Drums of different quality materials, shapes, sizes and grades are being manufactured today. You must be knowledgeable about their design and purpose in order to select the appropriate drum for the purpose you have in mind. Certain things should be considered before purchasing any drum. You must be assured of its proper handling capacity, storage capacity and also of its ability to dispense materials. Its accuracy in dimensions, durability in finish standards, leakage prevention, corrosion resistance and longevity also must be taken into consideration. If not selected properly, the wrong drum may lead to certain health hazards and reduced operating benefits, as well as opening you up for regulatory penalties or litigation.

Selection of a proper drum for the purpose you have in mind may sound simple, but it is worth your time to do some research and purchase drums from an experienced, well-respected company that specializes in drum manufacturing and can offer guidance as to proper drum selection. There are a number of companies to choose from, and you should seek recommendations from others in your industry as to which drum firms provide the best quality and expert advice on proper drum selection and drum handling practices. Start with an internet search, but also ask for references from your initial set of choices.

Some of the points you should keep in mind while selecting the right drum supplier are:

• Ability to offer customized specifications

• Ability to offer their products at attractive prices

• Ability to offer in variety of sizes, shapes and designs

• Usage of latest technology and techniques to manufacture their products

• Offering specialty packaging

• Providing maximum benefit to the customers – quality vs. cost

Among drums of different material and design that are available today, Steel Drums and Hazmat Drums are most popular. These are of sufficient quality and design to store and preserve a wide spectrum of products and materials, and find applications in various industries. The steel drums are made of high-grade steel and are the best handling containers today. These come in different styles such as open head and closed head styles as per the user’s requirements and store materials very well. The steel drums are generally inert and non-reactive towards any material to be shipped and, therefore, are preferred the most.

Hazardous wastes are very harmful to public health and the environment, and their disposal is highly regulated. These discarded materials are required to be safely collected it in a suitable container. Hazmat drums have proved to be the safest way to store flammable hazardous waste, hazardous materials and dangerous goods. These are made of high-quality material and are designed to meet or exceed regulatory standards for safe storage of hazardous wastes. They are available in various types like epoxy-lined opened head, epoxy-phenol-lined closed head and many more materials and designs. The hazmat drums have numerous advantages such as preventing environmental leakage or venting, and are key to the prevention of many health hazards.