Plastic Drums Quick Guide

The Cary Company carries a large selection of plastic drums and barrels, including straight sided and taper sided (for nesting and stacking) styles and various drum sizes. Plastic barrels are available in open head (removable top) or tight head (sealed top with fittings) options and come in a variety of colors including black, blue, green, mixed, natural, white, and yellow.

Plastic drums are resistant to a wide array of chemicals, making them suitable for handling various hazardous substances. One benefit of using plastic barrel drums for storing and transporting hazardous materials is their exceptional impact strength, even in extremely low temperatures.

Please note that reconditioned drums are not FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.

The Cary Company carries a large selection of plastic drums and barrels, including straight sided and taper sided (for nesting and stacking) styles. Plastic drums are available in open head (removable top) or tight head (sealed top with fittings) options and come in a variety of colors including black, blue, brown, gray, green, natural, orange, purple, red, white and yellow.

Please note reconditioned drums are not FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.

 

 

A Complete Line of Plastic Drums & Barrels

Plastic Drums and Metal Barrels Plastic Salvage Drums

The Cary Company carries a variety of plastic drums and barrels to meet consumer needs. The standard plastic drum sizes range from 4 gallons to 100 gallons and are available in tight head (closed head) and open head styles. Plastic barrels are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Reconditioned drums are also available in most capacities. Styles include straight-sided, taper-sided, rain barrel and salvage/overpack drums. Plastic drum dimensions, 50 gallon drum dimensions, and 55 gallon barrel dimensions vary depending on the capacity and style selected. We also offer a full line of drum accessories, including liners and funnels.

Steel Drums and Fiber Drums are also available.

 

Open Head Plastic Drums

Open Head Plastic DrumsOpen Head Plastic Drums, Taper SidedOpen Head Plastic Drums, 14 gallon

Open Head Plastic Drums or Open Top Plastic Drums feature a removable cover for convenient access to drum contents. These plastic barrel sizes include 55 gallon (208 liter), 30 gallon (114 liter), and 14 gallon (53 liter). Made of plastic, these containers provide a weather-resistant, durable transportation and storage option for a variety of materials. Many open head plastic drums offered by The Cary Company can be used for safe storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials, spill containment and cleanup of hazardous materials, bio waste disposal, and incineration. Recyclable and reusable, this versatile packaging option is popular in various industries including manufacturing, food and beverage, industrial, and more.

