For many years, during DOT audits, customers are often asked to provide technical information regarding the prevention of the closure plug Back-Off. By definition, Back-Off …
Stainless Steel does not Rust…Wrong!
Stainless steel is a ubiquitous material with a wide variety of applications—from use in medical devices, to automotive parts, to jewelry and cooking utensils. Much …
Is Falconer the Coolest Wine Industry Profession Out There?
I’ll come right out and say it: Of the many wine industry professions one could pursue, falconer is arguably the coolest. The name alone seems …
Process Drums & Liners: Maintaining Safe, Strong and Sterile Containers
At Skolnik, we manufacture many configurations of our steel drums for a variety of different uses and industries. Our straight-sided, seamless stainless steel drums are …
What to do when the DOT Inspector Arrives at Your Door!
Before an inspection, all companies should establish procedures for dealing with visits by a regulatory inspector. These procedures should address a policy on taking pictures …
Can you Interpret the Marking on the Bottom of your Drum?
Every UN certified drum has a “birthmark” but few shippers know the meaning of these markings. In accordance with UN recommendations, certified markings indicate the …