Drum Handling Equipment
Bremco supplies a range of Australian-made drum handling solutions designed to improve safety and efficiency when lifting, moving, storing and dispensing drums. From drum lifters and tippers to specialised handling attachments, our products are built for durability and compliance with Australian standards, with custom options available for unique requirements.
Drum Handling Equipment
The team at Bremco has been manufacturing and supplying high quality drum handling equipment for over 30 years.
With drums being some of the most common material transport and storage solutions, the right handling equipment can make all the difference to safety and efficiency on your site.
Compatible with most types of steel, plastic and fibre drums, our drum handling equipment is an effective and affordable way to transport materials and protect drums from damage.
Bremco offers a range of drum handling equipment. The versatility of our equipment means it’s ideal for use in industries like mining, manufacturing, warehousing, power generation and beyond. Whether you need an off-the-shelf manual handling solution, or custom drum handling equipment for specific tasks, the Bremco team is happy to help.
You can find out more about our range below or get in touch with us today for a quote..
Drum Handling Equipment Australia Wide
Bremco has built strong relationships with businesses across the country. We offer drum handling equipment across Australia with a range that features the perfect solution for every work site. No matter the scale of your business, Bremco is ready to design and manufacture the drum handling equipment your team needs to get the job done.
Our catalogue includes:
- Drum Handling Trolleys. From simple drum handling to handtrucks, our drum handling trolleys reduces the strain and risk to your team.
- Forklift Drum Handling. Ideal for plastic, fibre and steel drums, our forklift drum handling equipment makes light work of the heaviest materials drums.
- Crane Drum Handling. Expand the use of overhead crane systems with our drum handling equipment. Bremco’s crane drum grab and lifting chains are ideal for maintaining safety on your worksite.
Custom Drum Handling Equipment
Bremco manufactures and supplies a broad range of drum handling equipment. Our range features decades of experience and development, ensuring your operators have safe, easy and reliable solutions for transporting drums.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our existing catalogue, we are also equipped to custom manufacture drum handling equipment to your specifications. Our in-house custom steel fabrication team has over 30 years of experience. That means we’re equipped to design and produce custom solutions that are perfectly suited to your needs.
Our custom drum handling equipment comes with the full support of Bremco’s experienced team. We will work closely with you to identify your needs and develop a bespoke solution that delivers safe and efficient handling capabilities. Whether you need manual, crane or forklift drum handling equipment, our team can specify and manufacture the right systems.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about our custom drum handling equipment.
Versatile Drum Handling Equipment
Bremco’s drum handling equipment represents some of the most versatile lifting equipment on your worksite. Suitable for a broad range of crane, crane lifting accessories, forklift and manual handling work, our drum handling equipment improves efficiency and reduces the risk to your team.
Steel drums are now widely used by the chemicals, agriculture, petroleum and manufacturing industries. With some steel drums weighing up to 450kg, it’s important to provide handling solutions that keep your staff safe from unnecessary injury.
Safety is built into everything we do at Bremco. That’s why we design our drum handling equipment to meet our strict safety and quality control standards. Whether you are looking to utilise overhead cranes, forklift attachments or manual handling solutions, our equipment allows your operators to safely move the heaviest loads.
A Bremco solution is perfect for all lifting, tilting and transporting work, allowing you to save your back and make handling drums a breeze. As a bonus, some of our drum handling equipment can be modified to work with other drum sizes and standards. That maximises your use of every piece of equipment and improves site efficiency dramatically.
Contact Bremco for Drum Handling Equipment
After more than 30 years in business, Bremco remains proudly Australian owned and operated. Our drum handling equipment is manufactured by an experienced in-house team, and we supply a number of high quality products from leading overseas brands.
Combined with our custom drum or gas bottle lifter, this means we can specify a solution for even the harshest environments. Get in touch with us today if you’d like a quote or want to know more about our drum handling equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drum handling equipment is designed to safely lift, move, store, and dispense drums. Quality drum handling solutions minimise the risks associated with handling drums. Drum handling equipment includes drum grabs, drum clamps, forklift drum handlers, forklift drum inverters, and forklift drum rotators.
In Australia, most drum handling equipment is designed for 205 litre steel drums. However, many drum handling products, including Bremco drum handling products, are compatible with most types of steel, plastic and fibre drums.
Yes, there is specific drum handling equipment that is designed to be used with a forklift, including forklift drum handlers, drum inverters, and drum rotators. These attachments can be used provided that:
- They do not exceed the rated capacity of the forklift
- The attachments have the compliance plate and serial number attached.
- Forklift operators hold the appropriate license to operate the attachment, and have been appropriately trained.
Drum handling weight limits depend on the manufacturer rating and design of equipment. It’s critical that all equipment usage follows manufacturer instructions. Typical weight capacities include:
- Up to 1000kg for powered or forklift-mounted equipment
- 300-450kg for hydraulic and manual equipment
Australian businesses are required to eliminate workplace risks as is reasonably practicable. Drum handling equipment helps reduce workplace risk by:
- Preventing spills
- Reducing strain injuries
- Preventing exposure to hazardous chemicals
Heavy and full drums should always be handled with quality drum handling equipment designed for this purpose. All employees who handle drums should be trained in the proper use of drum handling equipment to avoid injury, drum damage, and spilling drum contents. Training should cover safe operation, load limits, emergency procedures, and chemical hazards, where relevant.
When sourcing quality drum handling equipment in Australia:
- Choose a quality Australian manufacturer that builds products to Australian Design Code AS3990 – Mechanical Steel Works
- Ensure equipment is provided with the compliance plate and serial number attached.
- Consider the requirements of your drum handling equipment, and ensure you select it based on:
- The type/s of drum handling required
- Drum weight, size, and contents
- Your work environment (factory, warehouse, frequency of usage)
- Capability of your workforce to use the equipment