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Used Drums

Used drums are drums that have been previously used for storage and transport applications. The two main types of used drums are reconditioned drums and remanufactured drums. Reconditioned drums can be either plastic or steel drums that have undergone the reconditioning process to ensure optimum repeat use. Whereas in drum reconditioning, the drum is not often altered with new materials or parts (except for the lid), remanufactured drums must undergo a much more intense process, changing many aspects of the old drum.

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Maxi Container, Inc.
Romulus, MI
800-727-6294
For over 100 years, Maxi Container has had experience in container sales and distribution. Maxi Container's grown into a multi-million dollar industrial packaging distribution company with a variety of used drums. We utilize state of the art technologies, just-in-time delivery, logistic management and environmentally sustainable practices. Our mission means the most in service & quality.
Patrick J. Kelly Drums, Inc.
Camden, NJ
800-963-1795
Called the "leader in recycling & distribution of drums & containers," Patrick J. Kelly Drums is a 25 year old manufacturer of a variety of used drums. Our success has been due to the cooperation, contributions and support of our employees and customers. Our products are used for types of handling, storage & shipping. We also offer intermediate bulk containers & container management services.
Scranton Cooperage, Inc.
Jessup, PA
570-383-7244
Established in 1907, Scranton Cooperage has grown to be the largest distributor of used drums in the northeast and central Pennsylvania. We carry a large variety of drum types that are readily available for delivery or pickup. Customer satisfaction is important to Scranton Cooperage. Feel free to contact us about any question you may have regarding our products.
Rahway Steel Drum Company, Inc.
Avenel, NJ
800-260-3786
For over 60 years, Rahway Steel Drum Company has been a reliable supplier of used drums and drum services. We supply containers from 1 quart to 330 gallons in quantities from 1 to over 100,000. Our drums hold petroleum, chemicals, paint food products and more. There are no limits to what the Rahway Steel Drum family of companies can provide. Contact us for more information.
Abbey Drum Company
Baltimore, MD
800-284-0974
For over 50 years, Abbey Drum has been a nationwide full service provider of used drums. Our specialty is providing service to the chemical-industrial community. Being a member of the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association, we're responsible container management company. Abbey Drum offers a disposal service by taking your empty drums & disposing them as specified by federal regulations.
Container Distributors, Inc.
Venice, IL
800-366-5098
Container Distributors, Inc. is your one source for used drums. With specializing in containers for environmental hazardous waste and material disposal for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable customer service staff, timely deliveries, and wide range of in-stock items. We at Container Distributors, Inc look forward to hearing from you.
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Gurman Container & Supply Corp.
Terre Haute, IN
800-448-7626
Gurman Container & Supply Corp., a Certified Woman-Owned Business, was founded in 1922. Gurman Container is believed to be one of the few Woman-Owned Businesses to be serving Indiana and the Mid-west with a broad line of used drums. Our company also supplies a broad variety of safety, material handling and spill containment equipment and supplies. Contact us today for more information!
Enviro-Pak, Inc.
Edison, NJ
732-248-1600
Established in 1991, Enviro-Pack, Inc. has become a leading manufacturer of used drums. Our drums serve the packaging needs of chemical, pharmaceutical, glue, paint and food industries. With a variety of used drums, we are committed to providing prompt delivery of quality containers at affordable prices. Contact us today for further information.
BASCO, Inc.
University Park, IL
800-776-3786
Since 1946, BASCO has specialized in a mixture of used drums, a full line of boxes, shipping supplies and thousands of other industrial packaging and container products. This industry leader has the market`s most knowledgeable customer service reps, a vast product offering, no minimum order, online ordering and volume discounts. Contact us today for more information.
Jakacki Bag & Barrel, Inc.
Chicago, IL
800-760-3786
Jakacki Bag & Barrel is the largest nationwide dealer for used drums. Since 1942, we have sold used drums of all assortments. We emphasize high quality customer service & are dedicated to our drums. In addition to our drums, Jakacki Bag & Barrel offers an environmentally friendly drum disposal service. Contact us for more information on how we can help you with your barrel & drum needs.
EBKContainers
Lake In The Hills, IL
847-961-5347
Our mission at EBKContainers is to provide high quality products at low prices, while providing superior service to our customers. We have 1000`s of packaging and equipment products and accessories, including used drums, to suit your needs. If you can`t find the drum you're looking for on our site, contact us and we will check with our suppliers to assist you with what you are looking for.

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Used Drums

More cost-effective than newly manufactured drums, used drums are utilized in wide-spread industries such as: industrial manufacturing, for storage and transport of various chemicals required for machinery and manufacturing processes; automotive and aerospace, for material handling of oils and other chemicals required for proper maintenance and functioning of vehicles; medical and pharmaceutical, for material handling of potentially hazardous materials; and food and beverage, for proper sanitary handling of food and liquids of various viscosities. Used drums are still held to stringent material handling standards, especially by United Nations (UN) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), for quality assurance.

In order for a drum to be re-used, it must undergo inspections to ensure that it will be safe for repeat use after either reconditioning or remanufacturing processes. Once the drums have been approved, they may undergo one of these two processes for re-use. For reconditioning, there are five main steps. The first step is leak testing, which is a visual and technical test to ensure that the drum will not leak. The next step is dent removal, after a visual and technical inspection to ensure a seamless, hopefully flawless, reconditioned drum. After these two tests, the next step is to remove any coating from the drum through chemical and non-chemical measures. After the coating removal follows an inspection and re-fitting of all drum closures, such as the lid and non-integral gaskets. The last step is re-painting and marking of the drum for use. An additional step may be included for steel drums, referred to as chime straightening. For the remanufacturing process, there are four different types of remanufacturing mainly used. The first type is conversion of a UN 1A1 drum to a UN 1A2 drum. The second type involves the replacement of an integral structural component. The third type requires the manufacturing of one or more new rolling hoops for the drum. The fourth type is fairly broad, and involves the conversion of drums from one specification to a different specification.