{"title":"Drum Slings \u0026 Drum Lifters","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoving a 55 gallon drum by hand is a good way to hurt your back or dent the drum. Drum slings and lifters take that risk out of the job, attaching to a forklift or crane so the drum gets lifted, moved, and set down without manual handling. Two designs cover most applications: a harness that cinches around the barrel, and a hook style that curves into the drum's rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarness Drum Slings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA harness-style lift uses a ratchet mechanism to tighten webbing directly around the barrel, so it only works with ribbed drums. Once the base webbing is snugged down, the vertical legs hook to your forklift or crane for the lift. The harness design has one extra advantage: once hoisted, the drum can be tilted to pour out its contents, which makes this the better choice if dumping or decanting is part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHook-Style Drum Slings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHook-style lifts skip the wraparound harness. Curved hooks catch the rim of the barrel directly, with webbing looping through the eyes of each hook. Because this style doesn't need to encircle the drum, it can be built with longer webbing and used in a horizontal lifting position, something the harness design can't do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Customization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery drum sling is made in the USA from 1\" or 2\" nylon webbing, chosen for its gradual stretch under load, which helps absorb shock while moving a full drum. Need a horizontal sling, a custom length, or a drum handler outside our standard lineup? Our sales team can help track down or build the configuration your job needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a different lifting sling? Check out our other options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Nylon-Lifting-Slings\"\u003eNylon Rigging Straps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Polyester-Round-Slings\"\u003ePolyester Round Slings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Wire-Rope-Slings\"\u003eWire Cable Slings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vertical-drum-sling-harness","title":"Vertical Drum Sling w\/ Harness","description":"\u003cp\u003eTilting a full steel drum to pour without tipping it over takes more than a single strap. This drum sling harness wraps a loop around the barrel and anchors a second strap above it, so you can lift the drum vertically with a forklift or other lifting device and then tilt it under control for pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel loop measures about 22 inches in diameter, with the anchor strap set 3 feet above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatchet strap cinches tight for secure transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewn-in wear pad on the underside of the webbing adds extended wear protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any lifting device, including a forklift used as a drum lifting harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom configurations available by contacting our sales team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical lifting and transport of 55 gallon steel drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled tilting and pouring without switching to a separate tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse and shop settings using a forklift as a drum handler, with a ratchet drum sling that stays secure in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-safety-warnings#lifting_hardware\"\u003eView Product Safety Warnings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483988807816,"sku":"VDS-1","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/45948-vertical-drum-sling-w-harness.01.jpg?v=1788561018"},{"product_id":"vertical-drum-sling-hooks","title":"Vertical Drum Sling w\/ Barrel Hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoving steel drums by hand risks a dropped load and a dented barrel. This vertical drum sling with barrel hooks gives you a self-tightening rig that grabs the drum's lip with heavy carbon steel hooks, so transport with a forklift or another lifting device stays quick and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-tightening design cinches down as the load lifts, with no separate adjustment needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy carbon steel hooks grab the drum lip for secure, repeatable attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough woven nylon webbing built to industry-standard, heavy-duty industrial grade specs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewn-in tag lists working load limits for vertical, basket, and choker hitch use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof-testing certificates available for a fee; must be requested at the time of order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom configurations available by contacting our sales team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForklift or crane transport of steel drums and barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShops that want a quick-attach drum sling with barrel hooks instead of a strap-and-ratchet setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat drum handling where a self-tightening design saves setup time between lifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetermining Sling Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSling length is measured from the load-bearing point of one eye to the load-bearing point of the opposite eye, providing the effective working length of the sling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSling Proof Testing Certificates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProof testing certificates are available for a nominal fee and must be requested at the time of your order. For certified proof testing, each sling is individually tested at the factory to twice its rated vertical rating, and the results are formally documented for compliance purposes. Under normal production procedures, only select slings are tested as part of routine quality checks. Because of this, every sling requiring a proof test certificate must be tested individually during manufacturing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/product-safety-warnings#lifting_hardware\"\u003eView Product Safety Warnings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46483988971656,"sku":"VDS-2","price":232.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/files\/45970-vertical-drum-sling-w-barrel-hooks.01.jpg?v=1788561401"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8644\/4936\/collections\/media_a2591ada-7128-4ff4-a259-567e084cd2ce.jpg?v=1756840780","url":"https:\/\/www.fastenersplus.com\/collections\/drum-slings.oembed","provider":"Fasteners Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}