Tight Head Steel Drums are offered in a wide range of sizes including 55 gallon (208 liter), 30 gallon (114 liter) and 15 gallon (57 liter), and are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Steel Drums are some of the most versatile and robust containers in popular usage throughout many industrial and commercial sectors. They can be found in warehouses and transport depots across the world, stocking all manner of industrial goods from foodstuffs to hazardous chemicals.
Steel drums are hard wearing, cost effective, reusable, and long lasting. They are perfectly suited to fulfil a wide range of industrial storage and transportation needs. However, there are several varieties of steel drums on the market, so in this article our experts at ITP Packaging provide a detailed breakdown and guide to steel drums

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Open Head Steel Drums feature a removable cover for convenient access to drum contents. These drums are offered in a range of sizes, the most common being 55 gallon (208 liter), 30 gallon (114 liter) and 14 gallon (53 liter). Open-head steel drums are so-called because they have a wide opening at the top (or bottom) of the barrel. Open-head drums might also be referred to as open-top, because the lid or covering can be completely removed and replaced as required.
Open-head drums are easy to fill with liquids and they can be safely and securely fastened using steel clamps. These seals can be fitted with tamper-proof devices when barrels are in storage or transport. The downside of open-head drums is that they are more prone to leakages and spillages if the lid is damaged