Adelphi Masterfil’s Smart Solution for Faster, Safer Drum Decanting

April 2, 2025

For industries handling high-value liquids, efficiency in decanting from drums and IBCs is critical. Whether in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical sectors, the ability to transfer liquid quickly, safely, and with minimal waste can have a significant impact on productivity and cost savings. Adelphi Masterfil’s smart solution offers not only to accelerates this process, but also enhances safety and precision.

The Challenges of Drum Decanting

• Decanting liquids from large containers is challenging and hazardous. Manual handling increases the risk of spills, contamination, and operator injury.
• Maintaining flow efficiency without sacrificing accuracy is crucial. Different viscosities, from light oils to dense syrups or chemicals, require a smooth, controlled transfer.
• Many businesses overlook the costs of inefficient drum decanting. Hidden expenses include product waste, extra cleaning and safety risks. Spillage, inaccurate filling and contamination can lead to downtime, fines and damaged customer relationships.

Adelphi Masterfil’s Drum Decanting Unit eliminates these inefficiencies by ensuring precision, reducing waste, and improving overall operational safety. By automating this key stage of your process, you can not only protect your bottom line but also enhance workplace safety and sustainability.

Increased Throughput – Greater Profitability Potential

Adelphi Masterfil’s Drum Decanting Unit has been specifically engineered to overcome your throughput challenges, enabling you to meet customer demand more efficiently. The machine can be configured to decant from either single drums and/or IBC’s. Features include:

• Fast decanting, using high viscosity variable speed progressive cavity pumps.
• 4” I/D hose option between nozzle and pump, to optimise pump performance.
• Decanting pump speed feedback loop, to maximise product flow rate – up to 50 litres per minute.
• Suitable for decanting high viscosity additives, typically up to 23,000 cst.
• Unique lance design, to effectively decant and rinse sequentially.

However, speed is only part of the equation. The Drum Decanting Unit also incorporates a drum tilting station which ensures that as much liquid as possible is extracted, while a built-in spray cleaning rinse cycle prevents residue build-up (and cross-contamination) between batches. Pipework can be air purged, to minimise expensive additive loss, and a nozzle wiper and flying drip tray improve the overall amount of retrieval. A manifold inlet option is also available to decant from multiple additives sources. These features contribute to sustainable practices by reducing costly product wastage.

Safety and Precision at the Forefront

Beyond speed and efficiency, safety remains a top priority in liquid transfer operations. Improper decanting techniques can lead to static build-up, splash hazards, and even fire risks when handling volatile substances.

Adelphi Masterfil’s Smart Solution, The Drum Decanting Unit system is designed with safety in mind. The lance used for decanting is fully enclosed, ensuring that operators are protected from direct contact with the liquid.

A self-cleaning mechanism further enhances hygiene and minimises exposure to potentially hazardous substances. Additionally, an air purge system in the pipework helps to recover every last drop of liquid, preventing unnecessary waste and leakage.

Future-Proofing Liquid Handling Operations

As businesses look to optimise their production processes, investing in advanced decanting equipment generates potential cost savings in terms of labour, material loss, and safety incidents.

For companies seeking to move forward from manual decanting, Adelphi Masterfil’s Drum Decanting Unit presents a compelling solution. By addressing the key challenges of drum and IBC decanting, it enables industries to enhance productivity while maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene.

To discuss your project requirements with an Adelphi Masterfil expert, contact the team today:  +44(0)1444 472300 | info@adelphi.uk.com

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