When buying a UN certified drum, the design of the drum and its components (hering, gasket, bolt, nut, plugs) is defined by the test samples. …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
DOT/UN
Super-light Gauge Drums Cost Less — But Increase Risk
A super-light gauge drum (0.6–0.8 mm) can weigh about half that of a typical Skolnik drum. Skolnik is the largest user of 16 gauge (1.5 …
DOT Pipeline Imposing Penalties For Lack Of Training
The new Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA, formerlyRSPA) gives notice to regulated industries of hazardous materials, of civil penalties forviolations of the Hazardous …
24-hour Delayed Drop Test Is Abandoned By Coe
Drop testing protocol for performance standards does not specify a time at which the test is to be performed after fabrication. A recent proposal had …
Markings On DOT Containers Must Be In Proper Sequence
Though inconsequential to the test performance of a package, DOT markings are critical for package identification and regulation. For the most part, US packaging manufacturers …
UN Certification Documents Must Be Kept Current
If you are purchasing a UN certified package, it is necessary to retain Testing Certificates that are company specific, product specific and current. Outdated and …
