Heavy-duty 55 gallon open-head plastic drum with a removable, gasketed lid secured by a galvanized steel lever-lock ring. The full-open top makes filling, mixing, and clean-out fast — ideal for food processors, beverage makers, agricultural operations, and industrial users handling dry goods, liquids, or ingredients in bulk.
Molded from FDA-compliant, BPA-free high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a 2.2 mm wall, this drum is UN rated 1H2/Y250/S for regulated solids shipping. The urethane lid gasket and lever-lock closure deliver a tight, secure seal that stands up to handling and transport.
Key Advantages
- Full open-head design for fast filling, easy mixing, and thorough clean-out
- Gasketed lid with galvanized steel lever-lock ring locks down tight in seconds — no tools required
- UN rated 1H2/Y250/S for regulated shipping of solids
- FDA-compliant, BPA-free HDPE resin safe for food-contact applications
- 2.2 mm wall thickness resists dents, cracks, and UV degradation in daily service
- Accepts standard 55-gallon drum liners, dollies, and drum-handling equipment
Product Details
Manufactured from FDA-compliant high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for dependable performance across food, agricultural, and industrial applications.
- Capacity: 55 gallons (208 L)
- Outside with lid: 36" H x 22 3/4" diameter · height without lid: 35 5/8"
- Inside: 35 1/4" H x 19 7/8" diameter · opening (inside): 20 1/4"
- Wall thickness: 2.2 mm HDPE (#2 resin, recyclable)
- Lid gasket: urethane · plug/cap gaskets: EPDM rubber
- Closure: galvanized steel lever-lock ring with powder-coated finish
- UN rating: 1H2/Y250/S (solids)
- Temperature range: 0°F to 120°F
- Color: Blue · unit weight: 26 lbs
- Clean before first use · not rated for fuel storage or long-term potable water
- Ships via LTL motor freight
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