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The product you fill
Chemistry, specific gravity and filling temperature. This determines resin, coating and closure selection.
Open-Head Lacquered Steel Drum
Painted open-top drum with removable lid for viscous and solid products.
Overview
The open-head lacquered drum applies the same baked paint system to a removable-lid body. It is the workhorse for paints, putties, adhesives and semi-solid products that need a wide opening, combined with an attractive printed exterior for retail and industrial channels.
Key specifications
| Construction | Cold-rolled steel sheet, welded body |
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| Sheet thickness | 1.0 mm standard (0.8 – 1.2 mm on request) |
| Surface finish | Baked lacquer, printed or plain |
| Coating system | Amino baking enamel or water-based metal paint |
| Interior treatment | Standard wipe, phosphating or internal coating |
| Lid | Removable lid with locking ring and gasket |
| Typical capacity | 208 L |
Design & Features
What you get with this container
- Full-aperture access for viscous filling, mixing and cleaning.
- Baked lacquer finish with strong adhesion and good exterior durability.
- Excellent processing performance: drawing, rolling, stretching and welding are all mature processes.
- Low material and energy cost, with a reusable and recyclable steel body.
- Metallic lustre and easy printing give a premium shelf presence.
- High compressive strength in a thin-wall construction — product safety is reliably protected.
- Outstanding barrier properties: low vapour transmission, opaque to light, excellent moisture and oxygen resistance.
Applications
Typical uses
- Paints, putties and fillers
- Adhesives and sealants
- Greases and lubricating pastes
- Powdered and granular chemicals
- Food pastes (with approved internal coating)
Handling note. Gasket and liner material must be selected against your actual product. For storage beyond one month, run an immersion test in comparable conditions before fixing the specification. Drums are not recommended for products above 70 °C, or for products that are liquid at filling and solidify afterwards.
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 Open-Head Lacquered Steel Drum?
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