
55 Gal Plastic Drum with Open-Top Lever Lock
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Description
- 55 Gallon Capacity: Holds large batches of liquids, solids, or dry goods for industrial storage.
- Open-Top Design: Makes filling, mixing, and cleaning easier for busy work areas.
- Lever Lock Closure: Helps secure the plain lid with a strong steel ring.
- LLDPE Construction: Resists rust and dents better than standard metal containers.
- Outdoor Storage Ready: Durable plastic body stands up well to common storage conditions.
- FDA and USDA Compliant: Supports approved handling for many food and material storage needs.
The low density polyethylene body offers a strong balance of weight and impact resistance. Unlike steel, it won’t rust when stored outside or in damp work spaces. The seamless molded design helps reduce weak spots, while the .180 inch nominal wall thickness supports daily use in demanding settings. This 55 gallon plastic drum weighs only 23 pounds, so it’s easier to move before filling. Its stackable shape helps save floor space when empty or in storage. The 34 1/4 inch height and tapered outside diameter make it practical for warehouses, farms, food plants, and maintenance areas.
Choose blue as listed, or ask about other available colors for sorting, safety coding, or brand needs. This drum is not UN rated, so it’s best for non-hazardous materials. For teams that need a plain top plastic drum with simple access and secure closure, this item is a useful choice. This open-head plastic drum works well in facilities that need clean storage for bulk dry goods, water-based products, process materials, or collection tasks. You can use color options to separate departments, product lines, or waste streams. Its rustproof body also fits washdown spaces, outdoor pads, and covered yard storage.
The lever lock ring helps your staff close the drum without threaded fittings or complex tools. The plain lid design is useful when bungs are not needed. Because the drum is FDA and USDA compliant, it can support many food-adjacent jobs when used with proper handling rules and clean operating practices.
Specifications
- Capacity: 55 gallon open-head storage size
- Wall Thickness: .180 inch nominal wall thickness
- Speed: Quick open-top filling and access
- Weight: 23 pound empty drum weight
- Material: Low density polyethylene plastic body
- Use Time: Built for repeated industrial storage use
- Closure Style: Plain cover with lever-lock steel ring
- Compliance: FDA and USDA compliant construction
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Questions & Answers about 55 Gal Open-Top LDPE Plastic Drum with Lever Lock
- Question: Is this 55 gallon plastic drum UN rated? By Mark T.
- Answer: No, this drum is not UN rated and is best for non-hazardous storage.
- Question: What material is the drum made from? By Linda R.
- Answer: It’s made from low density polyethylene plastic, also listed as LLDPE.
- Question: Does this drum come with a lid? By Jason M.
- Answer: Yes, it comes with a plain cover and a lever-lock steel ring closure.
- Question: Can this drum be used outdoors? By Carla S.
- Answer: Yes, the rustproof and dent-proof plastic body is suitable for many outdoor storage uses.
- Question: What is the wall thickness? By Steven B.
- Answer: The drum has a .180 inch nominal wall thickness.
- Question: Is this drum FDA compliant? By Rachel K.
- Answer: Yes, this 55 gallon plastic drum is FDA compliant.
- Question: How much does the empty drum weigh? By Daniel P.
- Answer: The empty drum weighs about 23 pounds.
- Question: What colors are available? By Megan L.
- Answer: Available colors include red, yellow, blue, green, white, black, orange, and g
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