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PRODUCTS > 57 Gallon Open Head Drum
Regulatory Information: UN1H2/Y250/S
Capacity: 57 gallons
Assembled Height: 35.60″
Drum Body Only Height: 35.40″
Assembled Weight: 24 lbs.
Drum Body Only Weight: 19 lbs.
Greatest Outside Diameter: 23.50″
Minimum Wall Thickness: 2.2mm (D.O.T.)
Body Construction: Blow molded high molecular weight high density polyethylene (HMW-HDPE) that is FDA compliant, and Kosher Certified for food contact.
Colors: Blue, Black, Natural, or Custom colors available – minimum quantities apply
Lids: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) solid, or with (1) 2” NPS and (1) ¾” NPS bung closures. All lids include polyurethane flow-in gaskets.
Locking Ring Designs: Metal lever lock closure with tamper evident clip, or bolt ring. Available in powder coated or galvanized steel.
Fill: Maximum filling temperature 150 degrees Fahrenheit for all foods and other FDA regulated substances. 160 degrees Fahrenheit for all non-foods and other substances that are not regulated by FDA. When filled at these recommended maximum filling temperatures drums should be allowed to cool to ambient prior to stacking. Drums filled at elevated temperatures should be vented properly to prevent vacuum formation within the drum which can compromise stacking capability.
Stack: Drums can be stacked a maximum of 4 high (1 + 3) with pallets between drums on a flat and horizontal surface. Maximum top load on bottom drums not to exceed 3,000 lbs. each. Pallets should be of good quality that provides adequate support for plastic drums.
GEO Plastics’ UN approved plastic drums are manufactured using state-of-the-art technologies designed to meet the stringent demands of hazardous and non-hazardous products. Our product provides a base ring bottom for greater stability, better stacking, and easier handling when rolling. It can be handled with conventional grippers as traditionally used with plastic, steel and fibre drums. In addition, plastic drums are reusable and, therefore, provide lower total packaging costs.
We offer a wide variety of
locking ring and lid combinations.
These are a few examples:
Metal Lever Lock with Solid Lid
Metal Lever Lock with Bung Closures
Metal Bolt-on Ring with Solid Lid
Data, dimensions, and information provided on this document are considered as nominal values for general purpose use in evaluating this product for customer’s application. These are not considered as manufacturing specifications. It is the responsibility of the customer or filler to select the appropriate packaging for use or resale, based on all information at their disposal, including specific application, regulatory compliance, product compatibility, transport, storage, and material handling requirements. Regulatory compliance for remanufacture, repair, or reuse of packaging is the responsibility of the reconditioner, customer and filler. Refer to appropriate regulations for packaging filling, transport, and storage requirements with your specific product.
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