Great Products – Great Steel Drums
Great Western Containers new steel drums (barrels) are manufactured from top quality cold rolled steel and are available in gauges ranging from 16 (1.4 mm) to 22 (.7 mm). We manufacture various sizes from 8 imperial gallons to a 46 imperial gallons and are capable of producing UN as well as non-UN rated drums. We offer a variety of exterior and interior coatings and are ISO 9001:2008 certified.
At Great Western Containers we pride ourselves on customer service. We warehouse new steel drums (barrels) across Canada which allows us the flexibility to meet your critical requirements in a timely manner. Our steel drums (barrels) are manufactured in our Lloydminster, Alberta plant and are available from our locations throughout Canada.
Custom decoration is available for the exterior, and all may be specified with interior linings.
We are also capable of manufacturing different types of specialty steel drums to meet customer needs.
| TH = Tight Head steel drums 2″ &-3/4″ fittings for filling / dispensing | |||
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| Outside Diameters: Bottom 13-5/16″ Top 14″ |
Outside Diameters: Bottom 17-1/4″ Top 18-1/4″ |
Outside Diameters: Bottom 18-1/4″ Top 18-1/4″ |
Outside Diameters: Bottom 22-1/2″ Top 22-1/2″ |
| Outside Heights: Minimum 14-1/8″ Maximum 33-1/8″ |
Outside Heights: Minimum 29-3/4″ Maximum 33-1/4″ |
Outside Heights: Minimum 28-7/8″ Maximum 29-3/16″ |
Outside Heights: Minimum 33-11/16″ Maximum 38-3/4″ |
| Capacity: 8 to 17 imperial gallons 18 to 77 litres |
Capacity: 27.5 to 31 imperial gallons 125 to 140 litres |
Capacity: 25 imperial gallons 114 litres |
Capacity: 45 to 50 imperial gallons 205 to 227 litres |
| Comments: The top head is permanently attached to the drum |
Comments: Bottom is necked in for stacking performance |
Comments: Traditional 25 imperial gallon (30 US gallon) configuration at 30″ height |
Comments: Traditional 45 imperial gallon (55 US gallon) configuration at 34.5″ height |
| Common Applications: Low viscosity liquids, fuel distribution, oils, solvents, curing agents, lubricants, food products. |
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| FOH = Full Open Head steel drums | ||||
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| Outside: Bottom 13-5/16″ Top 14″ |
Outside: Bottom 17-1/4″ Top 18-1/4″ |
Outside: Bottom 18-1/4″ Top 18-1/4″ |
Outside: Bottom 21-3/16″ Top 22-1/2″ |
Outside: Bottom 22-1/2″ Top 22-1/2″ |
| Outside: Heights Minimum 14-1/8″ Maximum 33-1/8″ |
Outside: Heights Minimum 29-3/4″ Maximum 33-1/4″ |
Outside: Heights Minimum 28-7/8″ Maximum 29-3/16″ |
Outside: Heights Minimum 33-7/8 ” Maximum 33-7/8 “ |
Outside: Heights Minimum 33-11/16″ Maximum 38-3/4″ |
| Capacity: 8 to 17 imperial gallons 18 to 77 litres |
Capacity: 27.5 to 31 imperial gallons 125 to 140 litres |
Capacity: 25 imperial gallons 114 litres |
Capacity: 45 imperial gallons 205 litres |
Capacity: 45 to 50 imperial gallons 205 to 227 litres |
| Comments: The top head of the drum is removable and held in place by a c-shaped ring (may be either bolt style, or lever style) |
Comments: Tapered for shipping and storage efficiencies |
Comments: Traditional 25 imperial gallon (30 US gallon) configuration at 30″ height |
Comments: Tapered for shipping and storage efficiencies |
Comments: Traditional 45 imperial gallon (55 US gallon) configuration at 34.5″ height |
| Common Applications High viscosity liquids and solids, mining, environmental drilling and clean-up, paints, adhesives, greases. |
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| Overpack / Salvage drums |
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| Diameter: 26″ |
| Height: 37″ |
| Dry Weight: 82lbs |
| UN Rating: 1A2/X440/S or 1A2/Y1.2/100 |
| Capacity: 85 US gallon 322 litres |
| Metal Thickness: 16 gauge |
| Comments: Stocked at most locations |
| Common Applications: Spill containment, HazMat, Bio-Response, Overpacking |