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The product you fill
Chemistry, specific gravity and filling temperature. This determines resin, coating and closure selection.
Closed-Head Lacquered Steel Drum
Painted 208L tight-head drum with a decorative, hard-wearing finish.
Overview
Our closed-head 208L lacquered drum combines a cold-rolled steel body with a baked paint finish. The coating is applied after phosphating, so it adheres firmly and resists impact, weather and handling damage — while giving your brand a clean, printable surface.
Key specifications
| Construction | Cold-rolled steel sheet, W-bead body |
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| Sheet thickness | 1.0 mm standard (0.8 – 1.2 mm on request) |
| Surface finish | Baked lacquer, single / double / triple colour |
| Coating system | Amino baking enamel or water-based metal paint |
| Interior treatment | Standard wipe, phosphating or internal coating |
| Closures | 2" and 3/4" bungs, gasketed |
| Typical capacity | 208 L |
Design & Features
What you get with this container
- Baked enamel film: bright colour, high gloss, hard surface and strong adhesion.
- Good weather resistance and impact resistance for outdoor logistics.
- Single, double or triple colour exterior for brand differentiation.
- Precise injection and nozzle temperature control during production for stable wall quality.
- Excellent mechanical strength — thin-wall construction with high compressive strength.
- Very low water-vapour transmission, fully opaque to UV light.
- Reusable, repairable and fully recyclable.
Applications
Typical uses
- Lubricating oils and greases
- Paints, inks and coatings
- Chemical intermediates
- Food-grade oils (with approved internal coating)
- Industrial solvents
Handling note. When filling liquids, calculate the fill volume from the product specific gravity and leave at least 10% ullage for thermal expansion, otherwise the drum may deform or split in transit. Low-boiling-point products require a separate assessment.
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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View specificationsReady to specify the Closed-Head Lacquered Steel Drum?
Send your product details and target volume. Our export team replies with specifications, certificates and an indicative FOB price within one business day.