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Open Head Steel Drum Locking Rings
Bolt Rings and Lever Lock Rings Made to Your Profile
What This Product Is
Steel and stainless steel locking rings for open head drums, produced from 80mm to 2000mm in diameter and 0.5 to 2mm thickness, in galvanized, powder coated or polished finish. Profiles are made to the customer's drawing, and both bolt ring and lever lock types are supplied.
Key Benefits
- Profile made to your request rather than forced to fit a stock shape
- A diameter range from 80mm to 2000mm covers pails through to large containers
- Galvanized, powder coated or polished finishes suit different storage environments
- Galvanized steel rings are reusable across multiple drum cycles
What Goes Wrong Without It
- A drum lid without a correctly profiled ring will not seal, whatever the gasket
- Off the shelf rings rarely match a drum maker's own rim profile
- Untreated steel rings corrode in storage and mark the drum they are fitted to
Application Scenarios
- Steel drum manufacturers specifying rings at build
- Drum reconditioners replacing damaged rings on returned drums
- Packers handling hazardous materials who need a documented secure closure
Technical Data
| Material | Steel/Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Profile | As per your request |
| Ring Diameter | 80-2000mm |
| Thickness | 0.5-2mm |
| Surface | Galvanized/Powder coated/Polished |
Figures above are taken from the product documentation. Anything not listed is confirmed at enquiry rather than estimated.
Features and Advantages
Features
- Easy to install and remove
- Durable and long-lasting
- Available in different sizes to fit various steel drum sizes
- Can be used with different volumes of steel drums
- Can be customized with different designs
Advantages
- The drum locking rings provide a secure and reliable seal, preventing any accidental spills or leaks during transportation or storage
- The drum locking rings can be made in different profiles, sizes and thickness, making them a versatile option for different industries and applications
- The open head steel drum locking rings are made from galvanized steel, they are reusable
- Customized locking rings can be produced according to your request
How to Specify and Use It
Supply the drum rim profile and diameter when enquiring
Choose bolt ring or lever lock according to how often the drum is opened
Seat the lid squarely before closing the ring and tighten evenly
Inspect the ring and the gasket at each reuse and replace if deformed
Comparison With Other Products
Bolt rings are tightened with a fastener and suit drums that stay closed through the supply chain; lever lock rings are faster to open and close and suit drums that are opened repeatedly. Both are supplied in the same materials and finishes.
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.
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Questions About Open Head Steel Drum Locking Rings
Which materials are used?
Steel or stainless steel.
What diameters can be produced?
80mm to 2000mm.
What thickness range is available?
0.5 to 2mm.
Which finishes are offered?
Galvanized, powder coated or polished.
Which ring types are supplied?
Bolt rings and lever lock rings.
Can the profile be customised?
Yes, profiles are made as per your request.
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