{"id":28828,"date":"2023-10-19T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/?p=28828"},"modified":"2025-08-14T08:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T13:56:57","slug":"drum-handling-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/19\/drum-handling-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Drum Handling Options &#8211; Applications Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/drumhandlingforklift.jpg\" alt=\"Forklift using drum handling attachment to move drums\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While not every facility moves or uses drums for storage, those that do have a necessity to keep them safe. Whether they contain hazardous material or not, the effort to keep barrels upright and from spilling never ends, because who wants lost product or an unsafe work environment?<\/p>\n<p>To ensure your workers keep drums handled correctly, there are multiple solutions available.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<aside style=\"padding: 10px 20px 15px 25px; margin-bottom: 50px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid #E4DDDD; margin: 4px 10px 4px 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19);\" data-type=\"summary\">\n<h4>TL;DR \u2013 Choosing the right drum handling equipment improves safety and efficiency<\/h4>\n<p>Facilities that move or store drums, especially heavy or hazardous ones, need the right handling tools to prevent spills, injuries, and product loss. Forklift attachments like drum carriers (lift and pour), handlers (secure grip for transport), and rackers (rotate and rack horizontally) offer powered solutions, while manual drum trucks, dollies, and carriers with 360\u00b0 rotation work for lighter loads.<\/p>\n<p>Matching equipment to drum size, weight, and process ensures safer, more efficient movement for both workers and inventory.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h3>How your drums are transported and stored matters<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/544\/drum-barrel-equipment\">Drum handling equipment<\/a> comes in various offerings depending on your needs. Each option ensures safer transit and easier placement, whether powered by a forklift or an employee.<\/p>\n<h3>Forklift drum handling requires a robust solution<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 300px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-top: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/forkliftdrumhandling.jpg\" alt=\"forklift with drum handling attachment in facility\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drums and barrels come in a variety of sizes, that&#8217;s obvious. For those that are heavy and awkward to move around, utilizing forklift power is key. When you need to move your drums via the forklift route, you have choices with just how to carry them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drum carriers<\/strong> &#8211; For the lift and pour procedures, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/7180\/forklift-drum-carriers\">drum carriers<\/a> are the most effective handling attachment. With clamps that hold a drum securely and the ability to both tilt and rotate (360 degrees), provides a way to grab and pour with ease. Add in an optional remote control (0ver the standard cable version) and workers can maintain a safe distance while pouring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drum handlers<\/strong> &#8211; When you&#8217;ve got to move heavy drums, but don&#8217;t need the pouring option, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/7181\/forklift-drum-handlers\">drum handler<\/a> attachment makes sense. This option grasps and holds the drum securely and effectively via its jaw-like gripper. The key here is the availability of capacity choices with the handler. Drum handlers come in a selection of 1 or 2 drum capacities so you can increase productivity and efficiency optimally. They are also available with 1 grabber head or 2 grabber heads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drum rackers<\/strong> &#8211; In horizontal storage applications, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/7182\/forklift-drum-racker\">drum racker<\/a> is a great option. The carriage-mounted racker aids in safety when inserting or removing horizontally stored drums in racking. Even lift vertical drums and rotate them to a horizontal position for placement in the rack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/07\/forklift-multi-tasking-using-accessories-that-matter\/\">Forklift accessory options<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Manual drum handling shouldn&#8217;t skimp on the efficiency<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 250px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-top: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/workerusingdrumtruck.jpg\" alt=\"worker using manual drum handling truck\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When your cargo isn&#8217;t as bulky or heavy, and doesn&#8217;t require a forklift, that doesn&#8217;t mean you want just anything to move it around. On the contrary, you want to make sure your workers are using equipment that&#8217;s just as ergonomic and efficient!<\/p>\n<p>Just as there are forklift options available, so it is with human-powered drum handling. Just as with powered versions, the operating procedure is key in helping your decision on which equipment to use.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to just carry a drum from one area of the facility to another? Then using a standard drum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/546\/drum-trucks\">truck<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/545\/drum-dollies\">dolly<\/a> will most likely work. Both offer safe transport for single drums, blending efficient movement (using 2, 3 or 4 wheels depending on the option) with secure transport and handling.<\/p>\n<p>For movement that includes pouring, you&#8217;ll want to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/category\/547\/lift-pour-drum-trucks\">drum carrier<\/a>. This option offers a seamless solution for the hassle-free transportation and pouring of 55-gallon drums. Their unique design allows for effortless manual rotation, providing a full 360-degree range of motion for efficient mixing without the need to open the container. Additionally, these carriers feature a versatile locking mechanism that can secure the drum in both an upright storage position and a pouring configuration.<\/p>\n<p>Whether looking for a drum handling attachment, or single-use options for workers to move, you&#8217;ve got safe and sturdy options. Each is designed to make drum movements easier, and safer and protect those doing the moving.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; border-radius: 15px; border: 2px solid #E4DDDD; margin: 4px 10px 4px 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 6px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19);\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/uploads\/fullcatalog3\/ciscoeaglecatalogweb.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: right; width: 100%; max-width: 200px; height: auto; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 18px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/CE-Catalog-2022.jpg\" alt=\"Use the Cisco-Eagle catalog\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h3>Download our catalog<\/h3>\n<p>At Cisco-Eagle, we pride ourselves on being a single source for your material handling needs with a long history of performance you can rely on. Because we also believe in empowering our customers with detailed information and options, we\u2019re proud to offer the latest version of our company catalog.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/uploads\/fullcatalog3\/ciscoeaglecatalogweb.pdf\"><strong><em>Download the catalog today<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drums are bulky, difficult to move, and can be hazardous when containing the right chemicals. 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