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    Drum Slings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical Drum.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Horizontal Drum.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Near-Vertical Drum.
    Lift heavy drums without risking injuries and chemical spills. These slings are cost-effective compared to drum lifters, but you may need an extra person to guide loads since drums can sway.
    Vertical Lift
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style C.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical Drum.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Move upright drums on and off pallets and trucks.
    Steel Hooks—Your go-to for most jobs, the steel hooks lift drums by their rims.
    Steel Clamps—Two spring-loaded clamps snap onto the drum rim and hold tight, so your drum won’t slip from jolts and sudden stops. Although they're more secure than hook grips, they can dent your drums.
    Polyester Straps—Wrap around drums to move them without causing dents. These slings also lift damaged drums that hooks won’t grip tight.
    For Drum
    Eye
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Body Material
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Steel Hooks
    A20, 30, 5524"1,000RimNylon Fabric1 1/8"———8843T490000000
     
    Steel Clamps
    B30, 5525"2,000RimSteel1"3 1/2"2 1/2"ASME B30.263389T6000000
     
    Polyester Straps
    C5524"850BodyPolyester Fabric———ASME B30.98843T4100000
     
    Horizontal Lift
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style D.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Horizontal Drum.

    Style A

    Style D

    Load and unload drums onto stackable drum racks, drum dispensing stands, and drum mixers.
    Steel Hooks—Your go-to for most jobs, the steel hooks lift drums by their rims.
    Aluminum-Bronze Hooks—Prevent sparks when hooks scrape against metal drums in locations with combustible vapors or residues. With 304 stainless steel legs, they won’t rust in damp and humid locations.
    Iron Hooks—These hooks are reliable for most applications but are less corrosion-resistant than steel.
    For Drum
    Eye
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Max.
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Body Material
    Bar
    Dia.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Steel Hooks
    A20, 30, 5536"1,000RimNylon Fabric—1 1/8"———8843T520000000
     
    Aluminum-Bronze Hooks
    D5536"1,000Rim304 Stainless Steel
    		1/2"3/4"3"2 3/4"—3401T6000000
     
    Iron Hooks
    D30, 5536"1,000RimSteel1/2"2 1/8"4"4 1/2"ASME B30.263401T800000
     
    Horizontal and Near Vertical Lift
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Slings. Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Horizontal Drum.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Near-Vertical Drum.
    Load and unload drums onto stackable drum racks, drum dispensing stands, and drum mixers.
    Lift drums at a slight tilt and lower them one edge at a time for smooth vertical and horizontal stacking. They also position drums at the optimal angle to drain contents. Use the end ring for near-vertical lifts, and switch to the center ring for horizontal handling.
    Steel Hooks—Your go-to for most jobs, the steel hooks lift drums by their rims.
    For Drum
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Max.
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Body
    Material
    Bar
    Dia.
    Hook Opening
    Wd.
    Eye Dia.
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Steel Hooks
    E5538"1,100RimSteel—13/16"2 1/2", 3 1/2"—3615T140000000
    F55, 8541"2,000RimSteel5/8"1 1/4"3"ASME B30.93615T21000000
     

    Drum Lifters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style J.

    Style G

    Style J

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style K.

    Style K

    Move and transport drums with the hook of a crane or a hoist.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Pads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Lifters with pads grip the drum with equal pressure for a secure, even lift.
    Style B—Style B automatically release the drum once it’s fully set down, so you don’t need to manually reset it.
    Style C—Style C lifters have three arms that spread the load evenly to prevent deforming the drum. With the lowest height of all styles, they’re helpful in areas with limited headroom.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel lifters are more corrosion resistant than steel lifters. Use them where they may be exposed to moisture or chemicals.
    For Drum
    Overall
    Bolt
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Dia.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Eye
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Each
    A5524"Closed HeadSteel1,000Rim24 1/2"15"Powder-Coated SteelOrange—3/4"2"3695T1130000000
    A8528"Closed HeadSteel1,000Rim28 1/2"15"Powder-Coated SteelOrange—3/4"2"36945T72000000
    B5522 1/2"Closed Head, Open HeadSteel1,000Rim32 1/2"18 3/8"Painted SteelBlue3"——3695T12000000
    C30, 5518" to 23"Closed Head, Open HeadPlastic, Steel1,000Rim24 1/4"6"Stainless Steel—1 3/8"——3695T114000000
    C30, 5519 1/2" to 24"Closed Head, Open HeadPlastic, Steel1,000Rim29 1/2"5 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelRed1 3/8"——3695T111000000
    For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Pads and Guide Handles
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style D.

