Despite their convenience as containers, 55 gallon drums are a fairly unwieldy and heavy item when full, and moving them around can be a tricky proposition without the proper drum lifts and other handling equipment. In order to ensure that all processes that involve moving and handling drums can be carried out as safely and efficiently as possible, it is important for any employer to provide their staff with the proper handling equipment.
There is an extensive range of different products available from most companies to ensure that your staff are able to move equipment properly and without exposing themselves to any excessive risk. One of the most cost effective drum lifts available is the forklift mounted Eagle Beak drum lifter. This ingenious piece of equipment mounts on the forks of a standard lift, and uses a hydraulic system to grab the drum and hold it in place securely.
Two separate versions of the Eagle Beak are available. The lighter version of the device holds a single barrel weighing up to 1000 pounds, while the dual barrel version can lift up to 2,000 pounds of weight with separate clamps to hold two separate 55 gallon drums. The drum lift holds the...