Drum Tongs

Drum Tongs

Enhance your drum handling capabilities with our high-quality Drum Tongs, designed for efficient and secure lifting and moving of drums in various industrial environments. These robust tongs feature a durable construction that ensures reliable performance and longevity, making them a vital tool for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and storage areas. Engineered for ease of use, our Drum Tongs provide a secure grip on drums, facilitating safe and precise manoeuvring. The ergonomic design and adjustable arms accommodate different drum sizes, allowing for versatility in handling. The tongs are equipped with a locking mechanism that holds the drum firmly in place, reducing the risk of spills and accidents. Built to withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions, the Drum Tongs are an essential addition to your material handling equipment. Whether you're dealing with standard or hazardous materials, these tongs offer a practical solution for improving efficiency and safety in drum operations.

Drum Tongs: The Essential Tool for Safe and Efficient Drum Handling

In industrial and commercial environments, handling heavy drums safely and efficiently is essential. Whether you're working in manufacturing, warehousing, or chemical plants, moving drums quickly and securely can be a challenging task. The Drum Tongs offer a reliable solution for lifting and transporting steel drums with ease. These tongs are specifically designed for use with overhead cranes or fork tine hooks, making them a valuable addition to any workplace where drums are regularly handled.

What Are Drum Tongs?

Drum tongs are specialised lifting tools designed to securely hold and lift steel drums. By attaching to the rim of the drum, they provide a safe and stable grip for transporting the drum without the risk of spilling or instability. These tongs are commonly used in industries where steel drums need to be moved, such as chemical, manufacturing, and warehousing operations.

The Drum Tongs can be operated with an overhead crane or a fork tine hook, making them versatile and adaptable to various material handling systems. They are engineered for simplicity and safety, offering a practical solution for lifting and transporting heavy drums, whether full or empty.

Key Features of Drum Tongs

1. Durable and Strong Design

Constructed from powder-coated steel, the Drum Tongs are built to withstand the demands of industrial use. The powder-coated finish provides additional durability by protecting the tongs from rust and corrosion, ensuring that they maintain their strength and reliability even in harsh environments.

The robust design allows these tongs to handle drums with a weight capacity of up to 500kg, making them suitable for a wide range of drum handling tasks. Whether you’re dealing with large steel drums in manufacturing facilities or chemical plants, the Drum Tongs provide a secure and efficient lifting solution.

2. Easy Operation

One of the key features of the Drum Tongs is their user-friendly design. The operation is straightforward and requires minimal effort from the operator. To use the tongs, the locking lever is set in the locked open position. When lifted, the hooks automatically engage with the rim of the drum, providing a secure hold. Once the drum is put down, the hooks disengage, making the process of lifting and releasing the drum smooth and easy.

This simple mechanism reduces the need for manual effort and ensures that drums are securely lifted without risk of slipping or falling. By automating the gripping and releasing process, these tongs improve efficiency and reduce the potential for accidents during lifting operations.

3. Large Jaw Opening

The Drum Tongs feature a jaw opening distance of 910mm, which makes them compatible with a variety of steel drum sizes. Whether you're handling standard 210-litre drums or other sizes, the tongs' generous jaw opening allows them to accommodate different drum dimensions, offering versatility and flexibility for various industrial applications.

This wide opening ensures that the tongs can securely grip the rim of most steel drums, providing a firm hold and reducing the risk of slipping or damage during the lifting process.

4. Safety Features

Safety is a top priority when handling heavy loads, especially in industrial environments. The Drum Tongs are designed with safety in mind. The hooks automatically engage when lifted, ensuring that the drum is securely attached. This automatic engagement reduces the risk of the drum coming loose during the lifting or transportation process.

In addition, the locking lever mechanism ensures that the tongs remain in the locked open position during operation, preventing accidental disengagement and providing peace of mind to the operator.

5. Lightweight and Easy to Transport

Despite their heavy-duty construction, the Drum Tongs are relatively lightweight, with a unit weight of 8kg. This makes them easy to transport between workstations and convenient to store when not in use. The lightweight design ensures that the tongs can be operated by a single person, increasing efficiency and reducing the need for additional manual labour.