This model uses two manual-hydraulic pumps attached to the rear handle. To lift a drum, operators pump the rear handle back and forth, this raises the height of the carriage. The lift pumps have been designed so that the force required to lift a drum is low and meets the manual handling guidelines. To lower the drum back down, operators turn a controllable lowering lever. When handling more than 5-10 drums per day, we highly recommend you explore our electric model or pneumatic model, these models are faster and therefore further save time. Powered models are inherently less physically demanding for operators which is an added benefit. 771lb. (350kg)

The STS universal band assembly is modular and designed to adapt to a wide range of drum diameters. The unique design ensures full contact between the band and the drum, offering a safe securing system. The band segments can be adjusted from 13.8” - 23.6” (350mm - 600mm) in diameter; a unique STS feature.

If your facility handles a variety of drum types, ensuring secure, safe, and efficient operations is critical. With this model, steel, plastic and fiberboard drums from 13-58 gallons (50-220 liters) can be handled within the universal band.

Each drum rotator is supplied with a rim-clamp device that connects to the top edge of the drum. This second method of securing prevents any drum slippage within the head assembly; it is particularly useful when handling plastic drums, which can often be slippery and difficult to grip with a conventional drum band.

The rim clamp is extremely quick and easy to adjust - operators simply remove the securing pin, raise the clamp up or down based on the drum height, and then re-fit the securing pin.

Our drum pourers are always supplied with a self-locking rotational gearbox, preventing drums from moving when the rotation handle is released. The gearbox ratio is 120:1, making the rotation of heavy drums up to 771lb. (350kg) easy for all operators.

The drum rotator's gearbox handle is easy to access from the side of the machine and can be folded away when not in use to prevent it from catching on obstructions.

This manual drum pourer is compatible with a wide variety of drum types and sizes.

With decades of experience, we've encountered thousands of different drum handling applications. If you need to handle any unusual drum types or sizes, or if you are in any doubt, please get in touch for advice.

We can offer an ATEX / UKEX version of this drum rotator model, suitable for use in zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 environments. This version will have anti-static wheels, anti-static guarding, earthing chains and full ATEX documentation.

To ensure safety and conformity, our engineers verify that each 'Ex' model has electrical continuity throughout, meaning any static charges are fully dissipated and not isolated.

We offer stainless steel models for clean rooms and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) areas. Our stainless steel models are made from 304-grade material, with a smooth, clean finish achieved using modern vibratory polishing techniques.

These versions of the drum rotator feature nickel/chrome-plated hydraulic rams. The aluminum hydraulic pumps are encased in stainless steel and protected by a rubber gaiter to prevent dirt and debris from causing damage.

With our weigh-scale system, you can weigh drums while you handle them. A digital read-out provides real-time weight information ideal for batch production. With an accuracy of +/- 3.5oz (0.1kg), your product can be measured or dosed precisely every time. 

The weigh scale display is powered by a long-lasting rechargeable NiMH battery.

If your company only uses 55 gallon (205 liter) steel and 58 gallon (220 liter) plastic drums, we can supply a fixed diameter over-center drum band. The fixed band is slightly faster to secure and uses rubber pads to grip the drum instead.

When handling steel drums with the band the rim clamp doesn't need to be used. This type of band is a substitute for the standard drum rotator band. Please ask our team for more information on this type of securing method.

If you’re using this drum handling equipment for smaller barrels with a diameter of less than 13.78” (350mm), we can provide an insert that allows you to lift small containers using the universal drum band. This insert can be quickly fitted or removed with two locking pins.

For very short drums, it may be necessary to raise them on a pallet to secure them into the head assembly.

When machinery integration is critical we can modify the outrigger leg dimensions of our drum tippers to suit your facility. Whether that means making the legs wider to go around an obstruction, or narrower to fit beneath a machine, we've got you covered.

We always supply PDF drawings for your teams to review before manufacturing a custom model.