160L Open Head HDPE Drum – Heavy-Duty, Versatile & Safe for Industrial Use The Flowbin South Africa 160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum is a high-strength, industrial-grade container designed for the safe storage, transport, and handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. 160 Litre Plastic Open Head Drum – UN Approved | Food Grade HDPE Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using advanced blow-moulding technology, this drum provides outstanding durability, chemical resistance, impact strength, and long-term performance across multiple industries. The open head (open top) design allows for easy filling, emptying, cleaning, and inspection, while the removable black lid with steel locking ring ensures a secure, leak-proof seal suitable for food, chemicals, construction materials, powders, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. Key Features 160 Litre Capacity – ideal for liquid, powder, paste, and bulk material storage UN Approved – compliant for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial materials Food Grade HDPE – safe for consumables, food ingredients, and water Open Head Design – easy access for filling, emptying, and cleaning Black Lid Steel Locking Ring – secure, tamper-resistant, leak-proof sealing Blow-Moulded Construction – superior durability and impact resistance Easy to Clean, Sanitize & Reuse Chemical & Corrosion Resistant Available in standard blue, with custom colours on request Specifications Feature Details Volume 160 Litres Dimensions 500 × 965 mm Total Weight 7 kg Material Food-Grade HDPE Colour Blue (customisable on request) Lid Type Open head with lid & steel locking ring Certification UN Approved Advantages Open head design allows for quick loading/unloading of liquids, solids, powders, and pastes HDPE construction ensures long service life and suitability for heavy-duty industrial use Corrosion-resistant & chemical-resistant for safe material handling Easy handling using forklifts, drum lifters, and manual drum tools Stackable & pallet-friendly for efficient storage and transport Fully compliant with UN transport regulations for hazardous substances Cost-efficient bulk storage solution, reducing packaging and logistics costs Applications Chemical manufacturing & distribution Pharmaceuticals & medical raw materials Food and beverage processing (oils, ingredients, syrups, powders) Construction & civil works (additives, powders, premixes) Agricultural storage (fertilizers, feeds, water-based products) Waste management & recycling Export shipping across Africa, SADC, islands & international markets
