50 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum-UN Approved

Name: 50 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum-UN Approved
Brand: United Packaging

Fifty Litres of Open Head Capacity With Two Carry Handles

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50 litre blue open top plastic drum with two handles

Locking ring and black lid on a 50L open head drum

Open top 50 litre plastic drums ready for palletising

Product Overview

What This Product Is

A UN approved 50 litre open top HDPE drum measuring 400 x 610mm with a total weight of 3.5kg. Two moulded plastic handles make the larger body manageable by hand, and the black lid with locking ring lets the head be taken off completely for filling and washing.

Key Benefits

Two plastic handles allow the drum to be carried and positioned without a trolley
Packing at 50 litres per unit lowers cost per litre against smaller containers
The drum stacks on pallets, which keeps warehouse footprint predictable
UN approval means the same pack can carry regulated goods for export

Problems It Solves

What Goes Wrong Without It

A 50 litre drum without handles is awkward to reposition on a filling line
Batch changeovers stall when a drum cannot be opened wide enough to clean properly
Bulk packing in smaller containers pushes up both packaging cost and pallet count

Who It Is For

Application Scenarios

Paint, resin and adhesive producers packing medium batches
Chemical distributors who repack bulk deliveries into 50 litre units
Processors who reuse drums internally and need them cleanable between fills

Specifications

Technical Data

Volume	50L
Dimensions	400*610mm
Total Weight	3.5kg
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 carry with its two plastic handles
Can be easily stacked or stored on pallets, maximizing storage space and optimizing logistics
Compliance with industry regulations and certifications, such as UN approval 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

Verify that the contents are compatible with HDPE and with the UN approval class

Fill, then fit the lid and close the locking ring evenly around the rim

Lift using both handles and keep the drum upright during transport

Rinse thoroughly after emptying and inspect the rim before reuse

Comparison With Other Products

Against the 30 litre open top drum, this size adds capacity and two handles at the cost of a heavier empty weight, 3.5kg against 2.1kg. Against an IBC, a 50 litre drum suits customers who order in drum quantities rather than by the tonne.

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.