Steel Drums

Technology Description

This technology is a process for manufacturing steel drums that are 30 percent lighter that existing steel drums.

This technology is referred to as a reduced weight steel drum.
The process allows a plastic laminate to be placed between two thin cold-rolled sheets of metal, thus reducing the overall weight of a steel drum.
This process was developed to compete with the expansion of plastic drums being used in various markets.
As the cost of steel and fuel increases, so does the cost of manufacturing a steel drum.
The intended users of this technology are chemical, oil and paint manufacturers that need to safely ship their products.
Incorporation of this technology into existing supply chains can be accomplished with minimal disruption.
Manufacturing and reconditioning/recycling of this steel drum may require a few additional steps to assemble the laminate compared to traditional steel drums.

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