DRUM HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Drum Handlers
Lift, Move, Position, Tilt and Palletize Drums More Efficiently
NGT offers a range of drum-handling solutions for industrial applications where drums need to be lifted, transported, positioned, tilted, palletized or handled using existing forklifts and lifting equipment.
From simple drum trolleys to forklift attachments, palletizers and stacker-tilter configurations, the range helps match the handling method to the actual application.
Drum Handling Solutions for Different Applications
Drum handling is rarely a one-equipment-fits-all requirement.
Some operations need to move drums across the floor. Others need to lift drums onto pallets, position them at working height, tilt them during a process, or handle them using an existing forklift, crane or hoist.
The NGT Drum Handler range brings together different equipment configurations so the solution can be selected around the way the drum actually needs to be handled.
Choose the Right Drum Handling Approach
Explore the NGT drum-handling range according to how the drum needs to be moved, lifted, positioned or handled.
START WITH THE APPLICATION
What Do You Need to Do With the Drum?
Start with the handling task and then identify the equipment family that may be appropriate.
MOVE IT
Move drums across floor level within a facility.
Consider: Drum Trolley
LIFT IT
Raise a drum from floor level or position it at another working location.
Consider: Drum Stacker / Drum Palletizer
TILT IT
Handle applications where the drum needs to be tilted during the process.
Consider: Drum Stacker Tilter / Fork Attachment
PALLETIZE IT
Place drums onto or remove them from pallets.
Consider: Drum Palletizer
PALLETIZE IT
Place drums onto or remove them from pallets.
Consider: Drum Palletizer
HANDLE IT WITH A FORKLIFT
Use an existing suitable forklift for drum-handling operations.
Consider: Fork Attachment
LIFT IT WITH A CRANE OR HOIST
Handle vertical drum lifting using suitable overhead equipment.
Consider: Crane Attachment
Drum Handling Solution Guide
Use the table as an initial application guide. Final equipment selection should consider the drum, load and operating conditions.
| Handling Requirement | Suggested Category | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Floor-Level Drum Movement | Drum Trolley | Moving drums between storage, staging and operating areas |
| Forklift-Based Drum Handling | Fork Attachment | Lifting and moving drums using a suitable forklift |
| Overhead Drum Lifting | Crane Attachment | Lifting and positioning drums using a crane or hoist |
| Pallet Loading & Unloading | Drum Palletizer | Positioning drums onto or removing them from pallets |
| Lifting & Positioning | Drum Stacker Tilter | Raising and positioning drums during material handling |
| Drum Tilting | Drum Stacker Tilter / Fork Attachment | Applications where the drum needs to be tilted during handling |
WHERE DRUM HANDLERS ARE USED
Typical Drum Handling Applications
Warehousing
Movement and positioning of drums between receiving, storage, staging and dispatch areas.
Manufacturing
Drum handling around production and material-preparation areas.
Material Staging
Positioning drums before processing, storage or further movement.
Pallet Handling
Loading and removing drums from pallets.
Internal Material Movement
Short-distance drum transfer within industrial facilities.
Overhead Handling
Drum lifting and positioning using suitable crane or hoist arrangements.
DRUM HANDLING APPLICATION SUPPORT
Not Sure Which Drum Handler Fits Your Application?
The right equipment depends on what you need to do with the drum, not just its weight.
Share your drum type, dimensions, weight, required movement, lifting height, tilting requirement and available handling equipment, and the NGT team can help identify the appropriate configuration.