Steel Drums – Open & Closed Top
Our Heavy Duty Steel Drums offer the ultimate protection for your supply chain. Featuring a Dual-Rated Design (available in Open and Closed top), they are versatile enough to handle everything from viscous mango puree and solid greases to low-viscosity oils and hazardous chemicals. With superior impact resistance for rough roads and a laboratory-grade lining to preserve flavor and purity, these drums ensure your product arrives exactly as it left your factory.
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| Standard Delivery (Signed for) | Delivered within 3-5 working days |
| Express Delivery (Standard Parcels) | Delivered within 1-2 working days |
| Extra-Large Parcels (Signed for) | Delivered within 3-5 working days |
| Furniture | Delivery usually takes place within 2 weeks. |
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Decor Outdoor offers free regular shipping on all orders shipped to residential or commercial addresses within the contiguous United States. Orders are delivered Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).Drop Shipping
We are an online-only luxury furniture and lighting boutique, and do not have a warehouse. Consequently, all orders are drop shipped directly from our manufacturers to your door. If your order includes items from more than one manufacturer, you will receive multiple deliveries. Because we are dependent on the on-hand inventory of our manufacturing partners, some items listed on our site may not actually be available right away. Please call us at 888.784.4644 or via our contact form with any stocking questions and we'll get in touch with the appropriate manufacturer for answers, before you place your order.Ground Shipping
Small parcel items ship regular ground via delivery services such as FedEx, UPS or DHL. Orders typically take 2-3 business days to process and in-stock items will usually be delivered 3-5 days from the date that they ship (depending on origin and destination). If there is a delay, you will be notified by email. No signature is required for standard ground shipping, so you may want to make arrangements to have packages brought inside soon after delivery, if you are unable to receive it in person.Description
Choosing the Right Steel Drum for Your Product
Option A: The Closed Top Steel Drums (Tight Head)
Best For: Low-viscosity liquids (Water, Oils, Juices, Thin Syrups, Solvents).
The Design: The top is permanently welded to the body. Access is only through two “bung” openings (2″ and 3/4″).
The Benefit: Maximum structural integrity. Because there is no removable lid, there is zero risk of the lid popping off, evaporation or spillage during transport. It is the safest option for transporting hazardous liquids.
Fittings: Comes with standard NPT bung fittings for easy pump or spigot installation.
Option B: The Open Top Steel Drums (Removable Lid)
Best For: Solids, Pastes, Powders, High-Viscosity Liquids (Honey, Glazes), or Mixing applications.
The Design: The entire lid can be removed. It is secured by a heavy-duty Bolt Ring and gasket.
The Benefit: Full access to the interior. You can insert mixers/agitators, scoop out thick products like tomato paste, or easily clean the drum for reuse.
Dual-Rating: Unlike standard drums, our Open Top version is UN-Rated for both Liquids and Solids, offering maximum versatility.
Why Buy Our Industrial Drums?
Certified Food Safe: The inner lining (buff/cream colour) creates a barrier between the steel and your product. Ideal for human consumption products like juices, petroleum, honey, vegetable oils, and fruit concentrates.
Export Ready: These drums meet international shipping standards (UN Rated). If you are exporting to Europe or Asia, these drums will pass port inspections.
Leak-Proof Security:
* Closed Top: Features gasketed bungs to prevent evaporation or spillage during transport on rough roads.
* Open Top: Comes with a strong lever-lock or bolt-ring clamp that seals tight, even if the drum is tipped.
Heavy Gauge Steel: Built tough to withstand stacking in the godown or heavy handling by loaders.
Rust Protection: Exterior painted in standard industrial black/blue; interior fully lined to prevent corrosion.
Technical Comparison
| Feature | Closed Top (Tight Head) | Open Top(Removable Lid) |
| Primary use | Thin liquids only | Solids, pastes, and liquids |
| Access | 2” and ¾” bungs | Full removable lid |
| Closure Style | Screw in plugs (gasketed) | Bolt ring and nut (12 gauge) |
| Cleaning | Difficult (CIP only) | Easy (hand wash accessible) |
| Mixing | Impossible | Ready for agitators/ mixers |
| UN Rating | Liquid rated only | Dual rated (liquid + solid) |
| Lining | Epoxy-Phenolic | Epoxy-Phenolic |
- Available in both open-top and closed-top designs
- Made from strong, industrial-grade steel
- Corrosion-resistant coating for extended outdoor useLeak-proof sealing (closed-top only)
- Stackable and easy to handle
- Suitable for harsh environments
- Oil and gas storage
- Chemical manufacturing
- Agricultural use
- Waste and recycling
- Pharmaceutical and food processing
Additional information
| Weight | 12 kg |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 8 × 21 cm |























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