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Popular Topics

Information customers frequently look for

UN Drum Codes Explained

Understanding the UN coding system for hazmat containers

Choosing the Right Drum

How to select the best drum type for your application

Food-Grade Requirements

FDA compliance for food contact containers

Reconditioning Process

What happens during professional drum reconditioning

Drum Storage Best Practices

Proper storage to extend drum life and maintain safety

Cost Comparison Guide

New vs. reconditioned: which is right for you?

Drum Terminology Glossary

Common terms you'll encounter when working with industrial drums

Tight-Head

A drum with a fixed (non-removable) top with threaded bung openings

Open-Head

A drum with a removable lid secured by a bolt ring or lever lock

Bung

Threaded openings in the top of tight-head drums for filling/dispensing

Chime

The reinforced rim at the top and bottom edges of a drum

Gauge

Thickness of steel (lower number = thicker steel)

UN Rating

United Nations certification for hazardous material transport

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