Drum & Cylinder Handling
Drums and cylinders can weigh hundreds of pounds. Manual handling is risky and often leads to back injuries, crushed fingers, or worse. Using proper handling equipment protects workers. Specialized equipment ensures the load remains balanced and secure, minimizing the chance of tipping, falling, or spilling hazardous contents. OSHA and other regulatory agencies require safe handling practices. Using equipment helps meet safety standards and reduces the risk of fines or penalties. Handling drums and cylinders with machinery is much quicker than manual efforts, speeding up warehouse or production operation. Fewer worker injuries and safer handling lead to fewer interruptions in daily operations, keeping workflows running smoothly. Instead of needing multiple workers to move a single drum, one operator with the right equipment can do the job, freeing up staff for other tasks.
Drum & Cylinder Handling Equipment - Safe Lifting, Storage & Spill ContainmentDrums and cylinders can weigh hundreds of pounds. Manual handling is risky and often leads to back injuries, crushed fingers, or worse. Specialized equipment keeps loads balanced and secure, minimizing the chance of tipping, falling, or spilling hazardous contents, while helping facilities meet OSHA and other regulatory safety standards. Drum and cylinder handling equipment safely lifts, moves, and positions heavy drums and pressurized cylinders in warehouses, plants, and production environments. These loads can be heavy, awkward, and hazardous, making controlled handling essential. Purpose-built equipment keeps containers balanced and secure during transport, storage, and dispensing, reducing the risk of tipping, dropping, or leaks. By enabling a single operator to move drums safely and efficiently, handling equipment improves workflow and reduces labor strain. Better control minimizes product damage, spills, and downtime, supporting safer operations and consistent throughput across chemical, food-grade, oil, and gas applications. For facilities handling liquids or hazardous materials, spill control platforms and pallets add an additional layer of protection by containing leaks at the source before they reach the floor.
Selecting the Right Type: ♦ Lift type, choose a Wesco power or scale drum lift for vertical lifting and dispensing, or a drum dolly for horizontal repositioning of a stationary drum. Where Commonly Used: ♦ Chemical and Oil and Gas Facilities, drum lifts, racks, and spill platforms support safe handling of hazardous liquids. CustomMHS carries the full line of Wesco, MECO, Little Giant, and Vestil drum and cylinder handling equipment, backed by each manufacturer's warranty.
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Cylinder Trucks, Pallets, and Secured Storage
Cylinder trucks, pallets, and vertical safety cabinets from MECO and Little Giant for gas cylinder transport and storage. View All →
Drum Lifters
Wesco drum lifters for controlled lifting, handling, high-reach positioning, and in-transit weighing of drums. View All →
Drum Storage Racks
MECO drum storage racks and portable drum racks for organized, space-efficient bulk drum storage. View All →
Drum Trucks and Dollies
Drum trucks and dollies from MECO, Wesco, and Vestil for mixing, draining, moving, and storing drums. View All →
MECO Cylinder Pallet Racks
MECO cylinder pallet racks hold cylinders up to 9" diameter, with a forklift base and optional casters, with a 1,500 lb capacity. View All →
MECO Drum Storage Racks
MECO Omaha drum storage racks for 30 and 55 gallon drums, with knock-down shipping and front and rear forklift access. View All →
MECO Drum Wizard Drum Handler
MECO Drum Wizard is a 4-in-1 drum handler that mixes, drains, moves, and stores drums, with telescoping oak handles and a welded steel frame. View All →
MECO Heavy-Duty Cylinder Trucks
MECO Heavy-Duty Cylinder Trucks. Double-welded 1/4-inch steel deck, 1-inch square-tube superstructure. Secures cylinders up to 9-1/4 inches in diameter with heavy-duty chains. Ships fully assembled. Authorized distributor. View All →
MECO Omaha Portable Drum Racks
MECO Omaha portable drum racks with forklift access and stackable steel construction, shipped in Set Up or Knocked Down. View All →
Pucel Gas Cylinder Vertical Storage Cabinet
Pucel vertical gas cylinder storage cabinets. Expanded metal open-air design for airflow and visibility. Hinged lockable doors. Safety signs included. Safety yellow powder coat finish. Stores 8 or 16 cylinders. 30" or 60" wide, 38" deep, 72 View All →
Pucel Gas Cylinder Vertical Storage Cabinet
Pucel Gas Cylinder Vertical Storage Cabinet allow you to store flammables or any LP gas cylinders for plant safety View All →
Spill Containment and Dispensing
Little Giant spill containment platforms, pallets, and carts for drums and IBC totes, capturing leaks at the source. View All →