On September 1st, 2006 the DOT published HM-231, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) focused on changes to packaging requirements. Of the items indicated, one …
Changes Ahead For Rieke Closures
Access to a steel drum is usually through the 2″ and ¾” top head fittings or open head cover fittings. Of the two fitting options, …
Type A – 7A "packagings" Are Not "packages"
Yes, the word ‘packagings’ is correct. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) defines a packaging as “a receptacle or component necessary to perform its containment …
Skolnik Prepares For The Wine Harvest
As the annual season for harvesting grapes approaches quickly, Skolnik is prepared to capture every drop of wine produced with our line of stainless steel …
Only Use Skolnik-specific Closure Instructions
In previous Skolnik Newsletters, we have mentioned the need for drum users to follow the “Skolnik-Specific” Closure Instructions when closing a drum manufactured by Skolnik. …
DOT Confirms Closure Instructions Even For Empties
A recent inquiry to the DOT asked about the proper closure for transport of “empty” UN standard packagings (ie: steel drums, IBC‘s), which contain a …