anyone use 44 gallon drums of ink?

[Zelko-4-EVA]

We started buying white ink in 44 gallon drums (better pricing) - everythings fine until you get to the bottom and theres a half gallon that the ink pump wont get out. 

short of climbing into the barrel to scoop out the ink, or cutting the barrel (fibers from barrel get into ink) - does anybody have a tool or something that they would suggest? 

thanks in advance

[tonypep]

Duane try Indco they have accessories for this although a simple solution may be hard to come by.
My best guess is the 199-60 60" rounded mixing paddle however a kayak or canoe paddle could suffice
best tp

[Zelko-4-EVA]

we have a paddle - but its not perfect.

[tonypep]

Try slow heating and bending it

[bimmridder]

Crazy? Garden hoe. (no that's not the hot chick in the garden!)

[Flying Colors]

We put a couple pellons on top of the ink and cut the drum. Remove the pellons and the ink underneath is fine and much easier to get out.

Mark