Tight Head Steel Pails
UN-Rated & DOT Shipping Compliant
The Cary Company offers tight head steel pails and buckets with capacities ranging from 1 gallon to 5 gallons. Tight head metal pails can be used to store chemicals, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, and more. Available linings include rust inhibitor lining, epoxy phenolic lining, gold phenolic lining, and pigmented phenolic lining. Popular colors include gray and black. Our selection of tight head steel pails includes several UN rated options. Shop our wide selection of metal buckets & steel pails today!
Additional colors for steel pails available upon request. For more information about lining compatibility, please call 630.629.6600.
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- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $50.870 ea.
- 10 $42.380 ea.
- 30 $31.970 ea.
- 175 $27.140 ea.
- 350 $25.420 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1,925 $21.660 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $36.860 ea.
- 60 $31.360 ea.
- 120 $27.410 ea.
- 240 $24.520 ea.
- 360 $21.160 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $30.540 ea.
- 60 $28.220 ea.
- 120 $25.190 ea.
- 180 $24.700 ea.
- 360 $22.790 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 6 $33.680 ea.
- 48 $30.580 ea.
- 84 $29.270 ea.
- 168 $28.020 ea.
- 252 $26.940 ea.
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5 Gallon Tight Head Steel Pail, Rust on Inside, Dented Exterior, Mixed Colors, Various Openings
Part #: 26WSEV- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $2.490 ea. $2.990 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $16.400 ea.
- 84 $15.850 ea.
- 168 $14.620 ea.
- 252 $13.580 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $42.640 ea.
- 36 $38.770 ea.
- 84 $35.540 ea.
- 168 $34.110 ea.
- 384 $32.810 ea.
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- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $32.610 ea.
- 36 $29.160 ea.
- 84 $26.250 ea.
- 168 $24.230 ea.
- 252 $22.500 ea.
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- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $34.000 ea.
- 36 $29.500 ea.
- 84 $27.470 ea.
- 168 $25.210 ea.
- 252 $22.160 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $37.460 ea.
- 36 $33.380 ea.
- 84 $30.610 ea.
- 168 $28.250 ea.
- 252 $26.210 ea.
- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $21.020 ea.
- 84 $18.690 ea.
- 168 $17.000 ea.
- 252 $15.560 ea.
Are Tight Head Steel Pails Rated for Hazardous Liquids?
Yes, our tight head steel pails are designed for a variety of industrial liquids. Many of our pails are used for chemicals, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, detergents, water-based resins, and other industrial products. Depending on the specific model, UN ratings may be suitable for shipping hazardous liquids and other regulated materials. We offer tight head steel pails in more than five different UN rating options to meet your hazardous liquid packaging needs.
What Bungs Fit a Standard Tight Head Steel Pail?
The appropriate bung depends on the opening style of the tight head steel pail you select. We offer pails with Rieke openings to match Rieke Flexspout® closures and dispensing accessories. Certain tight head steel pails are also available with 2" and 3/4" drum bung fittings. When selecting closures for tight head steel pails, we recommend matching the closure type to the pail's specific fitting or opening style to ensure proper sealing and dispensing performance.
Can You Install a Pouring Spout on a Tight Head Steel Pail?
Yes, many of our tight head steel pails can be paired with compatible dispensing accessories, including Rieke Flexspout® closures that provide controlled, cleaner pouring while helping minimize spills. Spouts and faucets are commonly used for chemical, paint, adhesive, petroleum, janitorial, and agricultural applications. For customers purchasing bulk closed head steel pails, these options can streamline filling, storage, transportation, and pouring operations.
Why The Cary Company?
At The Cary Company, we offer a wide selection of tight head steel pails ranging from 1 gallon to 5 gallons to support a variety of industrial packaging needs. Our inventory includes lined and unlined options, multiple colors, Rieke openings, bung fitting configurations, and UN-rated designs suitable for a range of liquid products.
Whether you're looking for wholesale closed head steel pails or bulk closed head steel pails for large-scale operations, we provide competitive pricing, quantity discounts, and a broad selection of accessories such as spouts, plugs, pumps, and heaters. Since 1895, The Cary Company has helped customers find reliable container and packaging solutions backed by extensive product selection and knowledgeable support. Call us now at 630.629.6600!