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UN approved food grade HDPE drums in open head and tight head formats from 30L to 200L, blow moulded in blue as standard, with black lids and locking rings on the open head sizes and two bungs on the tight head sizes.
10 Products in Plastic Drums
30 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum-UN Approved
A 30 Litre Open Head Drum Rated for Hazardous Goods
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50 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum-UN Approved
Fifty Litres of Open Head Capacity With Two Carry Handles
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60 Litre Open Head Plastic Drum-UN Approved
Sixty Litres in a Tall Open Head Format
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160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum UN Approved
A 160 Litre Open Head Drum for Bulk Batches
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120 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum-UN Approved
A 120 Litre Open Top on the Compact 500mm Footprint
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200 Litre Open Head Plastic Drum-UN Approved
The Full Size 200 Litre Open Head Drum
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200 Litre Closed Top Plastic Drum-Single Ring
A Two Layer 200 Litre Tight Head Drum With Two Bungs
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200 Litre Closed Head Plastic Drum-Single Ring
The Standard Tight Head 200 Litre Drum
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120 Litre Tight Head Plastic Drum-Single Ring
A Sealed 120 Litre Drum on a 500mm Footprint
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200 Litre Tight Head Plastic Drum-Double Ring
A Double Ring 200 Litre Drum for Rougher Handling
View detailsWhy This Category Exists
Open head or tight head is the first decision and it is not reversible. Viscous and solid contents need the head off; volatile and moisture-sensitive liquids need it sealed. Both are covered here across the same volume ladder.
Who Buys From This Category
- Chemical, resin and coatings producers packing batch quantities
- Food processors handling liquid and paste ingredients
- Distributors repacking bulk into drum quantities
Core Advantages
- Both open head and tight head formats across the size range
- UN approval for hazardous material transport
- Food grade HDPE that can be cleaned and sanitised for reuse
- Single and double ring options on the 200 litre tight head drums
Where Plastic Drums 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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Food and Beverage
Food grade containers and closures for liquid ingredients, concentrates and beverage components, chosen so packs can be cleaned between batches.
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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.
See applicationBulk Liquid Packaging Programme
One specification covering every pack size a liquid product ships in, from a 1 litre bottle up to a 1000 litre tote.
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Reuse and Reconditioning
Packaging cost comes down when a container gets filled more than once. That has to be designed in, not decided later.
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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 guide3 Essential Strategies for Green Packaging
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Applied to industrial packaging, each of the three has a concrete meaning and a measurable effect on cost as well as waste.
Read the guidePlastic Drums Questions
What sizes are available?
30L, 50L, 60L, 120L, 160L and 200L, in open head and tight head formats depending on size.
What is the difference between single and double ring?
The double ring 200L drum has a second rolling ring, which stiffens the body and gives handling equipment a second grip.
Are they food grade?
Yes, subject to the filled product and your own local approvals.
Can I get a colour other than blue?
Yes, customised colours are available on request.
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Send the sizes, thread standards and quantities you need. We will confirm availability, pricing and lead time.