Steel Drums

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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.

UN Registrations

TH = Tight Head steel drums         2″ &-3/4″ fittings for filling / dispensing
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.

FOH = Full Open Head steel drums
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.

Overpack / Salvage drums
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

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