Drum Lifting
Drum lifting equipment is engineered to lift, move and position drums safely, helping reduce manual handling risk in industrial, food, chemical and pharmaceutical environments.
Drum Lifting
H&S Lifting Solutions manufactures electric and pneumatically operated drum lifting equipment. Depending on the process, we can use a vacuum suction pad to lift from the drum lid or a pneumatic clamp to grip the drum and eliminate manual handling.
Both options give clients a simple, controlled solution for lifting heavy and awkward drums safely.
Tailored Drum Lifting Solutions
Depending on the application and location, including ATEX-rated or hazardous environments, our vacuum and pneumatically operated lifting solutions can be designed to suit the site specification.
Our drum lifting equipment is widely used in hazardous environments and can lift loads of up to 250kg with a single operator, improving both safety and productivity.
Bespoke Drum Lifting Equipment
Key system facts and capabilities include:
- Electric or pneumatically operated lifting solutions
- Lifting loads from 10kg to 250kg
- Single-operator use
- Built-in safety systems
- ATEX-rated options
- Suitability for hazardous environments
- Vacuum top lifting
- Pneumatic clamping options
- Optional overhead cranes
- Earth bonding kits
- Easy installation and low maintenance
Drum Lifter Solutions for All Industries
Drum lifting equipment is used across a wide range of sectors and site types, including:
- Chemical processing plants
- Distribution centres
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing facilities
- Food and beverage production
- Pharmaceuticals
- Waste management
These solutions are invaluable in sites where:
- Operators may be exposed to hazardous materials (in the event of spills or leaks).
- Damage to the drum would pose a safety risk.
- The drums may be exceedingly heavy
- There is a high frequency of drum lifting or movement required.
- Drums are uneven or otherwise difficult to lift
System Facts and Capabilities
Drum lifting systems can be engineered to accommodate a broad range of weights – with fibre drum lifters able to handle loads of up to 100kg. Then, heavier-duty systems can be designed, which can lift even more than this.
These systems can also be designed to lift drums of all shapes and sizes. Common drum types – which these solutions cater for – include:
- Plastic drums
- Fibre drums (light duty)
- Steel drums (heavy-duty)
- Plastic containers
Custom Drum Lifting Configurations
Then, depending on the type of drum and its material, the lifting equipment can be customised to facilitate lifting from the top and/or the side, palletising and/or depalletising, and controlled pouring.
Other key parts of the machine can also be tailored, to suit the operating environment. This includes lift heights, attachment methods and safety features.
Vacuum suction pads can also be added, to enable vacuum lifting. Vacuum lifting uses controlled suction to raise and lower drums smoothly and securely, minimising human effort and any risks involved.
The Benefits of Drum Lifting Equipment
Drum lifting equipment unlocks numerous critical benefits, including:
- Protecting your workforce, by significantly reducing the risk of manual handling injuries (e.g. back strain).
- Minimising the likelihood of dropped or damaged drums
- Increasing operational efficiency
- Helping organisations meet legal requirements, especially those regarding health and safety regulations.
Custom Drum Lifting Support
Vacuum drum lifting equipment can be supported from overhead swing jib cranes and XY overhead crane systems. Systems can be manufactured in mild steel or stainless steel and supplied with earth continuity throughout to help prevent static build-up.
Each system is designed and built to your specification.
Our Videos.
Heavy duty Vacuum drum lifter supported from overhead crane system
Light duty Plastic or steel vacuum drum lifter
Light duty vacuum drum lifter supported from. 4m articulated jib crane.
Heavy duty Vacuum and pneumatic drum grip and lift
Heavy Duty Vacuum drum lift with pneumatic clamp
Light duty plastic container vacuum lifter
Heavy duty Vacuum board lifter
Drum Lifting FAQs
Drum lifting equipment is designed to lift, move, position or pour drums safely without relying on manual handling.
Systems can be specified for plastic drums, fibre drums, steel drums and plastic containers, depending on the weight, shape and handling process.
Yes. Drum lifting equipment can be configured for controlled pouring, rotation, palletising and depalletising where required.
Drum lifters are used in chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and waste management.
Bespoke Lifting Equipment.
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Contact Us
Feel free to contact us via phone or by filling out the online contact form below.
Address: Unit 2 Hema Works Station Lane Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9NY
Email: sales@handslifting.co.uk
Telephone: 0800 086 2531