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Plastic Drum Terms

Barrel – A unit of volume generally ranging from 31 to 42 gallons, depending upon the standard of the industry in which the barrel is used. For example, in the oil and gas industry, one barrel equals 42 gallons; a barrel of beer, however, equals 31 gallons.
 
Bulk Tanks – Large storage containers, particularly those with capacities greater than 2,000 gallons.
 
Capacity – The amount of space provided inside a container for a specific amount of product.
 
Closure – A mechanism on the opening of a container used to protect container contents and prevent leakage.
 
Cocking – The incorrect application of a closure, which may result in content leakage.
 
Dome – A closure that has a rounded top surface.
 
Gasket – A protective seal made of a thin, soft substance, such as cork, that provides extra protection against container spillage.
 
Hazardous Material – A substance designated by the EPA or OSHA as posing a health threat due to toxic, radioactive, or corrosive properties. The storage, transportation and distribution of such substances is strictly regulated to ensure safety.
 
Hazardous Waste – A material unsuitable for recycling and reuse. Because these substances pose health threats, strict guidelines exist for proper disposal.
 
Impact Resistance – The susceptibility of plastics to break due to shock.
 
Lining – A protective coating applied to drum interiors. Possible coatings include polyethylene (PE), polyester and silicone.
 
Overseal – An extra closure, commonly made of foil or aluminum, that tamper-proofs the primary closure.
 
Reconditioning – Processing a drum for future reuse. Reconditioning may include cleaning and rinsing drum interiors and exteriors, abrasive cleaning and painting.
 
Removal Torque – The torque force required to unscrew a closure from a container, measured in pounds per inch.
 
Spout Cap – A device designed to cover the spout from which the pouring of the elements takes place on the lid or cover of a drum.
 
Seam – The joining point of two edges of a material to create a whole.
 
Tight Head Container – Drum configuration in which the drum lid remains attached to the body of the drum and cannot be removed.