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Forklift Drum Tipper Attachment

DRU04

This forklift drum handling attachment adjusts to suit various drum types and sizes. The tool allows operators to safely and efficiently empty drums in industrial environments.

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Features

Drawing on decades of industry experience, we have continuously refined our products to incorporate superior features.

Handles a wide variety of drums

This unit features a fully adjustable stainless-steel drum band, designed to accommodate steel, plastic, or fibre drums ranging from 50 to 220 litres. The band can be easily adjusted to fit the drum size and secured with a ratchet and polyester strap. For companies handling only 200- to 220-litre drums, we also offer a fixed over-centre clamp band option. Every drum rotator model is equipped with a premium self-locking rotational gearbox, ensuring smooth, controlled rotation without the risk of unintended movement.

350kg Safe working load (SWL)
Adjustable stainless-steel drum band, designed to accommodate steel, plastic, or fibre drums ranging from 50 to 220 litres
  • Self-locking gearbox
  • Highly adjustable
  • Robust construction
  • Fully load tested
  • 20+ year lifespan
  • ATEX available
Adjustable stainless-steel drum band, designed to accommodate steel, plastic, or fibre drums ranging from 50 to 220 litres

Specification

DRU04 Forklift Drum Tipper Attachment

  • Safe working load (SWL)

    350kg

  • Drum compatibility

    Handle 50-220 litre drums

    • Steel open-top drums
    • Steel tight-head drums
    • L-Ring plastic drums
    • MAUSER plastic drums
    • Fibreboard drums
  • Band assembly

    Segmented adjustable/universal band with 50mm stainless steel ratchet and polyester strap

  • Additional drum securing

    Rim clamp included which grips the top edge of the drum preventing slippage

  • Rotation gearbox

    Worm-wheel, self-locking with 120:1 ratio and manual handle

  • Construction

    Mild steel chassis/frame and stainless steel rotator band assembly

  • Unladen weight

    96kg

Fork Lift Drum Rotator (DRU04)
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Technical specification

See the full technical specification for our Forklift Drum Tipper Attachment for details such as weight, dimensions and load capacity.
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Instruction manual

View the instruction manual for our Forklift Drum Tipper Attachment, which details how to safely operate and maintain the unit.
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Upgrades

We understand that every application is unique, which is why we offer customisation and upgrades to tailor your machine to your specific requirements.

Stainless-steel model for clean environments

We offer this model in stainless steel - made from 304-grade material, this version features a smooth vibratory-polished finish. The stainless steel model is ideal for chemical, food and pharmaceutical companies who want a clean, corrosion-resistant solution.

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Fork pockets used to lift the forklift drum tipper attachment
STS equipment is of exceptional quality and at the forefront of handling innovation – so much so that many other pieces of handling equipment lay abandoned, with operators preferring to use the STS equipment!
The quality of the equipment is exceptional. Since implementing this equipment the risks associated with our site’s manual handling tasks have been greatly reduced and processes have become more efficient.
The product has been a massive success with the employees, and the fact that you allowed us to try before buying was a hit. All in all working with you and your team has been a very good experience.
STS is always the first place I look if I need handling equipment!
It is a refreshing experience to work with a business that is interested in developing its product in line with the customer’s requirements. Be assured, we will always recommend your services to people within our organisation and outside our organisation when the opportunity arises.
We are completely satisfied with the product. It completely removes our manual handling risk from manoeuvring drums and is suitable in our restricted space.

The complete package

Our customers trust us to deliver a complete package, saving your team time and eliminating unnecessary hassles. From shipping to spare parts, find out below.

Global shipping

At STS, we ensure your handling equipment arrives wherever it's needed, whether in the UK or globally. Our streamlined shipping options, both local and international, are designed to offer a hassle-free, reliable experience. Contact us today for a no-obligation shipping quote. If you would prefer to collect your order, that is also something we can accommodate.

50+ Countries
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If you need a custom manual handling solution, we can design and manufacture the right piece of equipment to meet your specific requirements. Talk to us to find out how we can help you.

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