Part #Product DetailsSize/CapacityColorClosureSolid
UN Rating
Approx. Dimensions
Dia. x Height (Weight)
FittingsMaterial
56W77B77 Gallon Plastic Drum 77 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Lever Lock Ring --- 23.2" Dia. x 45" H (18.5 lbs.) None HMWPE
56W54B57 Gallon Plastic Drum 57 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/Y250/S 22.5" Dia. x 36.125" H (24.9 lbs.) 2" & 3/4" HDPE
56W55B55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/Y130/S 23-3/8" Dia. x 34-1/2" H (25 lbs.) 2" & 3/4" HDPE
56WR5555 Gallon Plastic Drum - Reconditioned 55 Gallon Plastic Drum - Reconditioned *Mixed Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/Y160/S Various dimensions and weights. Various HDPE
99G28055 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/Y185/S 23.8"Dia. x 38.8" H (22.5 lbs.) None HMWPE
56BL5Y55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Yellow Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X200/S, UN1H2/Y250/S 23.75" Dia. x 39.125" H (23.5 lbs.) None HDPE
56BT5K55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X65/S, UN1H2/Y100/S 23.75" Dia. x 39.125" H (23.5 lbs.) None HDPE
56BT4K40 Gallon Plastic Drum 40 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X100/S 23.75 Dia. x 31.13" H (17 lbs.) None HDPE
56BM3B30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X120/S, UN1H2/Y180/S 21.125" Dia. x 28.5" H (18 lbs.) 2" & 3/4" HDPE
56BT3K30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X100/S, UN1H2/Y180/S 21.125" Dia. x 28.5" H (18 lbs.) None HDPE
56BM3K30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X120/S, UN1H2/Y180/S 21.125" Dia. x 28.5" H (18 lbs.) 2" & 3/4" HDPE
56WR3030 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Reconditioned
*Mixed Lever Lock Ring --- Various dimensions and weights. --- HDPE
56BT2K20 Gallon Plastic Drum 20 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X75/S, UN1H2/Y100/S 15.75" Dia. x 30.5" H (10.25 lbs.) None HDPE
56W16B16 Gallon Plastic Drum 16 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Lever Lock Ring UN3H2/X75/S 12.9134" L x 15.315" W x 25.1575" H (5.2 lbs.) None HDPE
99G27815 Gallon Plastic Drum 15 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X65/S, UN1H2/Y105/S 14.9" Dia. x 27.8" H (8.7 lbs.) None HDPE
56BL1B14 Gallon Plastic Drum 14 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X65/S, UN1H2/Y100/S 15" Dia. x 26.5" H (10 lbs.) 2" & 3/4" HDPE
56BT1K14 Gallon Plastic Drum 14 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X65/S, UN1H2/Y100/S 15" Dia. x 26.5" H (9 lbs.) None HDPE
56WML712 Gallon Plastic Drum w/#56WMC8 12 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided w/#56WMC8 Lid
White Life Latch (Threaded) UN1H2/Y53/S 14.04" Dia. x 21.5" H (w/lid) (7.68 lbs.) None HDPE
56BT0Y10 Gallon Plastic Drum 10 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Yellow Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X60/S, UN1H2/Y75/S 15" Dia. x 18.33" H (7.5 lbs.) None HDPE
56BT0B10 Gallon Plastic Drum 10 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X60/S, UN1H2/Y75/S 15" Dia. x 18.33" H (7.5 lbs.) None HDPE
56BT0K10 Gallon Plastic Drum 10 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Taper Sided
Black Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/Y60/S 15" Dia. x 18.33" H (7.5 lbs.) None HDPE
56W09B8 Gallon Plastic Drum 8 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X61/S 12.284" Dia. x 20.158" H (5.2 lbs.) None HDPE
*Mixed Colors: Blue, Black, White. Please contact us for current color availability: (630) 629-6600

Tight Head Plastic Drums (Closed Head)

Tight Head Plastic Drums (Closed Head)

Tight Head Plastic 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). Rugged and recyclable, tight head plastic drums can be used for many applications including storing and transporting chemicals, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, waste, dyes, pigment, soaps, detergents, and many more commercial uses. Many of the tight head drums available from The Cary Company are UN rated for the safe storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.

Part #Product DetailsSize/CapacityColorClosureSolid
UN Rating
Approx. Dimensions
Dia. x Height (Weight)
FittingsMaterial
56WN5D55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum
- Straight Sided
Blue Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.9/150 22.9" Dia. x 35.4" H (18.2 lbs.) 2" NPS & 2" Buttress HMWPE
56W55D55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.9/100 23-1/4" Dia. x 34-3/4" H (21.5 lbs.) 2" NPS & 2" Buttress HDPE
56W55K55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum Black Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.9/100 23-1/4" Dia. x 34-3/4" H (21.5 lbs.) 2" NPS & 2" Buttress HDPE
56W55N55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum Natural Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.9/100 23-1/4" Dia. x 34-3/4" H (21.5 lbs.) 2" NPS & 2" Buttress HDPE
56W56W55 Gallon Plastic Drum 55 Gallon Plastic Drum White Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.9/100 23-1/4" Dia. x 34-3/4" H (21.5 lbs.) 2" NPS & 2" Buttress HMWPE
56W30D30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.8/100 19" Dia. x 29" H (12 lbs.) 2" NPT & 2" NPT HMWPE
56W30K30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum Black Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.8/100 19” Dia. x 29” H (12 lbs.) 2" NPT & 2" NPT HMWPE
56W30N30 Gallon Plastic Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Drum Natural Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.8/100 19” Dia. x 29” H (13 lbs.) 2" NPT & 2" NPT HMWPE
56W15D15 Gallon Plastic Drum 15 Gallon Plastic Drum Blue Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.8/100 14-3/16" Dia. x 26-1/4" H (7 lbs.) 2" NPT & 3/4" NPT HMWPE
56W15W15 Gallon Plastic Drum 15 Gallon Plastic Drum White Tight Head UN1H1/Y1.8/100 14-3/16" Dia. x 26-1/4" H (7 lbs.) 2" NPT & 3/4" NPT HMWPE
*Mixed Colors: Blue, Black, White. Please contact us for current color availability: (630) 629-6600
 

