
Open Head Steel Drums
Open Head Steel Drums (removable top) come available in 5 to 30 gallon sizes. The Cary Company also stocks the popular 55 gallon (208 liters) sized drum. Reconditioned and new Open Head Steel Drums are available. Lined (epoxy phenolic) and unlined Open Head Steel Drums are offered. All Open Head Steel Drums come available in black. View our Color Chart for additional drum colors. Check out our Guide to Steel Drums to learn more!
Please note: Reconditioned Drums are not FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.
16 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, UN Rated, Unlined, White Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WD6M- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $58.150 ea.
- 27 $55.150 ea.
- 54 $50.460 ea.
- 108 $46.500 ea.
- 162 $44.890 ea.
30 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, UN Rated, Mocha Lined, Black Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WM3D- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $98.880 ea.
- 15 $89.880 ea.
- 45 $82.390 ea.
- 90 $76.060 ea.
55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, Reconditioned, Lined, White Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WR5E- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $101.760 ea.
- 8 $96.220 ea.
- 16 $86.620 ea.
- 24 $81.290 ea.
- 48 $77.740 ea.
55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, Reconditioned, UN Rated, Unlined, Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WR55- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $92.250 ea.
- 8 $88.000 ea.
- 16 $84.330 ea.
- 24 $80.950 ea.
- 48 $78.710 ea.
17 reviews55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, UN Rated, Unlined, 20GA, Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26W56D- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $124.270 ea.
- 8 $117.270 ea.
- 16 $100.490 ea.
- 24 $93.980 ea.
- 48 $91.520 ea.
5 reviews55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, Reconditioned, Unlined, Cover w/Lever Lock Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WR58- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $91.330 ea.
- 4 $77.100 ea.
- 8 $74.380 ea.
- 24 $69.240 ea.
- 48 $62.870 ea.
28 reviews55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, Reconditioned, UN Rated, Lined, Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WR56- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $93.220 ea.
- 8 $88.970 ea.
- 16 $85.310 ea.
- 24 $81.930 ea.
- 48 $79.690 ea.
15 reviews55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, UN Rated, Lined, 20GA, Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26W57D- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $130.170 ea.
- 8 $118.330 ea.
- 16 $108.460 ea.
- 24 $100.120 ea.
- 48 $92.980 ea.
2 reviews55 Gallon Black Steel Drum, Reconditioned (No Cover)
Part #: 26WR57- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $59.040 ea.
- 8 $57.000 ea.
- 24 $54.960 ea.
- 48 $52.930 ea.
6 reviews55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, Reconditioned, UN Rated, Unlined, White Cover w/Bolt Ring
Part #: 26W54R- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $95.560 ea.
- 8 $88.250 ea.
- 16 $85.150 ea.
- 24 $83.010 ea.
- 48 $80.440 ea.
55 Gallon Steel Drum, Black, UN Rated, Lined, 22GA, Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26W63D- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $135.210 ea.
- 8 $126.150 ea.
- 16 $117.460 ea.
- 24 $106.580 ea.
- 48 $97.700 ea.
1 review55 Gallon Steel Open Head Drum, Black, Unlined, UN Rated, White Cover w/Bolt Ring, 2" & 3/4" Fittings
Part #: 26WY5D- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $114.980 ea.
- 8 $111.600 ea.
- 16 $103.030 ea.
- 24 $95.660 ea.
- 48 $89.290 ea.
1 review55 Gallon Steel Drum, Rinsed, Various Colors (No Cover)
Part #: 26W59R- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $50.000 ea.
What is an open head steel drum?
<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Open head drums have a fully removable cover that is secured with either a <a href="/containers/drums/carbon-steel/open-head?drum_closure=191">bolt ring</a> or <a href="/containers/drums/carbon-steel/open-head?drum_closure=190">lever lock ring</a> closure. Open head drums are also available without a cover. </div>
What are open head steel drums used for?
<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Though they can be used for liquids, open head drums are commonly used for solid and dry materials. They are also a good option for thicker liquids such as oils, syrups and glues. Open head drums are also a good option when the drum’s contents have to be accessed repeatedly. Some of our open head steel drum lids have fittings that allow controlled flow of liquids in those applications. </div>
What sizes of open head steel drums do you carry?
<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Our most common size is a 55-gallon capacity. However, we also offer 5-, 10-, 16-, 20- and 30-gallon capacity <a href="/containers/drums/carbon-steel/open-head">drums</a>.
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Are open head steel drums food grade?
<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Most of our new lined steel drums are FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage. Unlined and reconditioned drums are not FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.</div>
Are open head drums strong?
This open head drum is made of carbon steel making it a strong and durable container for storing and transporting a variety of contents. These drums can often be reused. We also offer <a href="/containers/drums/carbon-steel/open-head?unrated=208">UN-rated drums</a> that can safely store certain hazardous materials.