Product Description

Forklift Drum Positioners for Horizontal Drum Racking and Rotation

Forklift drum positioners provide a controlled way to rotate standing drums into a horizontal racking position and return horizontal drums back to vertical handling position. Designed for warehouses, drum storage areas, chemical handling facilities, manufacturing plants, maintenance departments, and material handling operations, these attachments help improve efficiency when loading drums into racks or preparing drums for transport.

Mechanical Fork Truck Operation

The drum positioner relies on the fork truck to lift and rotate the drum, reducing the need for manual drum tipping or repositioning. Fork pockets allow the attachment to be picked up by a compatible fork truck, while the release cable is used to operate the latching mechanism during positioning.

Positive Latching Drum Control

A positive latching system helps secure the drum during rotation and horizontal placement. The positioner extensions slide over the vertical drum, allowing the operator to rotate the drum into the racking position. A welded spacer helps protect drum fixtures from damage during rotation.

Drum Compatibility and Capacity

This family includes models for 55-gallon steel drums, as well as 30-gallon steel and 55-gallon poly drum applications. Each unit supports up to 800 lb. capacity and features durable powder-coated finishes for long-lasting use in industrial drum handling environments.

 

Specifications

Specification DRUM-P-30 DRUM-P-55
Uniform Capacity (lb.) 800 800
Drum Type 30-gallon drum 55-gallon steel drum
Fork Pocket on Center (in.) 20-1/2 20-1/2
Fork Pocket Width/Height (in.) 7-1/2 x 2-1/2
Drum Diameter (in.) 20 23-1/2
Assembled Size 32.5"W x 74.75"L x 32.375"H 32.5"W x 74.75"L x 32.375"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 273 276
Color Blue / Yellow Blue / Yellow
Ship Weight (lb.) 335 336
Package Size 33"W x 92"D x 38"H 41"W x 92"D x 38"H
Freight LTL Palletized LTL Palletized
Fork Pocket Height (in.) 7-1/2 x 2-1/2

Model Details

DRUM-P-30

Steel Drum Positioner 30 Gallon 74-3/4 In. x 32-1/2 In. x 32-3/8 In. 800 Lb. Capacity Blue / Yellow

The drum positioner allows fork truck driver to rotate standing drums to the horizontal racking position and vice-versa. Positive latching system ensures safe handling of drums. Slide the positioned extensions over the vertical drum. With the aid of the drum positioned, rotate drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of drum. It's now ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums.

  • Accepts 30 gallon drums
  • 20.5" fork pocket centers
  • Features a welded spacer to protect drum fixtures from damage when rotating
  • Constructed of heavy-duty steel for greater strength
DRUM-P-55

Steel Drum Positioner 55 Gallon 74-3/4 In. x 32-1/2 In. x 32-3/8 In. 800 Lb. Capacity Blue / Yellow

The drum positioner allows fork truck driver to rotate standing drums to the horizontal racking position and vice-versa. Slide the positioned extensions over the vertical drum. With the aid of the drum positioned, rotate drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of drum. It's now ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate and lift drums.

  • Accepts 55 gallon drums
  • 20.5" fork pocket centers
  • Positive latching system ensures safe handling of drums
  • Features a welded spacer to protect drum fixtures from damage when rotating

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Owner's Manuals (1)
Approval Drawings (2)
Testing Certificates (2)
Label Page PDFs (1)

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