Drum Parts Washers (Sink-on-Drum)

Drum parts washers, also called sink-on-drum or barrel parts washers, mount a parts washing sink directly on a 16- or 30-gallon drum for a compact, low-cost cleaning station. Built in Milwaukee, WI since 1971.

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Compare Build-All drum parts washers

Model Drum Best for Price
TKL16 drum-mounted parts washer 16 gal Occasional cleaning, small shops $815
TKL30 sink-on-drum parts washer 30 gal Light to medium daily cleaning; 33″ x 22″ x 10″ sink $834
Sink-on-drum parts washer, 16- and 30-gallon 16 or 30 gal Heavy-duty industrial and automotive cleaning $798
DM32 parts washer and drum Included Complete ready-to-run station $920
Sink-on-drum aqueous parts washer Drum Water-based cleaning, no solvent $2,375

Everything else you need

Run it with Build-All parts washer solvent (153°F flash point), add a parts washer filter to keep solvent clean longer, and keep a spare parts washer pump, replacement drum and hoses and brushes on hand. Need to fill the drum without pouring? Use a 1/2″ air-operated diaphragm pump. Need a bigger tank? See base-mounted parts washers.

Drum parts washer FAQs

How does a drum parts washer work?

A sink mounts on top of a 16- or 30-gallon drum that holds the solvent. A submersible pump circulates solvent from the drum through a flex hose or brush into the sink, and it drains back through a screen into the drum, so you clean parts in a constant stream of solvent and reuse it.

16-gallon or 30-gallon drum?

A 16-gallon drum suits occasional use and tight spaces; a 30-gallon drum holds more solvent, so it stays cleaner longer between changes and suits daily shop use.

Do drum parts washers come with the drum?

Some models are sold as a sink only to mount on a drum you already have, and some include the drum. The DM32 ships as a complete parts washer and drum. Replacement 16- and 30-gallon drums are also available.

Is there a water-based drum parts washer?

Yes. The sink-on-drum aqueous parts washer runs water-based cleaner instead of solvent for shops that want to eliminate solvent.