Morse and Vestil Drum Handling Solution for Safe Transport

Industrial customer transporting 55-gallon drums of machine coolant. The customer required a safer and more efficient method to load and secure full 55-gallon drums into a pickup truck for transport.

The Challenge: Safely Loading and Securing 55-Gallon Drums

The customer was using a forklift to load full drums horizontally into a pickup truck bed. Once loaded, the drum had to be manually flipped upright, creating safety risks and uncertainty around proper load securement during transport.

Key concerns included:

• Unsafe manual repositioning of heavy drums
• Risk of injury during loading
• Difficulty securing upright drums for transport
• Need for a repeatable, safe process

The Solution: Integrated Morse and Vestil Drum Handling Equipment

Western Storage and Handling recommended a safer drum handling system using Morse and Vestil equipment designed specifically for lifting, positioning, and securing heavy drums.

The solution included:

• Morse Fork-Mounted Hook attachment
• Morse Vertical Drum Lifter to safely position the drum upright
• Vestil Steel Drum Tie-Down Ring
• Four heavy-duty ratchet straps for secure transport

This configuration allowed the drum to be lifted vertically, placed properly into the pickup bed, and secured safely without manual flipping.

Key Features of the Equipment

• Designed for 55-gallon drum handling
• Eliminates unsafe manual repositioning
• Secure vertical placement into vehicle bed
• Reliable tie-down system for transport stability
• Compatible with existing forklift equipment

Results: Improved Safety and Transport Security

The new drum handling system significantly improved safety and efficiency. The customer eliminated the need for manual flipping, reduced injury risk, and gained confidence in properly securing drums during transport.

Project outcomes included:

• Safer drum loading process
• Reduced manual handling risks
• Secure transport of machine coolant drums
• Simple, repeatable loading procedure

Need a Safer Drum Handling Solution?

Western Storage and Handling provides engineered drum handling equipment for safe lifting, positioning, and transport. Schedule a consultation to evaluate the right material handling solution for your operation.