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The product you fill
Chemistry, specific gravity and filling temperature. This determines resin, coating and closure selection.
160L Open-Top Plastic Drum (Blue)
Wide-mouth 160L open-head drum with 390 mm lid for powders and pastes.
Overview
A 160L open-head drum with a 390 mm opening that allows direct filling, sampling and cleaning of viscous or solid products. The wide mouth and smooth interior make it practical for pastes, powders and granular materials where a 59 mm bung is simply not workable.
Key specifications
| Nominal capacity | 160 L |
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| Full capacity | ≥ 167 L |
| Outer diameter | Φ512 mm |
| Overall height | 975 mm |
| Opening diameter | Φ390 mm |
| Total weight | 7.1 kg |
| Material | High-molecular-weight polyethylene (HMW-HDPE) |
| Colour options | Blue (standard), natural |
Design & Features
What you get with this container
- 390 mm opening for easy filling, inspection and cleaning.
- Lever-lock lid with gasket for a reliable seal on liquids and powders.
- Excellent impact strength and environmental stress-cracking resistance.
- Tested for low-temperature drop, high-temperature stacking, airtightness and hydraulic pressure.
- Type I Export Commodity Packaging Container Quality Licence and food-hygiene certification.
- Smooth interior that empties cleanly and resists product build-up.
- Stackable design with a moulded base that locates securely on the lid below.
Applications
Typical uses
- Powders and granulates
- Pastes, greases and resins
- Food processing ingredients
- Agricultural and veterinary products
- Industrial cleaning compounds
Handling note. Open-head drums are the right choice for products that cannot pass a 59 mm bung. Specify a gasket material matched to your product if you are filling solvents or aggressive chemicals.
Ordering
How to buy this container
Three things to send us, and we can quote precisely.
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Quantity & cadence
Your annual volume and how often you order. Standard shipments fill a 20-foot container; we will size the order to your line.
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Destination & documents
Port of discharge and any certification, labelling or UN marking your market requires.
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