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Morse Drum Rotators - Drum Rollers

Rotating drums to mix or blend material inside a closed drum saves time, labor and money. Drum rotating mixes drum contents to ensure homogeneity with less hazards.

Morse Stationary Drum Rollers

Drum Rotators
for a 55-gallon
Plastic Drum

310 Series
Tilt-To-Load Drum Rotator

Custom 300 Series

End-Over-End Drum Rotator with 310 style drum holder

201 Series

Portable Drum Roller
with Option POLY-201

5154 Series

Drum Rollers with
Option POLY-1-5154 for single drum models or
Option POLY-2-5154 for double drum models

456 Series

Hydra-Lift Drum Roller with Option POLY-456

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Link to spec sheet
Link to parts diagram


Drum Rotator - Morse 5154 Series
Model 1-5154VS-1 for rotating a single Drum has Variable Speed control from 10 to 40 RPM and single phase electric motor.

Features

 
Drum rotating speed
  • Choose fixed drum rotating speed of 10, 20 or 30 RPM. The 20 RPM speed is good for most liquids and is furnished if RPM is not specified.
  • Variable speed models provide drum rotating from 10 to 40 RPM. Speed is regulated easily by turning a knob.
Four drive and four idler wheels per drum
Capacity: See Drum Rotator Chart
Eliminate:
  • Spills and splashing of dangerous contents on workers
  • Risk of contamination
  • Transfer and clean-up
  • Special vessels and apparatus

Options

Link to parts diagram
for Option POLY-1-5154

Option for rolling 55-gallon plastic drum

Option to roll a 55-gallon plastic drum
has extra wheels to support a flexible soft sided 55-gallon plastic drum which lacks ribs or roll rings. It also includes end stops to prevent plastic drum from traveling lengthways while being rolled.
  • Option # POLY-1-5154 for single drum roller
  • Option # POLY-2-5154 for double drum roller

Option 1-5-1 Idler Attachment to roll 1 to 5 gallon can

Larger images of drum roller

Option to roll a 1 to 5 gallon can
extends the usefulness of the rotator to roll 1 to 5 gallon cylindrical cans and pails. It comes complete with adjustable spacers and mounts.
  • Option # 1-5-1 Idler Attachment
See also: Can Tumblers designed to rotate 1 to 5 gallon cans end-over-end
Floor-Mounted Single or Double Drum Roller

Single Drum Rollers

Double Drum Rollers

Morse 1-5154 Series - Single Drum Rollers

Single Drum Rollers

  • Roll a steel drum 6” to 28” diameter and up to 40” long
  • 1/2 HP motor drives efficient worm gear reducer connected to solid 1" (2.54 cm) diameter shaft to turn four 6" (15 cm) diameter Neoprene drive wheels
  • Base dimensions: 24" x 55" (61 cm x 140 cm)
  • Capacity: see Drum Rotator Chart

Variable Speed Drum Rotators (not shown)

  • Similar to model 1-5154, but transmission allows user to vary drum speed from 10 to 40 RPM
  • Ideal for experimental use
  • Some users prefer fast initial rolling and reduced speed for continued, gentle agitation
  • Handles same drum weights at corresponding speeds as fixed speed models

Morse 2-5154 Series - Double Drum Rollers

Double Drum Rollers have twice the capacity

  • Roll one or two steel drums 6” to 28” diameter and up to 36” long
  • Heavy-duty 1 HP motor drives efficient gear reducer connected to 1" diameter shaft operating eight 6" (15.2 cm) diameter Neoprene drive wheels
  • Speed choices same as 1-5154 above
  • Base dimensions: 24" x 97" (61 cm x 140 cm)
  • Capacity: see Drum Rotator Chart

Double Variable Speed Drum Rotators (not shown)

  • 1 HP, 60 Hz motor with variable speed gear reduction
  • Handles same drum weights at corresponding speeds as fixed speed models

How To Order Stationary Drum Rotators

 
Series / RPM - Explosion Proof:
 add "E"
Motor Type
(1 phase, 3 phase, or Air)
 
1-5154
(Roll one drum)
/ 10, 20 or 30 -   1, 3 or A
2-5154
(Roll two drums)
/ 10, 20 or 30 -   1, 3 or A
1-5154VS
(Roll one drum
Variable Speed)
-   1, 3 or A
2-5154VS
(Roll two drums
Variable Speed)
-   1, 3 or A
Example Model # Description
1-5154/20-E1 
Single Stationary Drum Rotator, 20 RPM, Explosion Proof, Single Phase
2-5154VS-A
Double Stationary Drum Rotator, Variable Speed, Air Motor
Standard Stationary Drum Rotators are shipped without control, cord and plug and must be installed by an electrician according to local codes and customer's preference.

Explosion Proof motors are rated for Class I Group D, and Class II Groups F and G.

Models are also available with 50 Hz motors, however, expect a 20% reduction in drum RPM.

Air motors are vane-type and require correctly sized filter, regulator, lubricator, valve (FRL) and piping supplied by customer. Air Motor Technical Information
  • Filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) may be ordered from Morse
    • Part # 90010-P   Description: KIT, 1/4" FRL & VALVE
    • Part # 90020-P   Description: KIT, 3/8" FRL & VALVE
Install Morse Rotators in accordance with OSHA requirements for enclosure and interlock, etc. For OSHA compliance, see OSHA subpart O.1910.212 "General Requirements for all Machines." Power connections and motor controls must comply with applicable codes.
Last Updated: 04/09/08
 

Morse Drum Rotators - Drum Rollers. Rotating drums to mix or blend material inside a closed drum saves time, labor and money. Drum rotating mixes drum contents to ensure homogeneity with less hazards.
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