An ergonomic vacuum lifter is designed to let one person safely handle fiber drums and lightweight plastic drums, without using hooks and grabs. The VT-Series Tube Lifter for drum handling features a fully adjustable frame assembly with vacuum suction pads that provide support from the top and side which prevents damage to fiber drums and lightweight plastic drums. Designed for drums with up to 30-gallon capacity, this lifter has an easy-to-grip handle with up/down controls that adjust to an operator's hand strength and an additional handle on the frame assembly for stability. Offering a 100% duty cycle, this lifter can be supplied with an electric or compressed air powered vacuum pump. ANVER Corp. 36 Parmenter Rd. Hudson, MA, 01749