model which can be certified for ATEX and UKEX areas. A power clamp head assembly with flexible pads is fitted to the unit which can handle drums and barrels from 50 to 220 litres.​

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Key product features

Power drive system

Power drive stainless steel drum tipper moving a MAUSER drum.

Power drive system

We design, build and test all our power drive drum tippers in our UK manufacturing facility. Sourcing the highest quality parts makes certain that all our units require the minimum of maintenance.


Electric

Suitable for safe areas, this fully-powered drum tipper makes use of an onboard battery bank along with two DC electric motors; one for drive and one for clamp/lift/rotation. When the unit is not in use operators connect a mains power lead to the built-in charger to ensure the unit remains fully charged.


Pneumatic

Our pneumatic units can be certified for use in ATEX and UKEX areas, zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. Operators connect an airline to power a pneumatic-hydraulic circuit which powers the lift, clamp, rotation and drive of the unit. Precise drive control is achieved using a sophisticated pneumatic-hydraulic control circuit.

Rear tiller and control panel

Rear TEMO tiller used on stainless steel drum tipper

Rear tiller and control panel

The power drive system on this unit is controlled from the rear of the unit using a steerable tiller. The speed of the drive is adjusted using throttles and an anti-trap switch ensures the operator is kept safe at all times. The rear control panel features a range of push-button controls for the various functions along with a clamp pressure gauge and an emergency stop button for operators to cut off the unit's power if required.

Powered drum clamp and forward rotation

An STS machine clamping a steel open-top 200 litre drum

Powered drum clamp and forward rotation

Our drum clamping head assembly offers efficiency improvements for those looking to speed up production. Approach a drum on the floor (or the corner of a pallet) and clamp the pads around the drum. The pressure gauge will raise up into the green section telling you the drum is safe to be lifted. The unit can then lift and tip the contents into the appropriate vessel. Rotation can be controlled via the rear panel push-buttons offering complete control while decanting.

Clamping pad design

Small and a large MAUSER drums being clamped in a drum rotator head assembly

Clamping pad design

The flexible rubber gripping pads adapt to the contours of your drums and are able to accommodate a wide range of drum diameters from 280mm to 600mm. The powered clamping 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 drum handling 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.

Drum rotator suitability

A range of drums suitable for being handled by an STS power-clamp drum tipper

Drum rotator suitability

Designed to be as versatile as possible, this power-clamp model can handle a wide range of drum types and sizes. The clamping pads can be provided for handling drums and barrels with a diameter range of between 280mm and 600mm. The system has been designed to handle drums of up to 1000mm in height; this covers the majority of drum types used in the market.

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

ATEX and UKEX stainless steel power drive drum tipper suitable for ATEX environments

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

As experts in the field, we have assisted a variety of manufacturing sectors with their hazardous drum-handling processes. Our power-drive pneumatic-hydraulic drum rotators can be supplied ATEX and UKEX compliant, suitable for use in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments.


Equipment is designed to ensure electrical continuity and that there is always a path to ground. All of our ATEX / UKEX drum handling equipment is supplied with a Declaration of Conformity which states compliance with the directives and relevant British and ISO Standards.

Specification

STE05-RRH01-SS Stainless Steel Power Drive Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Electric)

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    300kg

  • Functions

    Powered lift, clamp, rotation and drive

  • Power details

    Two built-in 142Ah batteries power an electric-hydraulic pump and electric drive motor. Mains 230v smart battery charger built into the control box

  • Controls

    Silicone booted buttons, emergency stop, removable key switch, digital battery condition meter

  • Lift stroke

    1515mm 

  • Tipping clearance

    1415mm at 15° tip angle / 1338mm at 30° tip angle (205-litre drum) 

  • Drum compatibility

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

    (Note: L-ring plastic drums require a separate attachment.)

  • Clamping system

    Hydraulic constant-tension clamping head with pressure gauge for handling a wide range of drum types - ‘hands off’ drum handling solution

  • Rotation via gearbox

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

  • Construction

    Stainless steel 304-grade construction

  • Metal treatment

    Aqua blasted and vibro-polished stainless steel parts, smooth clean finish

  • Guarding

    Polycarbonate shatterproof clear guarding

  • Leg dimensions

    Inside straddle width 850mm, total outside width 1080mm

  • Front wheels

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

  • Noise

    Less than 76 dBA

  • Compliance

    CE / UKCA

STP05-RRH01-SS-Ex Stainless Steel Power Drive Power Clamp Drum Tipper (Pneumatic-ATEX / UKEX)

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    300kg

  • Functions

    Powered lift, clamp, rotation and drive

  • Power details

    Pneumatic-hydraulic double-acting pump. Air powered - requires min: 400L/min, optimum: 760L/min at 6 bar with 13mm flexible air hose

  • Controls

    Silicone booted buttons, emergency stop, removable key switch, digital battery condition meter

  • Lift stroke

    1515mm 

  • Tipping clearance

    1415mm at 15° tip angle / 1338mm at 30° tip angle (205-litre drum) 

  • Drum compatibility

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

    (Note: L-ring plastic drums require a separate attachment.)

  • Clamping system

    Hydraulic constant-tension clamping head with pressure gauge for handling a wide range of drum types - ‘hands off’ drum handling solution

  • Rotation via gearbox

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

  • Construction

    Stainless steel 304-grade construction

  • Metal treatment

    Aqua blasted and vibro-polished stainless steel parts, smooth clean finish

  • 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

  • Noise

    Less than 76 dBA

  • Compliiance

    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.

Telescopic/variable lift height

Single- and dual-mast models are available. Single mast units offer up to 1500mm of lift whereas telescopic units offer 2700mm.

Variable leg dimensions

We can modify leg dimensions to suit your existing equipment and infrastructure.

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 ideal for batch production.

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.

Stainless Steel Power Clamp Power Drive Drum Tipper (Model: STE05-RRH01-SS) + Pendant Controller
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