Industrial Manipulators for Drums and Barrels
The Drumful from BPM is a pneumatic parallelogram manipulator designed for safe, ergonomic handling of drums, kegs and barrels. These manipulators are part of the FastTrack range of pre-engineered lifting systems available with industry-beating lead times from approximately 6 weeks. The pneumatic lift system allows “weightless” balancing, helping operators lift, move and position products with less physical strain and greater control.
Its modular design allows it to be supplied as column-mounted, overhead or rail-mounted systems, making it suitable for production, packing and warehouse environments.
Models & Technical Specifications
Drumful S
Drumful M
Capacity: up to 100 kg
Radius: up to 3,000 mm
Motions: Rotation from upright to upside-down.
Best for: Emptying Light-weight Barrels and Drums
Capacity: 100-250 kg
Radius: up to 2,500 mm
Motions: Rotation from upright to upside-down
Best for: Palletising or pouring from Medium-weight drums and barrels.
Need something different?
Alongside the standard models shown here, we can also offer alternative gripper configurations, rotations, capacities and working radii — as well as other proven lifting and handling systems suited to different applications.
Weight Capacity
Max Radius
Vertical Lift
Supply Pressure
Air Consumption
Drumful S
0-100 kg
3000 mm
2000 mm
7-8 Bar
140 NL/min
Drumful M
100-250 kg
2500 mm
1700 mm
7-8 Bar
140 NL/min
- Reduces manual handling strain
- Precise operator control
- Suitable for delicate products
- Increased speed and efficiency
- Can be column, ceiling or rail mounted
- Ideal for production or warehouse use
Column Mounted
For standalone workstation handling.
Overhead Mounted
For clear floor space and fixed working zones.
Overhead Rail Mounted
For longer travel across a workstation or production line.
Need help choosing the right vacuum manipulator?
Every lifting application is different. Let us know the load weight, product type, working area and lifting frequency, and we’ll help you identify the right handling solution for your production requirements. That may be a standard BPM Drumful manipulator, a jib crane with a scissor gripper, or a bespoke system tailored to your process, space and product handling needs.