subject: Drum Dollies - Great Material Handling Solutions [print this page] Drum Dollies - Great Material Handling Solutions
55 gallon drums. Let's face it they are not easy to move. Most liquid weighs in at eight pounds per gallon, that means a full 55 gallon drum can weigh as much as 450 pounds! Not all drums are full of liquid either, some are used for storage and these can weigh in and over 800 pounds. That is a back breaker! Sure you can use a fork lift but you need a special attachment just to pick up the drum, but what if you do not have a fork lift? It is time to work smart not hard. You need a drum dolly!
Things became easier when we invented the wheel so stay out of the stone age and put some wheels underneath that heavy 55 gallon drum! Drum dollies make moving those heavy drums a snap.
There are a few different kinds available and determining which one you need is as simple as knowing the drum size and maximum weight. There are some that are made from plastic. Plastic drum dollies have a lighter load limit and are available for 30 and 50 gallon drums. If plastic drum dollies are not strong enough, then there are some that have steel frames and can support as much as 900 pounds! That's a real workhorse!
On the bottom you will find four independent rotating casters. These allow you to move in and out of really tight places with ease.
Using a drum dolly will increase productivity, portability, safety. You can easily move drums from one work area to another in record time.
