27/08/2024
Shipping drums (also known as barrels) come in different sizes, materials, and types. They are used to transport and store liquids and dry bulk materials such as liquids, powders, granule compounds, chemicals, product parts, and food ingredients.
Steel drums are extremely durable. Stronger and more resilient than plastic or fiberboard drums, they are cost-effective, reusable, and long-lasting.
✓ Manufactured using steel, stainless, cold rolled, or carbon steel
✓ Manufactured by forming the bottom and top, and rolling and welding to sides
✓ Can have an interior plastic lining to accommodate a broader range of liquids
✓ Should never be used to contain acidic materials
PLASTIC SHIPPING DRUMS
The most popular option, plastic drums are lighter than steel drums, making them less expensive to ship. Long-lasting and reusable, plastic drums are a good choice for transporting and storing liquids, dry goods, and food items.
✓ Made of thermoplastics (PVC, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), nylon, and polystyrene)
✓ Manufactured by blow molding (extrusion, injection, and injection stretch)
✓ Used for liquids, dry powders, or granular materials
✓ Not compatible with some solvents
SHIPPING TOTES (Intermediate Bulk Containers or IBCs)
Shipping totes are cube-shaped industrial containers that are designed to store and transport products in larger quantities than drums. Totes take up less space than the equivalent capacity in round drums and their shape allows them to store 25% more content on a pallet.
IBCs are most commonly used to transport and store liquids, semi-solids, and powders such as:
✓ Liquids
✓ Grains
✓ Food ingredients
✓ Chemicals
✓ Solvents
✓ Pharmaceuticals
✓ Sand
Shipping Tote features:
✓ Can be pallet-mounted, making them easy to move with a forklift or pallet jack
✓ Contents are easily transferred using a tap at the base of the container
✓ Designed to be stacked with 45” wide x 45” long base dim
