Safety and efficiency are top priorities in food-manufacturing operations, and handling barrels and drums poses serious challenges in this area. That's why dependable lifting equipment is essential.
FPEC's barrel lift gives processors a straightforward way to move heavy barrels, drums, and totes, whether they're made from steel, plastic, or other materials.
Reliable Drum-Handling Equipment
Manual handling of heavy barrels and drums poses serious safety risks, including operator injury and damaged product. Any drum lift must be able to ensure both safety and efficiency, providing reliable operation for your team and meeting the requirements of specific applications.
Our barrel lift offers dependable vertical lifting power with custom options available for barrels, totes, and carts. A robust design, robust under-drum support, and versatile mounting options deliver consistent performance to streamline day-to-day operations.
Barrel Lift Technical Specifications
Our vertical drum lifter has been carefully engineered to ensure safe lifting, accurate positioning, and sanitary operation. Our goal is to make material-handling tasks in your operation as straightforward as possible.
Standout features of our barrel lift include:
- Standard dump heights of 83", 96", and 120"
- Custom lifting options to suit unique line layouts and floor plans
- Variable attachments available for barrels, totes, and carts for safe lifting in a range of applications
- Lift can be mounted on existing equipment to integrate seamlessly with your process
- 2 HP motor provides powerful, fast, and consistent lifting with a maximum weight capacity of 600 lbs
- Dependable chain lift mechanism stands up to repetitive lifting cycles
- Elevated base allows for user-friendly cleaning beneath the unit
- UL-listed controls built in-house for reliability and safety during operation
- NEMA 4X enclosures with slope top box
- 100% stainless steel fabrication
Your team can count on our barrel lifting devices’ unparalleled strength and flexibility to suit any number of operational needs.
Benefits of Barrel and Drum Lifters
Implementing a barrel lift for your operation can improve safety, efficiency, and versatility. You'll save time and reduce risk when handling plastic drums, barrels, totes, and more.
Other advantages include:
- Safe operation: Reduce unnecessary manual drum handling to minimize the risk of injuries and accidents on your shop floor
- Improved sanitation: Maintain health standards in your factory with easy cleaning and hygienic materials
- Enhanced efficiency: Fast lifts reduce downtime and eliminate the need for forklifts, cranes, or other bulky and costly equipment
- Tailored to your process: Suitable for extensive food-processing applications, with custom lifting and height options for any line
- Reduced labor strain: Put your team's expertise to the best possible use by saving time and effort handling steel drums
Together, these benefits can transform barrel management on your floor, no matter what kind of operation you're running.
A History of Dependable Equipment
FPEC has spent more than 65 years providing reliable lifting and transport equipment for food manufacturers across the United States. American-made solutions mean our customers receive the highest quality solutions tailored to the specific challenges of their industries.
Success in Every Story
Hear about how FPEC equipment has helped our customers across the country.
Take Advantage of Safe and Expedient Barrel Handling
You can take advantage of FPEC's barrel lift to meet the specific requirements of your processing facility. Easily maximize safety and efficiency as team members handle drums, totes, and carts on your floor.
Reach out to our expert team today to learn more about our lifting models and customization options. We'll consider your particular needs and match you with a design that supports your intended application.