    Style D

    Lifters with pads grip the drum with equal pressure for a secure, even lift.
    Style D—Style D lifters have guide handles to help you safely position the lifter and maintain control as you attach and lift.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel lifters are more corrosion resistant than steel lifters. Use them where they may be exposed to moisture or chemicals.
    For Drum
    Overall
    Bolt
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Dia.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Each
    D30, 5518" to 23"Closed Head, Open HeadPlastic, Steel1,000Rim28 1/2"11 1/2"Stainless Steel—5/8"4"3695T1160000000
    D30, 5518" to 26"Closed Head, Open HeadFiber, Plastic, Steel1,000Rim31"14"Painted SteelBlue3/4"1 1/2"36945T73000000
    For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Clamps
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    Lifters with clamps have high-strength jaws that provide a vise-like grip on drum rims up to 1" deep without damaging them. The gripping action is unaffected by greasy and oily surfaces.
    Style E—Style E have clamps with a dual-lever design and are connected by chain.
    Style F—Style F lifters have a single arm that clamps onto one edge of the drum. Use them when access is limited to one side and a lifter that spans the entire drum won’t fit. These lifters also have a fork pocket with a divot, so drums can be lifted with a forklift, overhead chain, or hoist. A safety strap fastens them to the forklift carriage.
    For Drum
    For
    Max. Fork
    Overall
    Eye
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Dia.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Forklift Attachment
    Type
    Material
    Color
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    E20, 30, 5516" to 24"Closed Head, Open HeadSteel750Rim——27"16"—Painted SteelGray5"2 1/2"3389T10000000
    E20, 30, 5518" to 24"Closed Head, Open HeadSteel2,000Rim——29 1/2"20"—Painted SteelGray4"2 1/2"3389T300000000
    F30, 55—Closed Head, Open HeadSteel1,500Rim5 1/2"2"20 3/4"22 15/16"Hook and StrapPowder-Coated SteelBlue——3695T118000000
    For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Clamps and Locking Handle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style G.

    Style G

    Lifters with clamps have high-strength jaws that provide a vise-like grip on drum rims up to 1" deep without damaging them. The gripping action is unaffected by greasy and oily surfaces.
    Style G—Style G lifters have a single arm that clamps onto one edge of the drum and a handle that locks it in place. Use them when access is limited to one side and a lifter that spans the entire drum won’t fit.
    For Drum
    Overall
    Style
    Cap., gal.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Eye
    Dia.
    Each
    G30, 55Closed Head, Open HeadSteel1,000Rim17 1/4"29 7/8"Powder-Coated SteelBlue1 1/4"3695T1170000000
    For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Bands and Locking Pin
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style J.

    Style J

    Style J—Style J lifters have a metal band that wraps around the entire drum just below the upper rim, evenly distributing weight to prevent deforming the drum. A locking pin secures the lifter in place, so there’s no need to reattach or readjust between lifts.
    For Drum
    Overall
    Style
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Dia.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Eye
    Dia.
    Each
    J5524"Closed HeadSteel700Rim25 1/2"12 1/2"Powder-Coated SteelOrange1 3/8"3695T1120000000
    For Horizontal Drum Orientation— With Pads and Locking Lever
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drum Lifters. Drum Lifters, Style K.

    Style K

    Lifters with pads grip the drum with equal pressure for a secure, even lift.
    Style K—Style K lifters have an extra-wide grip to lift drums horizontally. A locking lever holds the drum in place.
    For Drum
    Overall
    Eye
    Style
    Cap.,
    gal.
    Max.
    Ht.
    Style
    Material
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Drum Attachment
    Location
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    K5535"Closed Head, Open HeadFiber, Steel1,000Rim41 1/4"29 1/2"Painted SteelYellow3"2"3695T1150000000
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