

Drum Cover & Follower Plate with Wing-Nut Clamps
Protect grease drums from contamination while ensuring optimal pump positioning with this heavy-duty metal follower plate system.
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Drum Cover & Follower Plate with Wing-Nut Clamps
Brief Overview
This drum cover and follower plate assembly is an essential component for any shop operating grease pump systems. Designed to prevent dust, debris, and moisture from entering your grease supply while maintaining proper vertical pump alignment, it delivers both protection and operational efficiency. If you're working with heavier grease formulations, this unit handles the demands effectively—and if you need enhanced sealing performance, rubber gasket-sealed alternatives are available to complement your setup.
Key Features
- Dual-Function Design: Acts as both drum cover and follower plate in a single assembly
- Contamination Prevention: Sealed top design keeps dust, dirt, and impurities out of grease drums
- Vacuum-Assisted Operation: Follower plate is drawn toward the drum bottom by pump vacuum, ensuring consistent material flow and minimal waste
- Heavy Grease Capable: Purpose-built to handle thicker, more viscous grease formulations without jamming or stalling
- Secure Mounting: Three wing-nut clamp screws provide fast, tool-free attachment and removal
- Dual Lift Handles: Welded tubular metal side handles enable safe, two-handed transport and positioning
- Bright Blue Metal Construction: Durable painted finish resists corrosion and simplifies drum identification
Business Advantages for Resellers
- High-Turnover SKU: Essential consumable replacement for any shop running grease pump systems; drives repeat orders
- Low Carrying Cost: Compact, stackable design maximizes warehouse efficiency
- Margin-Friendly: Solid markup opportunity on a commodity product with steady demand
- Upsell Potential: Pair with industrial-grade clamp systems for shops managing multiple drum stations
- Cross-Sell Ready: Complements existing pump and grease gun inventories naturally
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Drum Cover & Follower Plate Assembly |
| Material | Steel construction with painted finish |
| Finish | Bright blue glossy paint |
| Mounting Method | Three wing-nut clamp screws |
| Handles | Dual welded tubular metal side handles |
| Design Function | Contamination barrier + vacuum-actuated follower |
| Grease Compatibility | Standard and heavy-viscosity grease formulations |
| Central Boss | Threaded opening for pump connection |
Call to Value
Stock this drum cover and follower plate as a core inventory item. It addresses a genuine operational need—protecting expensive grease supplies and maintaining pump efficiency—while offering reliable margins and consistent reorder demand. Your customers won't run without it; make sure they buy it from you.