Drum Dumper Uses and Applications

What is a Drum Dumper? A Drum Dumper is designed for 30 and 55 gallon drums and barrels virtually eliminating the chance of a worker injury caused by emptying a drum. A drum and barrel are synonymous. A key drum dumper feature is to reduce spillage with the ability to dispense heavy liquid or material filled drums at various heights. Many businesses that operate large industrial facilities make extensive use of 30 and 55 gallon drums, finding it necessary to empty the drum.

How does a Drum Dumper Operate? Drum rotation is either manual or powered by electric hydraulic and is controlled at the push of a button, freeing the employee from any lifting or bending. Drum Dumpers are available in different designs including stationary, portable manual push or powered, rotator, tipping or roller allowing the worker to operate at any location.

How does a Drum Dumper help the Shop Worker? Automation is the primary success factor. Apart from protecting workers from strain and injury, drum dumpers also dramatically increase the speed and effectiveness with which drum dumping is handled, thus enabling the facility to operate much more efficiently. They allow a single worker to quickly and efficiently empty many drums during a short period of time. In addition, since drums may contain corrosive chemicals, spills of such contents can cause costly damage to the area where the mishap occurred and sometimes, to nearby equipment that the spilled chemicals came into contact with. And if a spill involves a chemical that is highly toxic, it can become physically hazardous to workers. This ensures that the drums will be dispensed at the proper height in relation to what they’re being emptied into, thereby reducing the chance of spillage.