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The product you fill
Chemistry, specific gravity and filling temperature. This determines resin, coating and closure selection.
Closed-Head Galvanised Steel Drum
Zinc-coated tight-head steel drum for solvents, lubricants and edible oils.
Overview
A closed-head steel drum with a hot-dip or electro-galvanised finish, built for liquid products where a metal barrier and long shelf life matter. Steel offers a far lower water-vapour transmission rate than plastic or paper, and the galvanised surface gives additional corrosion protection for outdoor and humid storage.
Key specifications
| Construction | Cold-rolled sheet and steel strip, W-bead expansion process |
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| Sheet thickness | 0.8 – 1.2 mm (body, bottom and lid can be combined) |
| Surface finish | White galvanised or iridescent (rainbow) galvanised |
| Interior treatment | Standard wipe, high-cleanliness, phosphating or internal coating |
| Internal coatings | PVF, epoxy-phenolic resin, water-based internal coating |
| Closures | 2" and 3/4" bungs, gasketed |
| Typical capacity | 200 L / 208 L (other sizes on request) |
Design & Features
What you get with this container
- W-bead expansion process raises hoop strength, allowing thinner sheet at equal performance.
- Body, bottom and lid can use different sheet thicknesses to optimise cost and strength.
- Phosphating before coating improves paint adhesion.
- Amino baking enamel or water-based metal paint: bright colour, hard film, good weather and impact resistance.
- Exterior can be sprayed in one, two or three colours, or galvanised in white or iridescent finish.
- Interior options include PVF, epoxy-phenolic and water-based coatings — suitable for direct food contact.
- Excellent barrier against water vapour, oxygen and UV light, protecting product quality over long storage.
- Fully reusable and recyclable steel construction.
Applications
Typical uses
- Chemical products and solvents
- Petroleum products and lubricants
- Edible oils and honey
- Paints, coatings and thinners
- Agrochemical formulations
Handling note. Products packed in internally coated drums should always pass a customer immersion test before the first production run. Closed-head drums are intended for liquids; for pastes and solids choose the open-head version.
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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