Plastic Drums
HDPE plastic drums perfect for food-grade products, chemicals, and general industrial use. Lightweight yet incredibly durable with excellent chemical resistance.
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About Plastic Drums
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic drums have become an essential component of modern industrial packaging, offering an unmatched combination of durability, chemical resistance, weight savings, and cost-effectiveness. PackMeUS is your trusted source for both new and reconditioned plastic drums across the continental United States. Our plastic drums are manufactured from premium virgin HDPE resin, ensuring consistent quality and performance. For applications requiring FDA compliance, we offer food-grade drums manufactured in facilities adhering to strict hygiene protocols. The smooth, non-porous interior surface of HDPE resists product buildup, facilitates easy cleaning, and prevents cross-contamination between uses. Available in both open-head and tight-head configurations, our plastic drums accommodate a wide range of products from viscous pastes to thin liquids. Open-head drums feature removable lids with lever-lock or bolt ring closures, providing full access to the interior for easy filling, emptying, and cleaning. Tight-head drums come with permanently sealed tops and threaded bung openings for liquid applications requiring secure containment. Our inventory includes drums in various colors—blue, black, white, and natural (translucent)—enabling easy product identification and inventory management. UV-stabilized formulations are available for applications requiring extended outdoor storage, protecting both the container and its contents from ultraviolet degradation. We maintain rigorous quality standards for all our drums. New drums come with full manufacturer warranties, while our reconditioned drums undergo comprehensive cleaning, inspection, and testing to ensure they meet or exceed original performance specifications. UN certification is available for drums intended for hazardous materials transport. Whether you need a small quantity for pilot programs or truckload volumes for continuous production, PackMeUS delivers with competitive pricing, flexible ordering, and reliable nationwide logistics.
Key Features
- Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) virgin resin
- FDA-compliant food-grade options available for consumable products
- Exceptional chemical resistance to acids, bases, and solvents
- Significantly lighter than steel drums (up to 50% weight reduction)
- UV-stabilized formulations for outdoor storage applications
- Open-head and tight-head configurations available
- Multiple closure styles: lever-lock, bolt ring, screw cap bungs
- Stackable design (3-4 high) optimizes warehouse space
- Available in blue, black, white, and natural (translucent) colors
- UN/DOT certified options for hazardous materials (UN1H1, UN1H2)
- Smooth interior surface resists product buildup and contamination
- Compatible with all standard drum handling equipment
- Temperature range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
- Custom branding and labeling services available
Common Applications
- Food and beverage ingredients (juices, concentrates, oils, syrups)
- Pharmaceutical products and intermediates
- Agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides)
- Cleaning products and detergents
- Water treatment and purification chemicals
- Industrial chemicals and solvents
- Personal care products (lotions, shampoos, cosmetics)
- Lubricants, oils, and automotive fluids
- Adhesives, sealants, and coatings
- Flavoring and fragrance compounds
- Dairy products and processing
- Brewing and winemaking supplies
- Laboratory chemicals and reagents
- Pool and spa chemicals
Available Sizes
Choose from our range of standard sizes or inquire about custom options.
Benefits of Plastic Drums
Superior Lightweight Design
HDPE drums weigh up to 50% less than equivalent steel drums, dramatically reducing shipping costs, lowering fuel consumption during transport, and making manual handling safer and easier for warehouse personnel. The weight savings compound across large orders, delivering significant logistics cost reductions.
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Unlike steel, HDPE never rusts, corrodes, or oxidizes. This makes plastic drums ideal for humid environments, outdoor storage, marine applications, and products containing corrosive substances. Your products remain protected without concern for container degradation or contamination from rust particles.
Food-Grade Purity
Our FDA-compliant plastic drums meet stringent requirements for direct contact with food products. The non-reactive HDPE material does not impart odors, flavors, or contaminants to stored products, ensuring product integrity for sensitive applications in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
Chemical Compatibility
HDPE demonstrates excellent resistance to a broad spectrum of chemicals including acids, bases, alcohols, and many organic solvents. Our technical team can provide compatibility guidance for your specific product chemistry, ensuring safe containment and extended drum life.
Cost-Effective Packaging
Lower material costs, reduced shipping weights, and extended service life combine to deliver exceptional value. Reconditioned plastic drums offer additional savings while maintaining quality performance. Volume pricing makes plastic drums economical for operations of any scale.
Enhanced Safety
Plastic drums eliminate the sharp edges associated with steel containers, reducing the risk of cuts and lacerations during handling. The lighter weight decreases strain injuries, while the impact-resistant material prevents punctures that could lead to spills or worker exposure.
Environmental Sustainability
HDPE is 100% recyclable and can be reprocessed into new products at end of life. Our reconditioning programs extend drum service life through multiple use cycles. Choosing plastic drums supports circular economy principles and demonstrates environmental responsibility.
Product Visibility
Natural (translucent) plastic drums allow visual inspection of fill levels and product condition without opening the container. This feature simplifies inventory management, enables quality checks, and helps identify settling or separation in stored products.
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