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Which industries use the steel barrel drums?

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14 March 2023 358 view(s) 2 min read
Which industries use the steel barrel drums?
Which industries use the  steel barrel drums?

With the ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures and pressures, steel barrel drums are considered to be one of the most reliable and safe options for storing and transporting materials, such as chemicals, acids, oils, and hazardous substances.

 Some of the main industries that use steel drums include:

  • Chemical Industry: Steel barrel drums are used to store and transport chemicals such as acids, solvents, and pesticides.
  • Food and Drink Industry: Steel drums are used to store and transport ingredients, grains, powders, liquids, cooking oil and finished products.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Steel barrels are used to store and transport pharmaceutical products, such as drugs and medical supplies.
  • Oil and Gas Industry: Steel drums are used to store and transport engine oil, gas, and other petroleum products.
  • Industrial Manufacturing: Steel drums are used to store and transport raw materials and finished products in a variety of industrial manufacturing settings.
  • Agricultural Industry: Steel drums are used to store and transport pesticides and fertilisers.
  • Waste Management: Steel drums are used to store and transport various types of waste.
  • Construction: Steel drums are used to store and transport construction materials such as paint, varnish, and adhesives.

The steel barrel drums are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of different industries, such as UN certification, which is needed in order to transport hazardous materials.

Steel barrel drums have been around for the whole of the twentieth century. For this reason, there are certain machinery and equipment that are specifically designed to handle steel barrel drums only. These include drum handling equipment such as drum trucks, drum handlers, and drum dollies, which are used to move and transport drums in industrial and manufacturing settings. There are also drum handling attachments that can be added to forklifts to enable them to handle steel barrel drums.

In addition, there is also specialised  equipment for filling, emptying, and dispensing materials from steel drums, such as drum fillers , drum pumps, and drum mixers. |There are also drum dispensers which are used to dispense materials from steel barrel drums in a controlled and precise manner. These types of equipment are specifically designed for drum handling, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy, reducing the risk of injury and increasing productivity.