OverviewThis ATEX-certified pneumatic drum lifter is an air-powered, pneumatic‑hydraulic power-clamp drum handling solution designed to lift, clamp, rotate and empty drums and barrels with minimal manual effort. Suitable for steel, plastic and fibreboard drums from 50 to 220 litres, it delivers powered lift/lower, powered clamping and powered rotation to reduce operator interaction and cycle times.
Key features- Powered drum clamp with forward rotation via a powered gearbox
- Air-powered hydraulic system compliant with ATEX environments
- Hydraulic constant-tension clamping head with pressure gauge for monitored clamp pressure
- Flexible polyester/PVC clamping pads to suit multiple drum types (including MAUSER)
- Rear-wheel Ackermann steering with foot-operated park brakes for precise control and low rolling resistance
- Compatible with steel, plastic and fibre drums; configurable to remove drums from pallet corners
- Optional stainless-steel construction for clean/GMP environments
- Upgradeable: load-cell weighing, telescopic/variable lift heights, pneumatic drive, variable leg dimensions
- Designed for low maintenance and long service life (20+ year lifespan)
Performance / operational notes- Clamping pad range (drum diameters): 280–610 mm
- Supported drum sizes: 50–220 L (including MAUSER drums)
- Operator input: typically <15 kg due to powered functions
- Air system: typical 6–9 bar; minimum air supply specified for powered functions (min. 400 L/min; optimum 760 L/min at 6 bar with 13 mm air hose)
ApplicationsDesigned for decanting and emptying drums into process vessels or secondary containers in hazardous/ATEX-rated areas where intrinsically safe pneumatic control and ATEX compliance are required. Commonly used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and industrial processes requiring safe, repeatable drum emptying.
Technical specifications- Safe working load (SWL): 300 kg
- Functions: Powered lift/lower, power clamp, power rotation, manual push/pull
- Power details: Air powered — requires min. 400 L/min, optimum 760 L/min at 6 bar with 13 mm flexible air hose
- Controls: Pneumatic push-button controls and emergency stop
- Lift height: 1500 mm (standard)
- Tipping clearance: 1470 mm at 15° / 1400 mm at 30° (205 L drum)
- Drum compatibility: Steel, plastic and fibreboard drums, 50–220 L (incl. MAUSER)
- Clamping head: Hydraulic constant-tension clamping head with pressure gauge
- Powered rotation: Powered gearbox assembly; can invert drums to 180°
- Construction: Mild steel with stainless-steel clamping pads (stainless option available)
- Surface finish: Primer and polyester powder coat (RAL 5010); stainless finish smooth and clean
- Guarding: Anti-static polycarbonate shatterproof clear guarding
- Leg dimensions: Inside straddle width 850 mm; outside width 1080 mm
- Wheels: Front fixed 160 mm; rear tiller-steered 160 mm with foot park brakes; electrically conductive polyurethane tyres
- Noise: < 76 dBA
- Compliance: CE / UKCA; ATEX / UKEX (zones 1, 2, 21, 22)