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Tapered Open Head Plastic Drum

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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.

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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.

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Specifications

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sustainability is Our Goal

Greif’s network of life cycle service providers across North America and Europe can extend the life of spent packaging and responsibly recycle their component raw materials at the end of their life cycles.

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