Drum & Cylinder Handling

Drums and cylinders can weigh hundreds of pounds. Manual handling is risky and often leads to back injuries, crushed fingers, or worse. Using proper handling equipment protects workers. Specialized equipment ensures the load remains balanced and secure, minimizing the chance of tipping, falling, or spilling hazardous contents. OSHA and other regulatory agencies require safe handling practices. Using equipment helps meet safety standards and reduces the risk of fines or penalties. Handling drums and cylinders with machinery is much quicker than manual efforts, speeding up warehouse or production operation. Fewer worker injuries and safer handling lead to fewer interruptions in daily operations, keeping workflows running smoothly. Instead of needing multiple workers to move a single drum, one operator with the right equipment can do the job, freeing up staff for other tasks.

Drum & Cylinder Handling Equipment

Drums and cylinders are often expensive and may contain delicate or hazardous materials. Proper equipment minimizes drops, dents, and leaks, protecting both the containers and their contents. Fewer accidents mean fewer product losses, especially when handling chemicals, oils, gases, or sensitive materials. Adaptability: Modern drum and cylinder handling equipment can manage a wide variety of materials—chemical drums, food-grade barrels, gas cylinders, oil drums, and more. Safe, proper handling of heavy drums and cylinders prevents unnecessary wear and tear on other facility equipment like forklifts or pallets. With safer practices in place, companies face less legal exposure from workplace injuries. Using mechanical aids reduces the physical strain on workers, boosting morale and lowering fatigue. Employee Retention: A safer, more ergonomic work environment often results in happier employees who are more likely to stay with the company.

Drum & Cylinder Handling Equipment
Wesco High Reach Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Wesco Power Drum Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Wesco Power Drum Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity
Wesco Drum Handler Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Wesco Scale Drum Lift 650-1,100lbs. Capacity	Barrel Hawk Lift 800 lbs. Capacity
Rotating Drum Lift 800 lbs. Capacity	Valley Craft Powered Lift 1,000 lbs. Capacity	Valley Craft Versa Lift 800 lbs. Capacity
Roto-Lift Drum Lift 800 lbs. Capacity	Counterweight Lift 800 lbs. Capacity	Counterweight Lift 800 lbs. Capacity

Cylinder Storage and Handling
Industrial Cylinder & Propane Horizontal Safety Cabinets	Industrial Cylinder & Propane Vertical Safety Cabinets	Cylinder Pallet
MECO Cylinder Truck	Cylinder Truck

Drum Trucks, Racks and Dollies
Wesco Aluminum Drum Truck	Valley Craft Drum Truck	Valley Craft Drum Truck
Vestil Drum Dolly	Vestil Drum Dolly	Vestil Drum Dolly
Vestil Plastic Drum Dolly	Vestil Poly Drum Dolly	Portable Drum Rack

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Drum & Cylinder Handling Equipment