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Kontrol-Karrier with MORcinch drum holderMORcinch drum holder logo
Drum Handling System

Handle almost any drum with the MORcinch TM drum handling system featured on Morse
MORcinch drum holder self-adjusts for 22" to 23.5" diameter drum

Automatically Adjusts to various diameters of drum!

The MORcinch TM Drum Holder automatically cinches from a 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum. . . and any size in between


Model 285A-HD is shown here with a 22" (56 cm) diameter fiber drum in the MORcinch drum holder. . .

MORcinch drum holder self-adjusts for 22" to 23.5" diameter drum
. . .and also with a 23.5" (59.7 cm) diameter fiber drum in the MORcinch drum holder.


It is designed to automatically adjust for various diameters through the sliding idler shown in the inset.

MORcinch drum holder

The MORcinch TM drum holder
The MORcinch drum holder quickly and easily tightens around your drum. It incorporates:

  • Alloy cinch chain and hinges
  • Flexible chain cover to help protect the sidewall of your drum
  • Safety-covered gears
  • Durable stress-relief weld joints
MORcinch drum holder with Web Strap and Ratchet Option installed

Web Strap and Ratchet Option
The Web Strap has a broad belt that conforms to your drum, and is gentle to the drum finish. To secure the drum, operate ratchet quickly and simply with the large handle for ample leverage.

Note Use the Web Strap to secure your 55-gallon steel drum. It requires a Top Rim Clamp or Bracket Assembly for a plastic or fiber drum. Not for use with spark resistant models.

Top Rim Clamp Option

Bolt on the Top Rim Clamp Option to prevent a 55-gallon (208 liter) rimmed drum from slipping through the drum holder.

Top Rim Clamp

Part # 4560-P Rim Clamp Assembly
(Installation / operating instructions, and parts diagram)

Part # 4560M-P Spark Resistant Rim Clamp Assembly

 Kontrol-Karrier with MORcinch drum holder and Top Rim Clamp
Kontrol-Karrier equipped with
optional bolt-on Top Rim Clamp
for a rimmed plastic drum.		 Hydra-Lift Karrier with MORcinch drum holder and Top Rim Clamp
Hydra-Lift Karrier shown with
optional Top Rim Clamp installed.

Bracket Assembly Option

To prevent your rimless plastic drum from slipping through the drum holder, you must bolt on the Bracket Assembly. It adjusts for a drum from 31" to 39" tall.

Also recommended when handling a fiber drum.

Part # 4556-P Bracket Assembly
(Installation / operating instructions, and parts diagram)

Part # 4556M-P Spark Resistant Bracket Assembly

 Kontrol-Karrier with MORcinch drum holder and Bracket Assembly
Kontrol-Karriers shown equipped with bolt-on Bracket Assembly Option
needed for your rimless plastic. It can also be used to secure your fiber drum.

Diameter Adaptors

To handle your smaller drum, the MORcinch TM Drum Holder accepts Diameter Adaptors. Select the correct size Diameter Adaptor for each drum.

Diameter Adaptor for smaller drum
Model 55/30-17.5
Diameter Adaptor
for 17" to 17.5" diameter drum
(43 to 44.5 cm)

 Forklift-Karrier with MORcinch drum holder and Diameter Adaptor for smaller drum
Forklift-Karrier with MORcinch TM drum holder and optional Diameter Adaptor for smaller drum.		 Kontrol-Karrier with MORcinch drum holder and Diameter Adaptor for smaller drum
Kontrol-Karrier with MORcinch TM drum holder and optional Diameter Adaptor for smaller drum.

The MORcinch TM drum handling system.

Last updated: 17 Apr 2012