Skolnik Revises Company Closure Instructions

Our ongoing improvement of drum ring closing procedure has revealed that torque value is the best criteria to determine full closure. In the past instruction, we indicated that gap-width was the primary criteria. Though all our drums are tested using both gap and torque, we believe that torque can compensate for surface friction, climate variations [...] Read Full Story

As Metal Thickness Increases, The Gauge Decreases… Why?

Though common knowledge, few people know why the thickness of steel diminishes as the gauge increases (ie: 16 gauge steel is thicker than 20 gauge steel). The explanation comes from the early development of a steel gauge measurement system in which the control measurement was based on a 1″ thick steel plate. The 1″ thickness [...] Read Full Story

Wine Harvest Results In High Stainless Drum Demands

With the wine harvest of 2006 in full swing, the demand for our stainless wine drums has reached an all time high at Skolnik. Our stainless drums are designed for winemaking in all stages of development, fermentation and maturation. Stainless steel excels in terms of product integrity, longevity and purity of materials. It‘s these properties [...] Read Full Story