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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 9001:2000 certified.
At Great Western Containers we pride ourselves on customer service. We warehouse new drums (barrels) across Canada which allows us the flexibility to meet your critical requirements in a timely manner. Our 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 drums to meet customer needs.
UN Registrations
| 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 |