Carrick Packaging prides itself in the manufacture of high quality IATA Cans, UN Tighthead Drums in various sizes and bespoke Open Top Containers, built with your needs in mind.
These drum containers are predominately used for chemical, paint, petroleum, food and fragrance industries. The metal drums are coated internally with Epoxy Phenolic Lacquer (optional) and externally with a Stoving Enamel.
UN approved drums
A steel tight head drum (also referred to as closed head steel drum) manufactured in accordance with the UN packaging specification, and satisfies the provisions of the packaging and packaging waste directive 94/62/EC.
Tested for Packaging Groups l, ll, lll.
Steel drum closure specification
G2 & G ¾ Tri-Sure steel closures
Closing Torque G2= 25 N/m G ¾ = 15 N/m
Additional specification for 30 litre drums
- Side Seam – Welded
- End Seams – Double Seamed & Solutioned
- Rolling Hoops – None
- Handle – Strap handle
- Internal Finish – Plain/ Epoxy Phenolic Lacquer
- External Finish – Stoving Enamel