160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum UN Approved

Name: 160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum UN Approved
Brand: United Packaging

A 160 Litre Open Head Drum for Bulk Batches

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Locking ring closure on a 160L open head drum

160L UN approved HDPE drum with lid fitted

Large open head plastic drums on a pallet

Product Overview

What This Product Is

A UN approved 160 litre open head HDPE drum measuring 500 x 965mm with a total weight of 7kg. At this size the drum is handled with lifting equipment rather than by hand, and the removable head with locking ring allows full discharge of viscous product and thorough cleaning afterwards.

Key Benefits

Packing at 160 litres per unit cuts both packaging spend and pallet count
Full head removal means viscous product can be scraped out rather than lost
UN approval covers the drum for hazardous material transport
HDPE resists corrosion and most chemicals across repeated fill cycles

Problems It Solves

What Goes Wrong Without It

Splitting a bulk batch across many small drums multiplies handling and packaging cost
Viscous material left in a tight head drum is written off as unrecoverable residue
Hazardous bulk shipments need packaging that is approved and documented

Who It Is For

Application Scenarios

Resin, paint and adhesive producers packing large batches
Chemical plants moving intermediate product between sites
Waste and recovery operators who need a drum that empties completely

Specifications

Technical Data

Volume	160L
Dimensions	500*965mm
Total Weight	7kg
Color	Blue or customized

Figures above are taken from the product documentation. Anything not listed is confirmed at enquiry rather than estimated.

Technical Features

Features and Advantages

Features

UN approved
Food grade
Blow-molding
Equipped with a black lid and a locking ring
Can be easily cleaned and sanitized for reuse

Advantages

Open head design make it easier to handle, transport, and manipulate in various industrial settings
Durable construction materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) provide strength and longevity, making the drum suitable for multiple uses
Easy to handle and maneuver with the use of lifting devices, enhancing overall efficiency and safety during loading and unloading
Can be easily stacked or stored on pallets, maximizing storage space and optimizing logistics
Compliance with industry regulations and certifications, such as UN certification for hazardous materials
Cost-effective solution for bulk storage, reducing packaging and transportation costs compared to smaller containers

Use Guide

How to Specify and Use It

Confirm compatibility of the contents with HDPE and the UN approval class

Fill and seal with the lid and locking ring, checking the ring closes evenly

Move with a drum handler or lifting device rather than by hand

Clean, dry and inspect before the drum goes back into service

Comparison With Other Products

This is the largest drum in the open head range. The 60 litre drum shares the same 500 x 965mm outer dimensions but is far lighter at 3.6kg and can be carried by hand, while the 160 litre at 7kg is designed around mechanical handling. Where volumes go beyond drum quantities, an IBC container is the next step up.

Customisation

Sizes, colours and materials can be adapted where the product allows it, and branding can be applied to closures and cap seals. Confirm the change you need when you send the enquiry.

Quality Control

United Packaging operates a professional quality control system under ISO 9001 certification, following quality management procedures intended to minimise the risk of defects.