Morse Below-Hook Drum Lifter for 30-55 Gallon Drums

Morse ANSI/ASME B30.20 Compliant, Self-Adjusting Below-Hook Drum Lifter for 30 to 55 Gallon Rimmed Drums

Morse Below-Hook 30-55 Gallon Drum Lifter is a Drum Lifter explicitly designed for effortless handling of 30 to 55 gallon (114 to 210 liter) rimmed plastic, steel, or fiber drums with 15” to 23” diameter top rim.

This specially designed versatile drum lifter is specifically for stable and secure lifting of upright 15" to 23" diameter, rimmed 30 to 55 gallon steel, plastic, or lever-lock fiber drums that have a  with a hoist system or similar lifting devices.

Fitted with an automatic, tong-like gripping feature with intentionally designed slim hooks that make lifting, lowering, or maneuvering drums within confined spaces much more efficient.

This Morse Below-Hook Drum Lifter is a great way to significantly simplify and streamline your drum handling tasks.
Getting them done quickly and efficiently while eliminating the need for physically demanding manual handling of the drums.

Versatile Lifting Capabilities 

• Drum lifting capacity ranges from 15" to 23" (38.1 cm to 58.4 cm) diameters under the top rim, accommodating a wide range of drum sizes. 
• Easy integration with existing lifting equipment for various lifting applications.
• Can easily handle lifting of drums of up to 1000lbs.

Features a Self-Adjusting Tong-like Action

• Ensures a secure grip for various common types of closed drums through an automatic, self-adjusting, tong-like action on the drum as it is raised with a hook. 
• The drum lid MUST be on, secure, and within 1” inch of the top of the drum to be lifted safely and effectively.

Narrow Profile for Drum Placement into Overpack/Salvage Drums

• Slim-profile grippers provide a narrow profile allowing for smooth lowering of 30-gallon (114 liters) or 55-gallon (210 liters) drums into overpack or salvage drums, streamlining the containment process.
• Narrow grip profile can be utilized for accessing and lifting drums from rows of tightly packed drums or other confined spaces with ease

Individual Rigorous Load Testing and Compliance with ANSI/ASME B30.20 standard for mechanical, Below-the-Hook lifting devices

• Each unit undergoes rigorous load testing at the factory, ensuring it can safely handle loads up to 125% of the rated capacity.
• Possesses rated load markings, unit identification, and the welding performed by certified welders in accordance with ANSI/AWS D14.1 and ASME BTH-1
• For guaranteed quality and compliance, each lifter is accompanied by a load test certificate.  

Whether you're in manufacturing, warehousing, or environmental services, this drum lifter is a convenient and dependable solution for seamless drum lifting with a compatible hoist system.

For additional product and handling information, refer to the Product Specification Sheet or additional documents provided on this page.