Carrick Packaging prides itself in the manufacture of high quality 12 litre UN Tighthead Drums in various sizes and bespoke Open Top Containers, built with your needs in mind.
These drums are predominately used for chemical, paint, petroleum, food and fragrance industries. The 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 (Optional)
Closing Torque G2= 25 N/m G ¾ = 15 N/m
Additional specification for 11 inch diameter steel drums
- Side Seam – Welded
- End Seams – Double Seamed & Solutioned
- Rolling Hoops – None
- Handle – Strap
- Internal Finish – Plain/ Epoxy Phenolic Lacquer
- External Finish – Stoving Enamel