Barrel inverter

Looking for a drum tilter for a forklift? Goubard offers high-quality French-made barrel inverters for all your industrial applications. Choose from drum tilters for forklifts with a rotating head, top grip, or central bottom grip. And as always, we can design custom equipment if you haven’t found what you need in our catalog.

What is a drum tilter for a forklift?

The drum tilter, also known as a barrel inverter, is an accessory specifically designed to be used with a forklift. This equipment allows you to handle, tilt, and invert drums safely, quickly, and efficiently. Whether for standardized metal drums, plastic, or fiber drums, the Goubard drum tilter provides a practical solution for managing contents without manual effort and in a safe manner.

What is the purpose of a drum tilter? Why use a barrel inverter?

Using a drum tilter offers numerous advantages in terms of both safety and efficiency. When you need to use the contents of drums for your activity and have forklifts, an inverter is the most rational choice. Here’s why:

• Safety: Manual handling of drums can be dangerous and lead to accidents, either physical injuries or loss of contents. With a drum tilter, the risks are significantly reduced thanks to safe mechanical handling.
• Efficiency: A barrel inverter for a forklift reduces the time and effort needed to handle drums. It facilitates their emptying and transportation.
• Versatility: Drum tilters for forklifts add new functionality to your forklifts. The inverters are perfectly suited for use in food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and many other sectors.
• Ergonomics: Mechanizing this operation eliminates ergonomic risks, reducing absenteeism among your staff and preventing long-term health issues.

How to choose a barrel inverter?

Choosing a drum tilter depends on several criteria specific to your needs and work environment. Ensure that the inverter:

• Is compatible with the dimensions of your drums.
• Has a sufficient load capacity.
• Is compatible with the handling forks of your forklift.

Some drum tilters offer additional features such as controlled tilting, safety locking, and specific gripping mechanisms.

Our models have a load capacity of 350 kg, with the possibility of offering a higher capacity through custom design.

Goubard’s French-made barrel inverters

Our range includes 3 distinct models, differentiated mainly by the type of grip and the direction of the drum rotation for easier emptying.

Rotating head drum inverter for forklift

This product has been specially designed to be mounted on the forks of a forklift with a rotating head, making it a drum stacker inverter. It is ideal for handling, transporting, and controlled emptying of standardized metal drums with a diameter of 572 mm. This high-quality drum tilter allows a complete 360° rotation with stops in all positions, facilitating all emptying operations without needing to reposition the drum tilter.

Rotating Head Drum Tilter

This rotating head drum tilter can support a load capacity of 350 kg, making it suitable for heavy drums and intensive operations. The forks are easily inserted into sleeves measuring 170×70 mm. A safety system with removable axles at the heels of the forks prevents slippage during operation. The holding system consists of an articulated steel belt with an adjustable eccentric closure and a safety pin, ensuring a firm hold on the drum even when in motion.

The belt has a width of 230 mm and positions between the two ribs of the drum for optimal grip. The standard center distance is 850 mm, with options available on request to fit different types of forklifts.

Top Grip Drum Tilter

Do your forklifts not have a rotating head? In that case, you can opt for our top grip drum tilter. The RBP20000 is designed for mounting on the forks of a forklift, making the handling, transport, and controlled emptying of standardized metal drums with a diameter of 572 mm easier. This sophisticated device allows smooth and safe operation thanks to its 360° rotation system, fork-end articulation, and remote control via a chain-operated handwheel.

This drum inverter has a load capacity of 350 kg. It features fork-end articulation and is easily fixed into sleeves with an internal section of 170×70 mm and a center distance of 700 mm (adjustable on request to fit various forklifts). It includes a safety system with removable axles at the heels of the forks to prevent accidental slippage during use.

The drum is securely held in place with an articulated steel belt with an adjustable eccentric closure and a safety pin. Complete drum rotation is possible thanks to its mechanism allowing stops in all positions. Additionally, nylon pads protect the floors during forklift movements. For specific needs, the drum diameter can be modified on request, and a horizontal support leg is included to stabilize the tilter when not in use.

Central Bottom Grip Drum Inverter

Finally, our central bottom grip drum inverter completes our standard offering in this area. The BP30000 model supports a load capacity of 350 kg and weighs 80 kg. It features a central bottom grip for optimal balancing and improved control of the drum during transport and emptying. The forklift forks are easily inserted into sleeves with an internal section of 170×70 mm and a standard center distance of 850 mm.

The 230 mm wide articulated steel belt ensures a secure attachment of the drum, secured by a safety pin. This drum tilter for forklifts allows a complete 360° rotation with stops in all positions. The feet of the device are designed for a central and vertical grip of the drum, promoting more stable and secure handling.

Goubard, At Your Service for Nearly 90 Years

Investing in a drum tilter for your forklift is a strategic decision that improves the safety, efficiency, and ergonomics of your handling operations. At Goubard, we offer a range of high-quality drum inverters. Our team of experts is available to advise you and help you choose the equipment that best meets your specific needs. Contact us today to learn more or request a quote!