Drum Caddies and Carts
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Material Handling · Stackable Drum Racks
Stackable Drum Racks For Two and Three 55 Gallon Drums
Storing drums horizontally on a rack does two things at once: it recovers floor space and it puts the bung at the bottom where a tap can be fitted. S&L lists two sizes, for two and three 55 gallon steel drums.
Product Overview
What This Product Is and Where It Fits
DRUM-RACK-2 is 45 inches wide, DRUM-RACK-3 is 71 inches. Both are 30 inches deep and 12-3/4 inches high, so a run of racks lines up on one depth regardless of which size is used where.
Load ratings are 1,600 lb for the two-drum rack and 2,400 lb for the three-drum, which is 800 lb per drum position. A full 55 gallon drum of oil is around 450 lb, so the rating carries a full drum in every position with margin.
The racks stack, which is where the floor space saving comes from. Two racks high on a 12-3/4 inch frame keeps drums within reach while doubling the storage on the same footprint.
Net weights are 60 lb and 95 lb, light enough to reposition a rack when the store is reorganised.
Key Benefits
Three Reasons Buyers Specify This Line
Recovers floor space by stacking
A 12-3/4 inch high frame stacks, so the same floor area holds twice the drums.
Puts the drum where a tap works
Horizontal storage places the bung low, so drums can be dispensed where they are stored.
800 lb per drum position
1,600 lb across two positions and 2,400 lb across three, comfortably above a full 55 gallon drum.
Application Scenarios
- Drum stores in workshops and maintenance areas
- Oil and lubricant dispensing bays
- Chemical stores where drums are decanted in place
- Goods-in staging for drummed raw material
Who It Is For
- Stores running out of floor space for upright drums
- Operations that dispense from the drum where it is stored
- Safety teams removing the need to tip drums for dispensing
- Distributors supplying drum storage alongside handling gear
Problems It Solves
- Drums stored upright taking aisle and floor space
- Drums moved to a separate station every time something is dispensed
- No way to fit a tap because the bung is on top
- Racks too tall to reach the top drum safely
Technical Features
What Is Actually Published For This Line
DRUM-RACK-2
Two 55 gallon steel drums, 45 by 30 by 12-3/4 inches, 1,600 lb, 60 lb net weight.
DRUM-RACK-3
Three 55 gallon steel drums, 71 by 30 by 12-3/4 inches, 2,400 lb, 95 lb net weight.
Stackable frame
Racks stack to multiply storage on the same footprint.
Common 30 inch depth
Both sizes line up on one depth in a run.
Specifications
Stackable Drum Racks Specification Table
Every figure below is transcribed from the specification sheets S&L published for this line. Where a figure is not published, it is marked rather than estimated.
| Model | Drum Capacity | Overall Size W x D x H in | Capacity lbs | Net Weight lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUM-RACK-2 | (2) 55 Gal. Steel | 45" x 30" x 12-3/4" | 1,600 | 60 |
| DRUM-RACK-3 | (3) 55 Gal. Steel | 71" x 30" x 12-3/4" | 2,400 | 95 |
Source: Stackable Drum Racks sheet published by S&L Dock Equipment.
Product Photography
Stackable Drum Racks As Supplied
Every photograph below is from the S&L product records for this line. Nothing is a stock image or a rendering.
Materials
Materials and Finish
Welded steel frame with drum cradles. Finish confirmed at quotation.
ManufacturingHow It Is Made
Frame members are cut, the cradle profiles formed and welded into the frame, then the rack is cleaned and finished.
Quality Control
What Is Checked Before Packing
Overall dimensions and cradle spacing are checked against the size sheet, stacking fit is checked rack to rack, and welds at the cradle to frame joints are inspected.
CertificationsCertification Status
No third-party certification is published for Stackable Drum Racks in S&L's own documentation, so this page marks it TBC at quotation rather than implying one. For racking the figures buyers verify are the load rating per rack and the maximum stack height. The rating is published; the stack height is not, so confirm it.
Customisation
Options Within The Published Range
- Two or three drum width
- Finish confirmed at quotation
- Quantity packing arranged for container shipment
Comparison
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Option | When To Choose It |
|---|---|
| Stackable drum rack | Stores drums horizontally and stacks. Dispensing happens where the drum sits. |
| Rotating drum cart | Presents one drum at a pouring angle and moves it. Not a storage product. |
| Drum caddy | Moves a single upright drum across the floor. |
Use Guide
Getting It Right On Site
- Place the bottom rack where the floor is level before stacking anything on it
- Load drums with a caddy, clutcher or fork mounted grab rather than by hand
- Keep the heaviest drums in the bottom rack
- Check the cradle welds and the stacking feet when the store is reorganised
Questions
Stackable Drum Racks Questions
How many drums does each rack hold?
DRUM-RACK-2 holds two 55 gallon steel drums and DRUM-RACK-3 holds three.
What are the load ratings?
1,600 lb for the two-drum rack and 2,400 lb for the three-drum rack.
What are the overall sizes?
45 by 30 by 12-3/4 inches for DRUM-RACK-2 and 71 by 30 by 12-3/4 inches for DRUM-RACK-3.
How high can the racks be stacked?
The racks are listed as stackable but no maximum stack height is published. Confirm the intended stack height with S&L at quotation.
Can they hold 30 gallon drums?
The published capacity is for 55 gallon steel drums. Ask S&L before using a smaller drum size in the cradle.
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Quote Stackable Drum Racks By Model Code
Say how many drums you need to store and how high you intend to stack, and the rack count and rating come back with the quotation.