Available Globally
Tapered Open Head Plastic Drum
Space saver. Designed for stacking and nesting.
A tapered open head plastic drum features its distinctive shape primarily for reasons related to efficiency in storage, transportation, and handling. The tapering allows the drums to be nested when empty, which significantly reduces the amount of space required for storage and transport. This design feature is particularly valuable in logistics and supply chain management, where space efficiency translates directly into cost savings and operational efficiency.
Additional Features/Options:
- Available in 12-55 gallon sizes (45-210 liters)
- Space-saving nestable design
- Reusable
Space-Saver
Nestability of the Tapered Head Open Head Drum means empty drums take up less valuable space.
Lock it Down
The Tapered Head Open Head Drum is equipped with lock bands designed to secure the drum cover safely.
Sustainability
Tapered Head Open Head Drum can be cleaned, reconditioned, and reused several times, delivering a lower total system cost associated with packaging.
Tapered Open Head Plastic Drum
Specifications
The widest range of specifications
Available in 12-55 gallon sizes or 45-210 liters
PLASTIC DRUM CIRCULARITY
Learn how the circle of life for plastic drums like the tapered open head 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.
Material Handling
Ease of Handling
The tapered shape can make the drums easier to handle and maneuver. The molded hand holds can be easier to grip and lift, enhancing safety and efficiency during manual handling.
Packaging logistics
Economical Transportation
The tapered open head plastic drum is designed to offer practical advantages in storage, transportation, and handling, making it a preferred choice in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Speed
We are speeding up the ordering process
A new and improved digital ordering platform is going live at Greif plants throughout North America. What that means for you is a simpler, more efficient way to do business with Greif.
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.
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.
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
What is it like to order plastic drums from Greif?
For starters, we work together. Greif and the colleagues who make the company stand out as leaders in plastic packaging containers work with every customer to deliver the best solution for their needs. A collaborative process finds the best outcomes for you and, of course, your customers and end-users.
Did you know that Greif established an updated mission statement to be the best-performing customer service company in the world? What that means for you is whether you are selecting the tapered head plastic drum in the size you need for your business, or looking for anything else in the Greif catalog, it is the duty of all of us to make sure your needs are met and your expectations are exceeded. It’s the Greif way.
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