Overview
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door offers drum storage solutions as part of our safety equipment product line. A drum rack is used to store drums in a stable, organized way while keeping them accessible for handling and transport. These racks are designed to hold drums horizontally and help keep storage areas neat and controlled.
Drum racks are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and storage areas where drums must be stored safely and efficiently. A 55 gallon drum rack allows standard industrial drums to be stored without rolling or stacking drums loosely on the floor. Using a drum rack system also helps improve workflow by keeping drums easy to locate and move when needed.
By organizing drums properly, drum racks help reduce clutter and support better use of available floor space.
Features and Benefits
Drum rack with fork pockets is designed to store drums horizontally while allowing the entire rack to be moved using a forklift. Fork pockets are built directly into the base of the rack, which allows quick and easy lifting without additional attachments.
The open‑ended design allows loading and unloading from either side of the rack. This makes it easier to position drums during storage or removal. A strap is included for securing drums in place while they are stored in the rack.
This 55 gallon drum rack is constructed from steel and finished with a yellow powder‑coated surface for durability in industrial environments. The product description also states that the racks are stackable up to four levels high, helping facilities expand storage vertically.
Using a drum rack system helps improve safety by keeping drums stable and off the floor while also making better use of storage space.
Applications
Common applications include:
- Warehouses storing industrial drums
- Manufacturing facilities organizing drum inventory
- Storage areas using drums rack layouts for efficiency
- Facilities managing 55 gallon drum storage racks floor space
In these environments, a drum rack allows drums to be stored securely while remaining accessible for forklift handling. Fork pockets allow the rack and drums to be moved together, which helps reduce individual drum handling. By stacking racks vertically, facilities can store more drums without expanding their footprint, helping improve floor space usage.
Selection Assistance
When selecting a drum rack, start by confirming the drum size and type used in your facility. Drum rack with fork pockets is designed to hold 30‑ or 55‑gallon steel drums. Choosing the correct size helps ensure proper support during storage.
Next, consider how drums will be moved. A 55 gallon drum rack with fork pockets allows the rack to be lifted and repositioned using a forklift, making it easier to move multiple drums at once.
Also consider available storage space. A stackable drum rack system helps maximize 55 gallon drum storage racks floor space by allowing vertical storage while keeping drums organized and accessible.
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door can help you choose the right drum racks based on your storage needs, drum size, and forklift setup. Selecting the proper rack supports safer drum storage and more efficient use of workspace.