Available GLOBALly
GP-55/A-Drum
Outperforms the Heavyweights, Easier to Handle and Less Costly to Ship
Greif’s GP family’s ultimate tight head drums are ideal for shipping a wide range of regulated and non-regulated liquid products. These blow-molded poly drums are an excellent option for industrial applications in many production areas. They are made from high-density polyethylene of an exceptionally high molecular weight. GP drums are solid and rigid.
Additional Features/Options:
- Blow-molded into a single piece of high-density polyethylene
- A special high-molecular-weight formulation
- Solid and rigid
- Lighter than steel drums
- Won't rust or peel
- Cut shipping cost
- Easy lifting due to extra large compression-molded ring
- Multiple tops, handles, bottoms, and label features
- Different colors are available
- Can be reconditioned
Filling Focused
Designed to fit standard filling requirements and available in 30, 32, and 55-gallon sizes.
Proven Reliability
Ask about the GP-55 / A-Drum's lengthy track record and years of service as a safe and dependable packaging solution.
Ease of Use
Integrally molded chime ring enables easy handling with most conventional handling equipment.
The widest range of specifications
Global Common Sizes
Available in 30 gallon, 32 gallon, and 55 gallon sizes with a drainable top. In metric, the available sizes are 113 liters, 120 liters, and 210 liters.
Design Features
- Integrally molded chime
- Closures and Vents
- Fully protected bung and label area
The most popular size for plastic drums is the 55-gallon drum, also known as a 208-liter drum. This standard size is also the most versatile, suitable for various applications, from transporting and storing liquids, powders, and more.
Additionally, the 55-gallon plastic drum is a standard size used by many industries, making it easy to fit into the automation and operations of most businesses. Furthermore, the 55-gallon drum is a manageable size for most people to handle, transport, and store.
PLASTIC DRUM CIRCULARITY
Learn how the circle of life for plastic drums doesn’t necessarily end once they are delivered to our customers. Whether reclaimed as regrind for future products, or reconditioned for new use, the many lives of a plastic drum make up a circularity success story.
Handling
Ease of Handling
Fully compliant with UN/DOT, UFC, NMFC, USDA, FDA and other corresponding regulations
Sustainable
Reuse
The Greif GP-55/A-Drum provides long-lasting value. Cleaning the drum (depending on the product stored inside) enables users to repeatedly rely on the same drums rather than continuously purchasing new ones.
Blog
August 8, 2018
Greif Donates to a Sustainable Cause
Greif recently donated 200 new 55 gallon plastic drums to the National Estuary Program.
Markets We Serve
From the products that keep us moving to the ones that make us beautiful, Greif is proud to serve the unique needs of a wide range of global industries.
Commodity Chemicals
Packaging must protect product purity, comply with regulations, and support safety. We have the right technology, capabilities, and people to meet all specialty chemical industry requirements.
Health & Beauty
We are a reliable partner to those who supply the wellness, fragrance, food and beverage, and home and personal care markets with the materials to enhance their products.
Lubricants & Petrochemicals
Greif has the right technology, capabilities, and people to meet all of appropriate technical and regulatory requirements of the lubricant industry.
Agriculture
At Greif, we have decades of experience designing and producing packaging that protects food from contamination sources and is compliant with strict food safety regulations.
Specialty Chemicals
Greif understands your requirements and can offer solutions that minimize risk of contamination during storage and transportation of your product in our packaging solutions.
Food & Beverages
At Greif we have decades of experience designing and producing packaging that protects food from contamination sources and is compliant with strict food safety regulations.
Sustainability is Our Goal
The popularity of plastic drums
Plastic drums are a popular packaging choice for several reasons. Drums made from plastic are lighter and easier to handle than their steel counterparts, making them ideal for transport and storage.
In most cases, plastic drums do not sacrifice the durability of other materials and can withstand harsh weather conditions, making them suitable for outdoor storage (in the appropriate circumstances).
Depending on the composition and chemical properties of what’s being stored in the plastic drum, they meet the needs of many materials without breaching through chemical wear. Of course, your specific needs may vary, and our expert team is here to answer your questions and meet your specific requirements.
Plastic drums have become more cost-effective with reuse and more desirable with advancements in Post Consumer Resin (PCR) technologies.
- Plastic drums are resistant to corrosion and rust
- Plastic drums are less expensive than many other materials, making them a more cost-effective option
- Plastic drums are compatible with various chemicals and hazardous materials, making them ideal for storing and transporting such materials. Plastic drums are easier to clean and maintain than other materials
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