Stainless Steel Floating Hinge for 55 & 30 Gallon Drum Smokers - Made in USA
Premium Stainless Steel Floating Hinge | Universal Drum Fit
Upgrade your pit with the ultimate lid solution. Our Stainless Steel Floating Hinge eliminates the "lid-handling dance" and provides a seamless, professional feel to every cook. Designed for those who demand both form and function, this hinge allows for a smooth, vertical lift that prevents binding and ensures a perfect seal every time you close the lid.
Constructed from 12-gauge 304 stainless steel, this isn't just a hinge—it's a lifetime upgrade. The "floating" design is specifically engineered to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of your drum during high-heat cooks, ensuring your lid never sticks or hangs up when you're checking your bark.
Main Features
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Precision Engineering: Proudly laser cut and laser welded for a flawless fit and unmatched structural integrity.
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True Mobility: The "floating" mechanism allows the lid to lift slightly before swinging, ensuring it never binds or scrapes against the drum rim.
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Stay-Open Geometry: Designed so that when the lid is raised, it stays tilted back securely, keeping your hands free to manage your meat.
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Material: Built from 12-gauge 304 stainless steel, providing maximum rust resistance and a sleek, polished look that lasts for years.
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Universal Sizing: A versatile design that fits both 55-gallon and 30-gallon drum smokers perfectly.
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American Craftsmanship: Designed, sourced, and Made in the USA.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Thickness | 12-Gauge |
| Compatibility | 30 & 55 Gallon Drums |
| Manufacturing | Laser Cut & Welded |
Pitmaster Tip: Because this is 304 Stainless Steel, it will maintain its shine even under high heat and outdoor exposure. No painting required—just bolt it on and get cooking.
Most parts and accessories ship from Columbia, MO within 1-2 business days. Smokers ship in order with a typical lead time of around 2 weeks.
Wish there was a drilling hole template included, Trying to figure out where to drill the 4 holes needed to install the floating hinge pieces on the lid and barrel for it to work properly.
Putting it on was pretty easy I just had to do some measuring, I looked at the photo for other drum cookers and might’ve messed up lol on my end but finished product came out nice can’t wait to try it out
This thing is genius
Turns into a table.. this is perfect
Hunsaker always has excellent products. Everything I’ve purchased is made out of stainless steel. Other companies use steel. Product is always as advertised. Thanks
I wasn't sure if the floating hinge would work on my 30 gal. PBC, but during a pleasant conversation with Mark, we compared measurements of the lip surrounding the drum lids and decided it would probably be compatible. Upon receiving it, it was apparent that since it is primarily designed for a 55 gal. drum, the radius of the hinge mount would need a small bit of tweaking which amounted to simply bending it a little in a vice to fit the smaller curvature of the 30 gal. PBC. The only other adjustment involved grinding a little off the tongue of the hinge in order to gain clearance for the hinge mechanism to ride above the lip of the lid. Both of these modifications are simple to do even for someone who is not mechanically gifted, and can be accomplished with no more than a vice and a grinder. Finally, the hinge works like a dream allowing the lid to seal perfectly. No more temperature spikes as I'm looking for a place to hang the lid. Since I own two PBC's, I am about to order a second hinge. Super Impressed!