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Plastic Drum Closures
PE and PP closure plugs for plastic drums in 70x6mm, 70x5mm, 56x4mm, 2 inch BSP and 3/4 inch BSP with PE, EPDM or customised O-rings, plus PE cap seals in 77mm to 87mm.
2 Products in Plastic Drum Closures
Why This Category Exists
Plastic barrels come with several different bung thread forms, and a closure that is close but not right will cross-thread and never seal. The O-ring, not the thread, is what holds the liquid in.
Who Buys From This Category
- Plastic drum manufacturers specifying closures at build
- Chemical and lubricant fillers using closed head plastic drums
- Reconditioners replacing closures on returned barrels
Core Advantages
- Five thread sizes covering common plastic barrel openings
- PE, EPDM and customised O-ring materials
- Tamper-proof and waterproof cap seals in four diameters
- Reusable plastic closures opened with standard drum tools
Where Plastic Drum Closures Is Used and How to Specify It
Industrial Chemicals
Packaging and closures for chemical producers, blenders and distributors moving product from plant to customer without a containment failure.
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Paints and Coatings
Closures, cap seals, pail tools and drums for paint, resin and coatings packers, where viscous product and repeated opening are the norm.
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Closure and Sealing Selection
Getting the closure right is where containment is won or lost. This is how we work through it with a customer.
See the processDifferent Types of Packaging Closures
Closures, lids and caps are the guardians of packaged goods, shielding them from damage, leakage and loss. Here are the main families and what each one is for.
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The Role and Application of Drum Gaskets
Drum gaskets prevent leakage, contamination and damage to the contents. They are made from EPDM, natural rubber, BUNA, FKM, silicone and PE, and the selection rules differ between open head and closed head drums.
Read the guidePlastic Drum Closures Questions
Which thread sizes are available?
70x6mm, 70x5mm, 56x4mm, 2 inch BSP and 3/4 inch BSP.
Which O-ring materials do you supply?
PE, EPDM or customised materials.
What sizes are the cap seals?
77mm, 81mm, 86mm and 87mm.
Are the closures reusable?
Yes, subject to O-ring condition.
Specify Plastic Drum Closures With Us
Send the sizes, thread standards and quantities you need. We will confirm availability, pricing and lead time.