Plastic barrels are a type of closed-top drum that are ideal for the mixing, storage, dispensing, filtration and transportation of many materials both liquid and solid. While steel barrels and fiber drums are also commonly used, plastic barrels are often preferred due to the durability of the material and because plastic is not susceptible to corrosion and is therefore able to be used for long term storage without concerns of product contamination.
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Maxi Container, Inc.Romulus, MI 800-727-6294 Guaranteed in stock, at Maxi Container, you will find what you are looking for. Our Plastic Barrels come with the preference of open head or tight head as well as meet the Packing Group I packaging standards and regulations. If you have any questions, contact one of our highly trained customer service representatives today. We look forward to your business.
Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.Camden, NJ 800-963-1795 At Patrick J. Kelly Drums, we make every effort for supplying our customers with various heights and sizes. Our strong yet lighter plastic barrels come with the option to choose poly tight head and open head. Patrick J. Kelly's plastic drums are fully recyclable, easy to carry, stack and handle. Call our company today; we look forward to your business.
Scranton Cooperage, Inc.Jessup, PA 570-383-7244 At Scranton Cooperage, we offer various colors and choices of plastic barrels with open head and tight head options available. Special orders are welcome at Scranton Cooperage and our team makes sure they all our special orders are processed in a timely manner. Visit our website to see a list of our products and services; we look forward to hearing from you.
Rahway Steel Drum Company, Inc.Avenel, NJ 800-260-3786 At Rahway Steel Drum Company, we supply a complete selection of plastic barrels that are in stock and offer same day delivery with a centrally located warehouse. Our plastic barrels come with the option of custom features and color coding. They are also easy to handle and stack and can be moved with standard drum handling equipment. Visit our website for a complete list of our products.
Abbey Drum CompanyBaltimore, MD 800-284-0974 Abbey Drum carries an assortment of shipping containers for hazardous and non hazardous products one of which includes plastic barrels. Our plastic barrels come in three different colors and a range of dimensions. Our staff has the knowledge and dedication to service our clients in any area of container needs. Call us today for pricing and availability!
Container Distributors, Inc.Venice, IL 800-366-5098 "If it`s containers, we have them and will ship them anywhere," is Container Distributors Inc's motto. Offering plastic barrels in various height & sizes, customer have a choice of colors available upon request. Our shipments are generally made within 24 hours in our well-stocked warehouse. Explore our site, make your selection, and then speak with any of our sales staff for your container needs.
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Gurman Container & Supply Corp.Terre Haute, IN 800-448-7626 For 90 years, Gurman Container and Supply Corporation has been the one source for plastic barrels. Our plastic barrels meet government regulations including UN transport of dangerous goods and come in a range of dimensions. At Gurman, our drums provide protection for the packaging of solids. If you are looking for a specific drum, contact our company and we will meet your needs.
Enviro-Pak, Inc.Edison, NJ 732-248-1600 Enviro-Pak, Inc. has a reputation for quality containers and excellent customer service. Located in Edison, NJ, Enviro-Pak serves customers from around the country. Our plastic barrels are cost effective and sturdy and come in a variety of sizes. If you need help with choosing the right one, contact our company and we will help with your container requirements.
BASCO, Inc.University Park, IL 800-776-3786 There isn`t one container that works for every product, every situation. But BASCO will find the containers that are exactly right for you. Our plastic barrels are perfect for color coding due to the many color choices we offer. Our drums are also stackable, easy to handle and are FDA and USDA compliant. We pride ourselves in our extensive product knowledge and customer service, call us today!
Jakacki Bag & Barrel, Inc.Chicago, IL 800-760-3786 At Jakacki Bag & Barrel, we are happy to help you with your drum requirements. With a warehouse full of products, we handle many types of bags, drums and packaging. One product that we offer, plastic barrels, comes in various dimensions and weights. Let Jakacki Bag & Barrel be your source for plastic barrels. Feel free to call or send us an e-mail today.
EBKContainersLake In The Hills, IL 847-961-5347 Rely on EBKContainers for you plastic drum needs. Our plastic barrels have a choice of many different dimensions and colors, which is perfect for color coding your product, as well as lightweight and won't dent or rust. With being FDA and USDA approved, you have nothing to worry about. Can't decide which plastic barrels is best for you? Get in touch with our team and we will help you.
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Typically plastics like nylon and polyvinyl chloride are used to fabricate plastic drums or barrels. These plastics are able to endure a fair amount of internal pressure as well as some of the inevitable wear and tear that results from transportation processes. Especially for shipping purposes, industrial drums are required to meet certain standards, and plastic drums are no exception. Testing may include drop tests, leak proof tests and weight capacity tests. Barrels are usually constructed according to standards sizes for ease of processing using generic drum handling equipment including tumblers and stackers. However, as with most plastic products, there is room for customization and drums are able to be designed and constructed according to specific requirements in terms of diameters, heights and weight capacities. While plastic drums are used in industries such as food processing, chemical, beverage and consumer goods, steel drums are typically used for transporting radioactive, flammable or otherwise hazardous waste materials.
Plastic barrels are used to transport all sorts of liquids and are often preferred to steel because they do not rust. Plastics such as nylon, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are specifically used to transport caustic and acidic materials. However, in transporting radioactive, flammable, or otherwise hazardous waste, steel drums are required instead. Plastic is more susceptible to damage from hazardous waste materials and therefore a more durable material is required for the transportation of those. Plastic barrels are very sturdy, and if needs be can be further reinforced with steel rims to ensure the structure does not collapse under pressure. Tamper proof or security seals can be placed around the opening of drums to ensure the integrity of the contained products. While not as light as paperboard, plastic is still lighter than steel and therefore also helps to save costs on the price of shipping, especially over long distances. Extra features which can be adjusted include a closure lock of sorts, and a choice of lid material. Non-industrial uses for plastic barrels include water barrels for collecting rainwater, floating components for water docks and as garden composters.
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