Industrial drum heaters are designed to heat a standard 55 gallon drum quickly, evenly and effectively.

If a liquid is too cold, it may not flow properly, or adhere to a surface correctly when it is being applied, and this can cause huge problems in achieving the proper finish on a job. Volatile liquids need to be kept at the correct temperature, and the best way of achieving this, and maintaining liquids at the right heat is through the use of Easy Rack 55-gallon barrel heaters.

These ingenious industrial drum heaters are specially designed to evenly heat the outside of a standard 55 gallon drum without creating variation in temperatures. There are a number of different drum handling equipment and heaters from Easy Rack that are designed to heat the liquid to the correct temperature.

A normal barrel heater clamps around the outside of a standard 55 gallon drum, and a set of heating elements inside the unit provide a source of heat that can be controlled. Most 55-gallon drum heaters include a thermostat that automatically regulates the temperature that the barrel is heated to the right temperature. This helps with drum dispensing of any liquid.

The key difference between different drum heaters models is the range of temperature settings that they are capable of achieving. For example, if you use a 480 volt model that produces 4,400 watts it can produce extremely high temperatures up to 550 F. This high temperature is excellent for viscous liquids. For smaller jobs, such as 5-gallon containers, Easy Rack has 5-gallon pail heaters.

When using a barrel heater in your workplace, safety should always be one of your main priorities, and despite the various safety procedures that are in place thanks to the design of the heaters, it is still important to make sure that you pay attention to the heat of the unit, and are always aware of the risks involved with any volatile chemical. It is vitally important that industrial drum heaters are not used with liquids that create flammable vapors, as the elements can get hot enough to cause the gas to ignite and cause a fire.

Easy Rack sales staff can assist you in selecting the correct pail and drum heater for your needs. Why not give us a call at 281-342-0200 and let us earn your business? We welcome your call and the opportunity to serve you!

Easy Rack has industrial steel drum compactors and crushers designed specifically for recycling 55-gallon drums.

It's no secret that 55 gallon drums are some of the most convenient storage systems seen in modern industrial facilities today. When you use a lot of 55-gallon drums, you know that these storage vessels can quickly become a liability when it comes to proper disposal. Easy Rack has a steel drum compactor designed specifically for recycling empty 55-gallon drums.

Many recycling and disposal companies charge an arm and a leg for disposal of industrial drums and this is simply is not cost effective for small to medium sized companies. However, for large organizations Easy Rack steel drum compactors are able crush 55 gallon drums into a 6" disk of steel using more than 38,000 lbs of crushing power. Steel drum compactors are high powered and excellent for reducing the amount of storage space required for drum storage, and reduce the costs of disposal too.

Steel drum crushers are incredibly simple for anyone to use, and a 25 second turnaround between crushing actions, it is possible to run a very effective process and get the most out of the machine. With the ease of use offered by the latest drum dollies and steel drum compactors from Easy Rack, and the impressive power that they are able to bring into place for crushing and compressing waste makes them a useful drum handling accessory for managing your storage space.

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How do you handle, move and transport 55-gallon drums at your warehouse?

When transporting bulky 55 gallon drums around a busy industrial environment, safety should be at the top of your list. With that in mind, you will find it much safer to transport full 55 gallon drums from one place to another using Easy Rack fork lift mounted drum handlers.

Easy Rack fork lift mounted drum handlers have been specifically designed to make moving a single drum from one place to another as safe and straightforward as possible. With the smooth lifting action of the forklift, coupled with the secure grip on the drum offered by the state of the art equipment, there is very little risk of a spill, or a failure of the device. This means that the load will get to its destination almost every time.

Both top and bottom grip devices are available, and both serve exactly the same purpose, although thanks to the additional capacity of the top grip drum handler, this is generally a more popular option. The reason why this is the case, that the drum handler which grips the drum at the top can carry more weight is that the weight is more evenly supported and much more stable in place as it is moved around the workplace.

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Let's face it, a fully laden steel drum can be difficult to move without assistance from a drum caddy.

Why struggle or risk injury moving 55-gallon drums when you can easily roll them around your place of business with a drum caddy from Easy Rack. Drum caddies are material handling devices designed specifically for moving all types of containers. Small drum caddies are simple platforms with casters, while more elaborate models have drum lifting capabilities. Whether you have a plastic container or a heavy-duty steel drum, Easy Rack has a solution for your drum handling equipment.

Let's face it, a fully laden drum can be difficult for any individual to get it from one place to another without assistance from a drum caddy. There are a number of different options to choose from when it comes to picking the best drum caddies for your needs. Different work surfaces and flooring conditions define what material can be used for the wheels. The most effective type of wheels are steel with a rubber outer tire, as these combine hard wearing construction with better grip on a painted floor, and prevent the drum caddy from getting away from staff when in use. This kind of cart will happily carry up to 1200 pounds of weight despite only weighing a lightweight 40 pounds completely assembled. For heavier loads, we recommend selecting drum carts with steel casters.

Whether you are looking for drum dumpers, commercial shelving, pallet racks or even commercial warehouse lighting or parking lot lighting, the consultants at Easy Rack can assist you with your selection. We can be reached at 713-553-1122 or by visiting www.easyrack.org.

Get those juices flowing with an electric drum pump from Houston Texas based Easy Rack

Do you have a situation where a manual drum pumps is impractical for getting liquids out of 55-gallon drum or pails? Under these circumstances, using an electrical drum pump is a perfect solution that will both cut the amount of time taken and make things simpler for your staff. As with manually powered pumps, there are different types of design available from Easy Rack that serve slightly different purposes.