Salvage & Overpack Plastic Drums

Salvage & Overpack Plastic Drums

Plastic Salvage and Overpack Drums are for use with damaged or leaking containers of hazardous materials or used absorbent materials contaminated with hazardous substances. Plastic standard barrel sizes are available in 180 gallon (681 liters), 103 gallon (390 liters), 95 gallon (360 liters), 65 gallon (246 liters), 30 gallon (114 liters), and 20 gallon (76 liters). Plastic salvage drums require "Salvage Drum" labeling and must pass a 3-PSI pressure test. Overpack drums are for use with larger non-damaged containers, cans, and drums of non-leaking hazardous materials. Lab Pack drums are for use with smaller non-damaged bottles, cans, carboys, and 5 gallon pails of non-leaking hazardous materials.

Please note:
Recycled Salvage Drums are not FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.

Part #Product DetailsSize/CapacityColorClosureSolid
UN Rating
Approx. Dimensions
Dia. x Height (weight)
Material
56BLP8180 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum 180 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid --- 40.25" Dia. x 57" H (102 lbs.)HDPE
56WPO1103 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum 103 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X295/S 31.5" Dia. x 45" H (49 lbs.)LLDPE
56WEP995 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum 95 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X300/S 31" Dia. x 41.25" H (50 lbs.)HDPE
56WLPW95 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum 95 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X345/S 32-1/4” Dia. x 48-1/2" H (58 lbs.)LLDPE
56BPLR95 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum - Recycled 95 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum - Recycled Black Screw-on Lid UN1H2/Y345/S 34-1/4” Dia. x 41-1/4”H (48 lbs.)HDPE
56BSV995 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum 95 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum Yellow Bolt Ring UN1H2/X340/S 27-1/2" Dia. x 38" H (48 lbs.)HDPE
56WLP995 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum 95 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X345/S 32-1/4" Dia. x 41-1/4” H (48 lbs.)LLDPE
56B6LP65 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum 65 Gallon Plastic Overpack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X228/S 29" Dia. x 36-1/4" H (40 lbs.)LLDPE
56BSV665 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum 65 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum Yellow Bolt Ring UN1H2/X200/S 34” Dia. x 38.875” H (53 lbs.)HDPE
56BSV330 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum Yellow Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X100/S 21.125" Dia. x 28.5" H (18 lbs.)HDPE
56WLP330 Gallon Plastic Lab Pack Drum 30 Gallon Plastic Lab Pack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X120/S, UN1H2/Y180/S 22-1/2" Dia. x 28-1/2" H (18 lbs.)HDPE
56WLP220 Gallon Plastic Lab Pack Drum 20 Gallon Plastic Lab Pack Drum Yellow Screw-on Lid UN1H2/X57/S 20.375" Dia. x 20.75" H (13.15 lbs.)HDPE
56BSV220 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum 20 Gallon Plastic Salvage Drum Yellow Lever Lock Ring UN1H2/X75/S 22” Dia. x 20-3/8” H (16 lbs.)HDPE

Understanding UN Ratings

 

Developed as a set of standards, by the United Nations, UN ratings are essential for shipping or storing hazardous materials. The UN Rating is a series of number and letter codes that show what a container is regulated to handle. They determine this through a series of tests that all containers must undergo if they are to be UN rated. Current UN regulations are enforced by the D.O.T. It is up to the filler of the product to determine what UN Rating they need. View the Full Guide

What is a "T" Rated Salvage Drum?
Adopted by all international regulatory agencies governing the transport of dangerous goods, the "T" marking on a Salvage Drum indicates that it has been qualified for the overpacking of damaged, leaking, or non-compliant steel, plastic, or fiber drums. The same "T" Salvage Drum may be used for damaged, leaking, or non-compliant packages of either liquid or solid contents. Identified by the letter "T" in the UN mark (eg: UN1A2T/Y320/S), it is not mandatory for use within the US, but it is required outside the US. Therefore, a domestic company that is overpacking a liquid or solid drum and shipping it outside the US, should be sure that they are using a "T" qualified Salvage Drum.

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