Pouring water, solutions or liquid ingredients from drums into tanks happens in almost every plant. Two people lifting and tilting a drum of nearly a hundred kilos is tiring and easily spills or slips. For this project FullSharp delivered a stainless 304 Smart Lifter smart electric lifter (model FS-Flash190S-BDC) with a strap clamp tool for lifting and tipping drums, 120 kg capacity.

Frame, mast and tool are all stainless 304, water resistant and easy to wash, suiting food, chemical and cleanroom areas. Lifting is electric and the lifter is pushed by hand, while tipping is manual through a lever, so the operator controls the pour.

Stainless 304 smart electric lifter with a drum strap clamp tool

Stainless 304 smart electric lifter with a drum strap clamp tool

How the strap clamp holds the drum

The front of the tool has two arms with rollers that rest against the drum, and a wide strap goes around it. The operator wraps the strap and tightens it with the ratchet, pressing the drum firmly against the rollers so it cannot turn or slip while lifting or tipping. Because the strap follows the drum body, it handles steel drums and round plastic drums of various sizes.

The clamp sits on a rotating head. Pulling the ball-knob lever tips the drum gradually towards the tank opening, and releasing it holds the current angle. Knobs on the tool set the arm spacing for the drum diameter, and the brake release on the head locks the tipping angle while travelling.

Ratchet and strap pressing the drum against two rollers
Ratchet and strap pressing the drum against two rollers
Wide strap wrapping the drum body
Wide strap wrapping the drum body
Lever that rotates the clamp head to tip the drum
Lever that rotates the clamp head to tip the drum
Knobs to set the arms for the drum size
Knobs to set the arms for the drum size

Video

Lifting and pouring a drum

  1. Push the lifter up to the drum and lower the tool so both rollers rest on the drum.
  2. Wrap the strap around the drum and tighten the ratchet so the drum is pressed against the rollers.
  3. Lift electrically above the tank opening and push the lifter into position.
  4. Pull the lever to tip the drum slowly and pour, then return the drum upright.

Key specifications

  • ModelFS-Flash190S-BDC
  • Capacity120 kg
  • MaterialStainless 304 (mast, frame, tool)
  • ClampingTwo roller arms + ratchet strap
  • TippingManual lever, brake release to lock the angle
  • LiftingElectric, push buttons on the handle
  • TravelPushed by hand, lockable castors

Benefits

No lifting or tilting by hand

The 120 kg drum is lifted electrically and tipped with a lever, one person can do it.

Drum cannot slip or turn

The ratchet strap presses the drum against the rollers, holding it even near horizontal.

Stainless 304, easy to clean

Water and mild chemical resistant, washable after each shift, suits food and cleanrooms.

Applications

  • Pouring water and solutions from drums into mixing and stirring tanks
  • Food and beverage plants: batch feeding of liquid ingredients
  • Chemical and paint plants: pouring from round plastic drums
  • Cleanrooms and pharmaceuticals: moving and pouring solution drums

Lifter and tool photos

Stainless drum lifter, front view
Handle and control panel
Base and rear battery
Strap clamp tool tilted
Side view with the tool tilted
Lifter with strap clamp tool, side view
Strap hanging ready to wrap the drum
Two roller arms seen from above
Clamp assembly from above
Ratchet that tightens the strap

Frequently asked questions

Which drums can the strap clamp handle?

The strap follows the drum body, so it handles steel drums, round plastic drums and large cans within the adjustable arm range. Send FullSharp the diameter, height and weight of your drum to check.

Why tip by hand instead of electrically?

A lever lets the operator feel and control the pour without spilling, and needs no extra motor, keeping the lifter compact and affordable. Stations that tip constantly can have a powered version.

Can it work in wet areas?

Yes. Mast, frame and tool are stainless 304, water resistant and easy to wash. The electrics are sealed inside the body.

See also the Smart Lifter smart electric lifters, drum, can and bottle handling projects and delivered smart electric lifter projects.