{"product_id":"vestil-drum-p-drum-positioners-rotate-standing-drums-to-horizontal-racking-position-forklift-operated-800-lb-30-55-gallon","title":"Vestil DRUM-P Drum Positioners | Rotate Standing Drums to Horizontal Racking Position, Forklift-Operated, 800 lb, 30 \u0026 55-Gallon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil DRUM-P Drum Positioners\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/X8hCDtEqQFs\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eVestil DRUM-P Drum Positioners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vestil \u003cstrong\u003eDRUM-P Drum Positioner\u003c\/strong\u003e lets a fork-truck driver rotate a standing drum to the horizontal racking position — and back again — for easy loading into horizontal drum storage racks. A \u003cstrong\u003epositive latching system\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures safe handling of drums weighing up to \u003cstrong\u003e800 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Slide the positioner extensions over the vertical drum, use the fork truck to rotate it to horizontal, and the latch engages so it's ready to slide into the rack. Built from welded steel in a Blue\/Yellow finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where a carrier\/rotator is built for pouring, the DRUM-P is purpose-built for \u003cstrong\u003evertical-to-horizontal rotation for rack storage\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a mechanical attachment — it uses the fork truck's own lift and tilt to rotate and position the drum, with no power or hydraulics required. Units now include a welded spacer that protects drum fixtures from damage during rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouses and facilities that store drums horizontally on racks and need a safe, repeatable way to transition drums between vertical and horizontal. Choose the model that matches your drum size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRated up to 800 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm your loaded drum weight is within capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMechanical operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — relies on the fork truck to lift and rotate the drum; there is no powered\/hydraulic function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMatch the model to your drum:\u003c\/strong\u003e DRUM-P-30 for 30-gallon drums, DRUM-P-55 for 55-gallon steel drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eUsable fork pockets are 7\"W × 2\"H on 20\" centers\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm your forks fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Indiana, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Vestil Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotates standing drums to horizontal racking position\u003c\/strong\u003e and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive latching system\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe handling up to 800 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — uses the fork truck to lift and rotate (no power required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelded spacer\u003c\/strong\u003e protects drum fixtures from damage when rotating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-on positioner extensions for quick engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork pockets 7\"W × 2\"H usable on 20\" centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded steel construction; Blue\/Yellow finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels for 30-gallon and 55-gallon drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ 800 lb max · forklift-operated · match model to drum size · confirm fork-pocket fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDrum Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eNet Wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDRUM-P-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30-gallon drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e800 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e74-3\/4\" × 32-1\/2\" × 32-3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e335 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDRUM-P-55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e55-gallon steel drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e800 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e74-3\/4\" × 32-1\/2\" × 32-3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e336 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared specifications (both DRUM-P models):\u003c\/strong\u003e welded steel construction · positive latching system · mechanical (forklift-operated) rotation · welded spacer to protect drum fixtures · fork pockets 7\"W × 2\"H usable on 20\" centers · 800 lb capacity · Blue\/Yellow finish · overall 74-3\/4\" × 32-1\/2\" × 32-3\/8\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's Manual: DRUM-P (available on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering Drawings: DRUM-P-30, DRUM-P-55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Certificates: DRUM-P-30, DRUM-P-55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eProduct videos are available on the Vestil Manufacturing YouTube channel. Contact us for additional documentation through our dealership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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