311 Series Automated Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumblers
Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler with Automated Control Package and Safety Enclosure automatically lifts your drum, rotates it corner-over-corner for the time you set, then returns it to upright at floor-level!
Key features
- Tumble a steel, plastic or fiber drum from 29" to 37" (74 to 94 cm) tall
- Tumble drum from 18" to 23.5" (46 to 60 cm) in diameter
- Easily load upright drum at floor level with your drum truck or drum lifter hoist attachment
- Variable speed: 5 to 20 RPM
- Desired time of drum rotation can be set from a few seconds to 16 hours
- Control Package and Guard Enclosure Kit are included
- Capacity:
- 800 Lb. (363 kg) Full Drum
- 400 Lb. (181 kg) Half-Full Drum
Half-Full Drum Rating is an indication of the capacity for tilting an unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum. A partially full drum with an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full drum.

Morse 311 Series Drum Tumblers have advanced, factory-installed Automated Control Package to automatically lift drum, rotate for time you set, and then return to upright position at floor-level for easy handling.
Built-in safety interlock on enclosure automatically shuts off drum rotator when gate is opened.
Built-in safety interlock on enclosure automatically shuts off drum rotator when gate is opened.

Accommodate a 30 to 55 gallon (114 to 210 Liter) size steel, plastic or fiber drum
Quickly load upright drum onto drum tumbler base plate at floor level with a drum truck or drum lifter hoist attachment
Quickly load upright drum onto drum tumbler base plate at floor level with a drum truck or drum lifter hoist attachment

Secure drum in holder using polyester web strap and ratchet around drum, and two clamps on top of the drum.

Set the desired time of drum rotation anywhere from a few seconds to 16 hours, push the start button, and walk away. You preset the tumbling speed from 5 to 20 RPM.

In case of any problem during operation, the tumbler can be interrupted by hitting the red emergency stop knob.
The enclosure has an integrated safety interlock, in accordance with OSHA requirements, so the machine automatically shuts off when the enclosure is opened.
IMPORTANT: OSHA holds the employer responsible for the suitability of design and application of tools and machinery.
Install all Morse Rotators in accordance with requirements for enclosure and safety interlock, etc. One way to accomplish this is with a Morse enclosure with safety interlock, so the rotator automatically turns off when enclosure door is opened. Power connections and motor controls must also comply with applicable local codes.
For OSHA compliance in the USA, see OSHA subpart O.1910.212(a)(4) "Barrels, containers, and drums. Revolving drums, barrels, and containers shall be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or container cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure is in place."
IMPORTANT: OSHA holds the employer responsible for the suitability of design and application of tools and machinery.
Install all Morse Rotators in accordance with requirements for enclosure and safety interlock, etc. One way to accomplish this is with a Morse enclosure with safety interlock, so the rotator automatically turns off when enclosure door is opened. Power connections and motor controls must also comply with applicable local codes.
For OSHA compliance in the USA, see OSHA subpart O.1910.212(a)(4) "Barrels, containers, and drums. Revolving drums, barrels, and containers shall be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or container cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure is in place."
Model Chart
Product | Description |
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311-1-115 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. Single-phase 115V 60Hz TEFC motor |
311-1-220-50 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. Single-phase 220V 50Hz TEFC motor |
311-1-230 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. Single-phase 230V 60Hz TEFC motor |
311-3-230 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. 3-phase 230V 60Hz TEFC motor |
311-3-230-50 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. 3-phase 230V 50Hz motor |
311-3-400-50 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. 3-phase 400V 50Hz motor |
311-3-460 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. 3-phase 460V 60Hz TEFC motor |
311-3-575 | Tilt-To-Load Drum Tumbler / Drum Mixer with Automated Controls, & Enclosure with Safety Interlock. Automatically lifts drum, rotates for time set, then returns drum to upright at floor-level. 3-phase 575V 60Hz TEFC motor |
California Proposition 65 Information

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including barium sulfate, cobalt, titanium dioxide, and 2-methylimidazole, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol-A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov