Drum and Cylinder Handling Equipment

Drum & Cylinder Handling Equipment - Safe Lifting and Transport Solutions

Drums and cylinders can weigh hundreds of pounds. Manual handling is risky and often leads to back injuries, crushed fingers, or worse. Specialized equipment keeps loads balanced and secure, minimizing the chance of tipping, falling, or spilling hazardous contents, while helping facilities meet OSHA and other regulatory safety standards.

Drum and cylinder handling equipment safely lifts, moves, and positions heavy drums and pressurized cylinders in warehouses, plants, and production environments. These loads can be heavy, awkward, and hazardous, making controlled handling essential. Purpose-built equipment keeps containers balanced and secure during transport, storage, and dispensing, reducing the risk of tipping, dropping, or leaks.

By enabling a single operator to move drums safely and efficiently, handling equipment improves workflow and reduces labor strain. Better control minimizes product damage, spills, and downtime, supporting safer operations and consistent throughput across chemical, food-grade, oil, and gas applications.

Selecting the Right Type:

♦ Lift type: choose a Wesco power or scale drum lift for vertical lifting and dispensing, or a drum dolly for horizontal repositioning of a stationary drum.
♦ Storage: choose MECO drum racking or pallet racks for organized bulk storage, or safety cabinets for cylinder and propane storage.
♦ Cylinder handling: choose a MECO or Little Giant cylinder truck for single-cylinder transport, or a cylinder pallet for multi-cylinder storage and movement.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Chemical and Oil and Gas Facilities, drum lifts and racks support safe handling of hazardous liquids.
♦ Food-Grade Production: dedicated drum-handling equipment reduces spill and contamination risk.
♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers: drum and cylinder racks support organized bulk storage.
♦ Cylinder and Propane Storage Areas: safety cabinets support compliant storage of pressurized containers.

CustomMHS carries the full line of Wesco, MECO, Little Giant, and Vestil drum and cylinder handling equipment, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.

Wesco High Reach Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Wesco Power Drum Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Wesco Scale Drum Lift 650-1,100lbs. Capacity
Wesco Drum Handler Lift 650-1,100 lbs. Capacity	Industrial Cylinder & Propane Horizontal Safety Cabinets	Industrial Cylinder & Propane Vertical Safety Cabinets

MECO Drum Pallet Racking	MECO Drum  Storage Racks	MECO Portable 2 & 3 Drum Racks
MECO Cylinder Truck	Little Giant Cylinder Truck	MECO Cylinder Pallet Racks
Little Giant Cylinder Pallet	Wesco Aluminum Drum Truck	MECO Drum Wizard Mix • Drain • Move • Store
Vestil Drum Dolly	Vestil Drum Dolly	Vestil Drum Dolly
Vestil Plastic Drum Dolly