In accordance with CFR 173.3, the rated capacity of a Salvage Drum, in kilograms, is the maximum gross weight that the drum can weigh after it has been loaded (the gross weight equaling the weight of the inner damaged container plus the weight of the Salvage Drum itself). At Skolnik, our most popular 85 Gallon [...] Read Full Story
As a package regulated by the US-DOT, Salvage Drums that are reconditioned must be in accordance with CFR 173.28. More specifically, in order to be considered a reconditionable container, an 85 US Gallon Salvage Drum would have to be constructed of all 1.77 mm (0.070″) metal thickness and have been Leakproof tested and marked in [...] Read Full Story
Adopted by all international regulatory agencies governing the transport of dangerous goods, the “T” marking on a Salvage Drum indicates that it has been qualified for the overpacking of damaged, leaking or non-compliant steel, plastic or fiber drums. The same âTâ Salvage Drum may be used for damaged, leaking or non-compliant packages of either liquid [...] Read Full Story