Tight Head Stainless Steel Drums

Corrosion-Resistant & Low Maintenance Stainless Steel Drums

Find your ideal tight head stainless steel drum and experience exceptional corrosion resistance and tensile strength in popular sizes. Stainless steel is resistant to water, oxygen, and other elements, making it low maintenance and cost-efficient in the long run. Excellent for storing and shipping lower viscosity liquids, our tight head (sealed top/closed lid) stainless steel drums have 2" & 3/4" Tri-Sure fittings. We carry sizes from 5 to 55 gallons. Check out our Guide to Steel Drums to learn more!

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What is a stainless steel drum?

Made of corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, our stainless steel drums offer an ideal solution for products requiring drum purity and compatibility of materials, depending on their composition. Due to unique properties, these drums can outperform carbon steel drums in terms of corrosion resistance, tensile strength and reusability. Drums are offered with either a bolt-ring or lever lock closure. Drums made of 316 stainless-steel are also available.

What is 304 Stainless Steel?

Comprised of iron, nickel, chromium and other metals, 304 Stainless Steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and weldability. Easy to maintain, hygienic and highly durable, this alloy offers an oxidation resistance of 1600°F (871°C) for intermittent service and 1690°F (921°C) for continuous service. We have a collection of stainless steel 304 drums, power drill mixers and filter vessels.

What are stainless steel drums used for?

<div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main" data-decoded="true">Stainless steel drums are perfect for products like beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or dry goods such as grains or powders. Stainless steel drums are often used for aging beer and wine. Additionally, stainless steel can withstand multiple cleaning cycles, harsh cleaners and temperature extremes, which makes it a hygienic material for these applications.</div>

Are stainless steel drums food grade?

Yes, our new stainless-steel drums are FDA approved for food or pharmaceutical storage.