Verti-Karrier 55-Gallon Steel Drum Lifter | Model 90

Lift Upright Steel Drums in Hard-to-Reach Areas

The Morse Model 90 Verti-Karrier Drum Lifter provides a secure way to lift upright rimmed 55-gallon steel drums with a crane or hoist. It engages beneath the drum’s top rim and keeps the drum upright during lifting and transport.

An alternating grip and release mechanism makes the Model 90 especially useful for loading or retrieving drums in hard-to-reach areas. Designed specifically for rimmed steel drums, it combines controlled overhead handling with a 1,000 lb lifting capacity.

Key Benefits

• Lifts upright 55-gallon rimmed steel drums
• Alternating grip and release mechanism simplifies drum handling
• Ideal for loading and retrieving drums in hard-to-reach areas
• Engages securely beneath the drum’s top rim
• Keeps the drum upright during lifting and transport
• Designed for use with cranes and hoists
• 1,000 lb lifting capacity
• Individually load tested and ships with load test certificate

Specifications

• Capacity: 1,000 lb (454 kg)
• Compatible Drum Type: Rimmed steel drums
• Compatible Drum Size: 55-gallon (210 liter)
• Drum Diameter: 22-1/16" to 22-7/16" measured under the top rim
• Drum Position: Upright
• Drum Engagement: Grips beneath the top rim
• Grip System: Alternating grip and release mechanism
• Drum Requirement: Drum top must be installed and secure
• Compatible Equipment: Crane or hoist
• Construction: Standard steel
• Load Tested: Individually tested at 125% of rated capacity
• Load Test Certificate: Included
• CE Marked: Yes

Ideal Applications

• Lifting upright 55-gallon steel drums
• Retrieving drums from hard-to-reach locations
• Loading drums into restricted areas
• Crane and hoist drum handling
• Overhead drum transport
• Drum loading and unloading
• Manufacturing and production operations
• Chemical processing operations
• Drum storage and staging
• General industrial drum handling

Safety & Compliance

• Individually load tested at 125% of rated capacity
• Ships with load test certificate
• Complies with ANSI/ASME B30.20
• ASME BTH-1 Design Category B
• ASME BTH-1 Service Class 1
• Welding performed by certified welders
• Welding performed in accordance with ANSI/AWS D14.1 and ASME BTH-1