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Drum Handling

Drum handling gear covers adaptors, dollies, trolleys, and taps for moving and dispensing from 205-litre drums. The adaptors listed here — DIN 61, Berg 58mm, Mauser 69mm, US Buttress 64mm, Trisure 56mm — fit different drum neck threads, so check your drum brand before ordering. Dollies let you shift full drums without a forklift; trolleys tip and pour. Taps give you controlled flow for decanting oils, coolants, or chemicals straight from the bung.

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  • A silver adjustable spanner with a hexagonal head, designed for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.
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    Aluminium Drum Wrench
    • Fits 2" & 3/4" BSP drum plugs
    • 270 mm length
    €31.91 €32.23
    €25.94 €26.20
  • Drum Lifter 350kg Capacity
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    Drum Lifter 350kg Capacity
    • 350kg capacity
    • Lifts 205L drums
    • Keeps drum vertical
    €190.21 €192.13
    €154.64 €156.20
  • Drum Lifter 500kg Capacity
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    Drum Lifter 500kg Capacity
    • 500kg capacity
    • Fits 205L vertical steel drums
    • Welded gripping hooks
    €122.94
    €99.95
  • Drum Trolley/Stillage 205L
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    Drum Trolley/Stillage 205L
    • Holds 205L drums
    • Spring-loaded mechanism
    • Four wheels, uneven surfaces
    €547.90 €553.44
    €445.45 €449.95
  • Float Gauge
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    Float Gauge
    • 3/4″ BSP thread for 205L drums
    • Gauge face marked 0-210 litres
    • Water-filled polyethylene float
    €88.23 €89.11
    €71.73 €72.45
  • Forklift drum clamp for handling drums with a 350kg capacity.
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    Forklift Drum Clamp 350kg Capacity
    • 350kg capacity
    • Fits 205L drums
    • Steel construction
    €553.44
    €449.95
  • Gator Grip Forklift Drum Grab 400kg Capacity
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    Gator Grip Forklift Drum Grab 400kg Capacity
    • 400kg capacity
    • Fits 205L steel drums
    • Automatic grip lock
    €654.46 €661.06
    €532.08 €537.45
  • Hydraulic drum truck and van loader for 205L drums, ideal for material handling
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    Hydraulic Drum Truck & Van Loader 205L
    • 205L drum capacity
    • Foot-operated hydraulics
    • 800 mm width, 700 mm inside
    €999.31
    €812.45
  • Hydraulic Drum Truck 205L
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    Hydraulic Drum Truck 205L
    • Hydraulic ram clamps and lifts
    • 205L drum capacity
    • 2 wheels + 1 braked castor
    €608.79 €614.94
    €494.95 €499.95
  • Mobile Drum Handler 205L
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    Mobile Drum Handler 205L
    • Suitable for 205L drums
    • 2 wheels + 1 braked castor
    €662.06 €668.75
    €538.26 €543.70

Drum adaptors are machined to match specific manufacturer threads. DIN 61/31 is the most common European standard (61mm diameter, 31mm long thread), found on steel drums from suppliers across Europe. Mauser drums use a wider 69mm neck; Berg a narrower 58mm. US Buttress (64mm) suits American-spec drums, common on imported lubricants. Trisure (56mm) is less frequent but still turns up on specialist chemical containers. An adaptor that doesn't match the thread will cross-thread or leak under pressure, so measure the drum neck or check the manufacturer's spec sheet before fitting a pump or tap.

Dollies and trolleys handle the weight. A 205-litre drum of oil weighs over 180kg when full — too much to shift safely by hand. A drum dolly is a low platform on castors; you tip the drum onto it and roll. Models with a handle give you steering control on uneven floors. A drum and barrel trolley grips the drum upright, then tilts it for pouring; useful if you're decanting into smaller containers or filling equipment directly. Check the wheel type: hard nylon suits smooth concrete, soft rubber grips better on rough or painted surfaces but wears faster.

Taps thread into the 3/4-inch BSP bung hole (standard on most steel drums). Brass or zinc die-cast bodies resist corrosion from oils and water-based fluids; lockable taps prevent accidental discharge or tampering. Flow rate depends on the tap's bore and the fluid viscosity — a thin hydraulic oil will run faster than a heavy gear oil through the same tap. If you're dispensing flammable liquids, earth the drum and use a bonding strap to the receiving container; static discharge is a real ignition risk with low-conductivity fuels and solvents.