This mobile drum handler from Morse is manually operated.However, there are mobile drum handlers that are powered by battery and/or direct electricity.
Mobile drum handlers are perfect for businesses that handle large quantity of cylindrical modules but don’t have their own forklift trucks. This type of drum handler features built-in casters that are usually made of high grade rubber and steel materials. That way you can easily and safely maneuver the vehicle even if it carries heavy loads. Mobile drum handlers can be operated using manual muscle power or hydraulic mechanism.
There are different models of mobile drum handlers; the dollies, spotter, vertical lifter, trollies, vertical cradles and electric-powered drum carriers. Simpler models of mobile drum handlers are usually manual operated. These are use to move and transport up to 2000lbs of weight and usually feature heavy duly wheels and welded steel construction.
On the other hand, more complex mobile drum handlers feature hydraulic mechanism that is powered by either battery or electricity. They can carry larger capacity and quantity of cylindrical modules and can perform more efficiently. Best selling mobile drum handlers are from MECO, RUBBERMAID, VESTIL, WESCO, DIXIE, HERCULES, MORSE and VALLEY CRAFT.
The best selling forklift attached drum handlers are manufactured by WESCO, VESTIL, MORSE, VALLEY CRAFT and HERCULES.
One of the most favored drum handlers for large industries is the Forklift Attachment Drum Handlers. This type of drum handler can be easily attached to any forklift trucks, thus it is also known as forklift mounted drum handler.
Most forklift mounted drum handlers have electric-powered mechanical arms or jaws, which can easily grip, lift, transport and rotate any cylindrical modules and barrels. This type of drum handler is usually made with premium grade metal and features durable alloy chain. Forklift-mounted drum handler can be easily be controlled using the control lever of the forklift truck itself.
You can find different models of forklift mounted drum handlers such as the rim type, carrier with tilt function, carrier without tilt function, multi-drum carrier, waist type drum carrier, vertical drum lifter and drum gripper. Best selling Forklift Attachment drum handlers are manufactured by WESCO, VESTIL, MORSE, VALLEY CRAFT and HERCULES.
Drum handlers are mechanical vehicles ideal for handling and moving cylindrical modules.
Drum handlers are mechanical equipment used in handling and transporting barrels and drums that are made with different materials such as plastic, steel and fiber. This equipment is commonly used in industries that handle huge amount of fabric and chemicals like petroleum. It can handle standard size 55-gallon drums and barrels. However, you can also find drum handler models that can handle smaller and/or larger capacity cylindrical modules.
Drum handlers are made with industrial grade stainless steel that can handle extreme weight and force. This equipment features strong grip jaw, wheels, levers and powerful lift mechanism. You can choose from different types of drum handlers; mobile drum handler, drum rotator, forklift attachment and below-hook drum handler. Different types of drum handlers can satisfy different industrial applications. So it is recommended that you choose the drum handler type that can satisfy all your needs. Best selling drum handlers are manufactured by WESCO, DIXIE, MORSE, VALLEY CRAFT, HERCULES, MECO, JUSTRITE, VESTIL, DUTRO and RUBBERMAID.
Handling drums can be one of the most aggravating tasks, sometimes to the point of making one madder than a hornet. How many times have you tilted a drum to roll it from one area to another only to have the bottom slip causing you to lose grip and drop on your toes or pop open and spill? First it’s the excruciating pain screaming from your feet then to add insult to injury you get to clean up the nasty mess yourself. I’ve been witness and victim to some real doozies regarding drum handling.
MECO Standard Drum Truck is just one of many types of drum handlers available.
Let’s just see if you have been witness or apart of these two beauties. 1. Lifting a drum upright by scooting it onto the forks of a fork lift. Uh, hey bub, there’s usually bumps somewhere down the line and what about stopping? Yeah, better have some rags or a spill unit with you. 2. Laying the drum over on the forks. Good luck with that! If you have any experience on a forklift you should know by now that forks shift while the forklift is moving. With a drum in the aforementioned position, most of the weight is where the drum is not supported. The forks angle to both sides and the drum either slides off or worse yet, drops straight down to the floor. Not a pretty sight at all.
Point is, either way you slice it, unless you have some sort of
drum handlers on hand there’s always some kind of mess awaiting you in the very near future.
