ATEX Stainless Steel Drum Handlers
Stainless steel eliminates the possibility of sparking when drum grabs hit the steel drum. It can be certified for use in ATEX Zones including 0, 1 or 2 and also gas and dust zones. The majority of the Grab-O-Matic drum handler range can also be manufactured from stainless steel for use in ATEX areas including the 1 and 2-DLR Rim Grippers, SC10 Drum Rotator and 1-DLR-BG Base Gripper.
All Grab-O-Matic ATEX stainless steel drum handlers are manufactured to order. Below are a selection of stainless steel drum handler models:
Grab-O-Matic 1-DLR ATEX Stainless Steel Single Drum Handler
The Grab-O-Matic Stainless Steel Single Drum Handler model 1-DLR is suitable for all steel open top and tight head drums, plastic ‘L’ ring drums and most fibre board drums and is secured to the forks with ‘T’ bolts.
The complete 1-DLR is manufactured from stainless steel and fitted with single Grab-O-Matic HD-1 gripping head that are manufactured completely from stainless steel including all internal parts, springs, gripping jaws etc.
The unit is suitable for use in ATEX Zone 1 spark proof areas and is also suitable for applications and areas that require a complete wash down after use.
Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 750kg
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger/smaller sizes available)
- Weight: 95kg

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Grab-O-Matic 2-DLR-P ATEX Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler
The Grab-O-Matic ATEX Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler model 2-DLR-P Semi is suitable for all steel open top and tight head drums, plastic ‘L’ ring drums and most fibre board drums and is secured to the forks with ‘T’ bolts.
- The 2-DLR-P main frame is manufactured from powder coated steel with stainless steel packers on the base of the frame and rubber fenders on the base of the pillar drum supports
- Fitted with 2x Grab-O-Matic HD-1 gripping heads that are manufactured completely from stainless steel including all internal parts, springs, gripping jaws etc.
- The Grab-O-Matic 2-DLR-P ATEX Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler is suitable for use in ATEX spark proof areas
- A mixture of steel and plastic drums can be grabbed at the same time or just a single drum
- Availability: Made to order
- Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 2x 750kg
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger sizes available)
- Weight: 125kg



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Grab-O-Matic DH-1 ATEX Stainless Steel Waist Gripper Single Drum Handler
The Grab-O-Matic Stainless Steel Single Waist Gripper Drum Handler model DH-1 is only suitable for all steel drums with pronounced rolling rims and is secured to the forks with ‘T’ bolts.
- The complete DH-1 is manufactured completely from stainless steel and the unit is suitable for use in ATEX Zone 1 spark proof areas
- It is also suitable for applications and areas that require a complete wash down after use
- The drums are grabbed under the centre rolling rim and released when set down to the ground
- Damaged drums and drums of various sizes and diameters cannot be grabbed with the DH-1 St/Steel single drum handler
- Availability: Made to order
- Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 500kg
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger/smaller sizes available)
- Weight: 40kg



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Grab-O-Matic QR-2-DTLR-P Quick Release ATEX Stainless Steel Twin Head Double Drum Handler
The Grab-O-Matic Quick release Stainless Steel Twin Head Double Drum Handler model QR-2-DTLR-P Semi is suitable for all steel open top and tight head drums, plastic ‘L’ ring drums and most fibre board drums and is secured to the forks with the Quick Attach/Release System.
- The unique ‘twin head’ gripping heads are designed to spread the load on very heavy drums or light gauge steel or plastic drums and prevent damage to the top rim
- The Quick Attach/Release System allows the fork truck driver to securely attach and release the units from the forks without the need to dismount from the truck
- The QR-2-DTLR-P main frame is manufactured from powder coated steel with stainless steel packers on the base of the frame and rubber fenders on the base of the pillar drum supports
- Fitted with 2x Grab-O-Matic HD-4 Twin Head gripping heads that are manufactured completely from stainless steel including all internal parts, springs, gripping jaws etc.
- The Grab-O-Matic QR-2-DTLR-P ATEX Stainless Steel Twin Head Double Drum Handler is suitable for use in ATEX spark proof areas
- Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 2 x 1000kg
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger/smaller sizes available)
- Weight: 150kg




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Grab-O-Matic ATEX Stainless Steel SC10 OH Overhead Drum Rotator
Grab-O-Matic ATEX Stainless Steel SC10-OH Overhead Drum Rotator is suitable for use in ATEX zone 1 or 2 spark proof areas or clean rooms.
- All parts are manufactured from stainless steel including the drum clamping system
- The unit can be hung from the hook of a crane or attached to the forks of a fork truck
- Rotation is via a hand operated gear box which allows full control throughout the rotation process
- Availability: Made to order
- Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 500kg
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger sizes available)
- Weight: 80kg


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Grab-O-Matic QR-2-DLR-P-ST/ST Quick Release ATEX Red Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler
The Grab-O-Matic Quick Release ATEX Red Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler model QR-2-DLR-P-ST/ST is suitable for all steel open top and tight head drums, plastic ‘L’ ring drums and most fibre board drums and is attached to the forks with a quick attach/release system.
- The Quick Attach/Release System allows the fork truck driver to securely attach and release the units from the forks without the need to dismount from the truck
- All parts that are likely to contact the drum or cause a spark are manufactured in stainless steel including all internal parts of the gripping heads
- Grab-O-Matic QR-2-DLR-P-ST/ST Quick Release ATEX Red Stainless Steel Double Drum Handler is suitable for use in ATEX zoned spark proof areas
- Availability: Made to order
- Technical Specifications:
- SWL: 1,500kg (2x750kg)
- Fork Entry: 130mm x 70mm (larger sizes available)
- Weight: 150kg



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