http://www.skolnik.com/blog STEEL DRUM INDUSTRY NEWS, TRENDS AND ISSUES Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:38:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As DOT inspectors continue to visit hazardous material container manufacturers and shippers, part of their inspection often includes a review of the documents on file. Documents pertaining to the UN test certification must be retained. Whether manufacturing a new or reconditioned container, or filling and shipping, the test log and ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/dot-inspectors-target-records-retention/ In our October 2008 blog/Newsletter, we informed our readers that the rates charged for transporting empty (new) steel drums had increased due to reclassification by the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC). As of August 23rd, 2008, drums that were formerly shipped under class ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/nmfcs-new-density-rules-for-empty-drum-shipments/ Skolnik has augmented its wide range of stainless steel wine drums with the launch of our new Top-Fill Wine Drum. Designed specifically for horizontal or vertical storage, these new drums have the traditional Tri-Clover flange centered in the top head of the drum. This new fill location allows wineries increased ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/wine-drums-are-now-available-with-a-top-fill-option/ On September 25th, 2008, representatives from the DOT met for the second time with the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association, RIPA, and other packaging industry associations in order to address the issues relating to the LOGSA testing program at Tobyhanna. Present from PHMSA were Ted Willke, Associate Administrator, Rob Richard, Deputy ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/dot-introduces-new-package-validation-testing-program/ As of August 23rd, 2008, the rates charged for transporting empty (new) steel drums has increased due to reclassification by the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB). Drums that were formerly shipped under class 92.5 may now be shipped under class 150 or higher. The reclassification study has been a work ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/increased-ltl-rates-for-empty-steel-drums-is-now-in-effect/ Per CFR 173.3(c), Salvage Drums have long been used as overpacks for the efficient and effective transport of damaged, defective or leaking containers, irrespective of whether these packagings are discovered before or after having been placed in transportation. In 2005, the DOT expanded the Salvage Drum definition to include non-compliant ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/salvage-drum-definition-clarified-by-dot/ At the request of a customer that ships materials poisonous by inhalation (TIH drums, formerly known as PIH), we have researched and learned that the performance criteria of cap seals on these steel drums needs to be qualified by each shipper, not the cap seal manufacturer. As required in 49CFR ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/shippers-of-tih-poison-inhalation-drums-should-re-qualify-their-cap-seals/ More and more, universities with Viticulture and Enology Programs (the study of winemaking) are introducing the use of Stainless Steel Wine drums into their processing curriculum. As the popularity and use of stainless steel wine drums continues to grow, Enology professors recognize the importance of teaching their students how to ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/higher-education-embraces-skolniks-stainless-steel-wine-drums/ On November 13th, 2008, Skolnik will join other manufactures around the world to celebrate World Quality Day. A chance for quality professionals and organizations to unite around the world and celebrate their achievements, World Quality Day helps to raise the consciousness of how quality approaches can make a tangible ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-joins-in-the-celebration-of-global-quality/ Since the adoption of performance oriented packaging standards (POPS) more than 10 years ago, the US has been the only country to allow manufacturers and reconditioners of UN certified packagings, to self-certify their containers. Taking the requirements from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR49), there is no testing standard or ... http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-hosts-dotun-testing-symposium/