Barrel lifter
Lifting aid
Applications
- Drum lifters are used in:
- Pharmaceutical industry (raw materials, APIs)
- Chemical and fine chemical industry
- Food industry
- Biotechnology
- Logistics and storage
Particularly suitable for handling:
- Steel and plastic drums
- Open and closed drums
- Full or empty containers
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Product overview
Drum lifter – ergonomic lifting and positioning of drums
A drum lifter is a lifting system with special grippers or clamping mechanisms designed for cylindrical drums.
Operating principle:
- The drum is picked up with a clamp, bracket or gripping system
- The system lifts the drum to the required height
- Optionally, the drum can be tilted or rotated
- The drum is positioned in a controlled way for dosing, emptying or storage
- This ensures safe, stable and accurate drum handling.
Key features
- Ergonomic design → reduces physical strain
- Suitable for heavy and bulky drums
- Safe clamping systems for a stable grip
- Option to tilt and rotate
- Accurate positioning
- Compact and mobile
- Simple, safe operation
Configurations
Depending on the application and drum type, various versions are possible:
Clamping and gripping systems
- Gripping on the outside of the drum
- Suitable for closed and open drums
Drum tippers
- For controlled emptying or dosing
- Adjustable tilt angle
Column lifters
- Vertical lifting movement with high stability
- Suitable for accurate positioning
Mobile drum lifters
- Flexible use at several locations
- Ideal for smaller production environments
Processing options
- Lifting and moving drums and barrels
- Positioning at working height or on process plants
- Tilting for dosing or emptying
- Integration with mixers, reactors and conveying lines
- Ergonomic support for operators
Key benefits
- Ergonomics: reduces physical strain and the risk of injury
- Safety: controlled handling of heavy loads
- Efficiency: faster, consistent handling
- Precision: accurate positioning of drums
- Flexibility: suitable for different drum types
- Reliability: robust industrial solution
Technical specifications (approximate)
- Lifting capacity: up to approx. 300 – 500 kg (or higher depending on version)
- Lifting height: tailored to the process (e.g. up to approx. 2 – 3 metres)
- Drive: electric, pneumatic or hydraulic
- Operation: manual, semi-automatic or automated
- Material: steel or stainless steel (304 / 316L)
Options:
- Tilting and rotation functions
- ATEX version
- Hygienic design (food / pharma)
- Interchangeable grippers for different drum types
- Integration with weighing systems
- Automation and PLC control
Typical applications
- Emptying drums into mixers or reactors
- Positioning drums at workstations
- Handling raw materials in production processes
- Ergonomic support for heavy handling
- Flexible use in production and logistics
Why choose Hecht Technology?
Hecht Technology combines engineering with expertise in safe and ergonomic product handling. For drum lifters we offer:
- Custom solutions tailored to your process and drum types
- Integration into existing and new installations
- Optimisation of ergonomics and safety
- Support with ATEX, GMP and hygiene requirements
Would you like more information?
Would you like to know which drum lifter best suits your application? Contact our specialists for tailored advice.