How do I regulate flow with an electric drum pump?
Electric drum pumps have the ability to provide a very smooth and tireless flow of liquid from a drum. Rather than the pulsing flow that comes from a manual piston drum pump, with an electrically powered model, the liquid is drawn out of the drum in a single smooth flow, meaning that there is less potential for splashing.

How do I prevent cross contamination of fluids?
It is common sense to use different electric drum pumps for each kind of liquid that you need to move. This prevents oil and water based liquids from contaminating each other and maintains all the liquids at the highest possible levels of purity. It is advisable to fully clean each pump system after use to prevent any blockage, particularly in any case where the drum pump has been used for liquids that can congeal such as paint.

Are there different pumps for volatile materials?

Yes, different kinds of liquids can react with the interior surfaces of the electric pump in different ways, and in order to ensure the long life and maintain the quality of your electric drum pump in the best possible condition, it is vitally important to use only the correct kind of pump with each chemicals. At Easy Rack, you can choose from 3 different materials inside the pump:

Polypropylene is a high quality plastic that is used in light duty drum pumps. Electric drum pumps using polypropylene are intended for use with light weight liquids, and can resist corrosion from acids. They are not generally compatible with solvents, as these can break down the chemicals in the plastic and cause the pump to fail.

Stainless steel pumps are useful under many different circumstances, and will not corrode, even if it is left immersed in water for long periods. Stainless steel can retain its strength with high weight oil and provided that the pump is well maintained, will remain in excellent condition indefinitely.

Aluminum pumps are good for a huge range of different liquids. They are generally slightly less hard wearing than stainless steel, although this will depend on the exact quality of the pump equipment that you are using, and the quality of maintenance. Aluminum generates its own surface patina on exposure to air, protecting the metal from reacting with acids, which means the pump can be used with a slightly wider range of chemicals.

If you are in the market for drum handling supplies such as drum carts, drum dollies, drum lifting equipment or even commercial lighting fixtures to light up the warehouse, Easy Rack is your kind of store. Our knowledgeable and friendly sales staff can assist with all types of equipment including wide span shelving, industrial shelving racks and ergonomic equipment such as carts, hand trucks and other helpful tools.

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Choose from static and semi portable 35 gallon or 55 gallon drum dumpers from Houston based Easy Rack!

If you regularly use 55-gallon drums to store excess liquids, you know they can get quite heavy and very difficult to move. In order to get the contents of the steel drum into a skip or other disposal area, a drum dumper is the ideal piece of equipment, and plays an important role in the waste handling process. Easy Rack carries a wide selection of drum dumping equipment from some of the best commercial manufacturers.

In essence, a drum dumper is a relatively simple piece of equipment. It lifts a 55 gallon drum into the air and over a pivot to allow the contents of the drum to be poured out into a waiting skip. The drum is clamped into place in order to prevent it slipping out of place, and ensuring that the drum can be reused.

With a standard drum being able to hold as much as 1,500 lb of waste, lifting a drum up manually is impractical, and even standard drum lifting equipment is not generally designed to make pouring and emptying easy. As a result, a drum dumper is the perfect tool for making it possible to get rid of waste without any physical effort.

Drum dumpers feature a hard wearing construction and are very flexible in use, able to handle both 55 and 30 gallon drums. The drum is fitted into place and secured using the clamps. Then, at the touch of a button, the powerful hydraulic rams are able to hoist the drum and its contents into the air and pivot them. Once the drum has been lifted to the highest point, the contents will fall along a hard wearing chute into the waiting skip or other receptacle ready for processing, or proper off site disposal as appropriate.

Choose from static and semi portable designs of drum dumper. That way, if your unit generates a large amount of waste, you can move the dumper along a row of individual dumpsters or containers in order to keep your operation as efficient as possible.

Easy Rack, a Houston based material handling online reseller has a plethora of drum handling equipment to select from. Whether you are looking for a commercial drum pump, 55-gallon drum carts, drum crusher, or drum dollies, chances are we have what you are looking for. Why not call a friendly customer service agent today at 713-553-1122 or contact us online for more information, lead time and delivery options.

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Easy Rack, a Houston based material handling supplier has a wide range of 55 gallon drum pumps available.

If you work with 55-gallon drums, you most likely have one or more commercial drum pumps that you use to extract or dispensing liquids!

Easy Rack, a Houston based material handling supply house has a wide range of 55 gallon drum pumps available. Drum pumps come in many shapes and sizes depending on your requirements. To identify the correct pump for your application you must first identify whether you are pumping thin liquids or something with more viscosity. For thin, light liquids such as water and light oil, you can use a regular piston pump, as very little force is required in order to get the liquid out. These lightweight pumps are simple to use, low cost and easy to maintain.

When a heavier gauge liquid is being stored in the drum, a standard piston pump will not have the power to draw up the fluid without a great deal of effort from the operator, and a more powerful system is required. Easy Rack offer a number of 55 gallon drum pumps that feature a lever attached to the top of the standard piston. This, coupled with a larger chamber in the piston makes it much easier to pump liquid out of the drum and into an appropriate receptacle to be used elsewhere in the building or site.

The drawback with both kinds of piston based pump is that they are both limited to producing a relatively uneven flow of liquid, and this can lead to spills and accidents. When liquids are pumped out using a piston, the pressure varies considerably, and this results in pulsing or uneven flow rates.

An alternative to a drum style piston pump is a rotary pump. With these 55 gallon drum pumps, you will be able to get a steady flow of liquid out of the drum, and even deal with the heavier gauges of oil and even paint.

If you are considering replacing a drum pump, ergonomic material handling equipment or any of the following commercial material handling products, just give us a call.

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Drum Dollies.Drum Carts
Drum Handling Equipment
Drum Lifting Equipment
Manual Hand Drum Pumps
Ergonomic Drum Dumpers

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