Plastic drums are lightweight, strong, dent resistant and rust resistant, making them ideal containers for shipping a wide variety of products. These durable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) drums with sizes ranging 15 gallons to 55 gallons are perfect for product differentiation, product identification, storage of different materials, and eye catching branding. Northern Container has drums to safely and efficiently handle a multitude of non-hazardous products.
Our plastic drums in colors options include:
- Closed-head and open-head drums
- Red, blue, green, yellow, black, and white in various sizes
- FDA and USDA-approved materials
- Shipment sizes ranging from one (yes, 1) to truckloads - F.O.B. NJ
- Great for foods, liquids, powders, many chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics
- Rugged polyethylene
- Seamless, rust resisant, stackable, reusuable
- Roughened chimes for easy gripping
Plastic Drums and Accessories
Please choose from our extensive selection of plastic drums and related items listed below.
Plastic Drums in Colors
| Open Head Drums | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Height | Size | Weight | ||
| 16" | 15 Gallons | 22 3/4" | 8 lbs. | ||
| 17 1/4" | 20 Gallons | 26 1/4" | 10 lbs. | ||
| 19 3/8" | 30 Gallons | 29 3/4" | 15 lbs. | ||
| 20 3/4" | 34 Gallons | 31 3/4" | 16 lbs. | ||
| 23 1/2 | 55 Gallons | 36 1/4 | 23 lbs. | ||
| Cover choices include Plain (no bung opening) or Bungs (2" & 3/4") ---------------- Ring choices include "nut and bolt" or "side lever lock" | |||||
| Closed Head Drums (also known as Tight Head Drums) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Height | Size | Weight | ||
| 16 | 15 Gallons | 22 3/4 | 8 lbs. | ||
| 17 1/4" | 20 Gallons | 26 1/4" | 10 lbs | ||
| 19 3/8" | 30 Gallons | 29 3/4" | 15 lbs. | ||
| 20 3/4 | 35 Gallons | 31 3/4 | 16 lbs. | ||
| 23 1/2" | 55 Gallon | 35 1/4" | 23 lbs. | ||
| Seamless and Rugged | |||||
| Drum Covers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Height | Weight | ||
| 17" | 2" | 1.5 lbs | ||
| 20" | 2" | 2 lbs. | ||
| 25" | 2" | 3 lbs. | ||
| Slip covers - not for transport - 2 | ||||
| Plastic Drum Dollies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Height | Weight | ||
| 17" | 4.5 lbs | |||
| 20" | 5.25 lbs. | |||
| 24 | 6 lbs. | |||
| Interlocking Spill Deck | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Weight | ||||
| 23 lbs | |||||
| Drip proof grip-locks clamp pallets together in any configuration. Removable grafting. | |||||
Often finding just the right color drum is only the first step. Ensure that your drum is properly rated and capable of serving your needs. Whether you plan to ship foods, non-hazardous chemicals or other non-hazardous materials our customer service department can help you find the drum you need. Call 708-496-1696 to speak with a container expert.