Accidents happen; it’s an unfortunate characteristic of the world, but true. Even with ample planning and proper arrangements things can still go wrong. That’s why having a Plan B or a contingency plan is such a common practice, and the same is true when packing and shipping items in a steel drum. There are countless ways things can go wrong, so it is important to know how to handle a situation properly. An important part of any recovery project is a Salvage Drum. These specially designed containers are made to hold leaking, damaged or non-compliant drums without creating further mess while also meeting UN requirements.
When a drum is damaged or leaking, to prevent further problems, it is placed into a specially configured open head Salvage Drum. A Salvage Drum is designed to securely fit a leaking or damaged drum inside; this calls for a wider diameter of the head and also a taller body. The drums come in various sizes, so it should be noted which one will provide the safest containment of the damaged drum. Anything from leaking paint cans to damaged hazardous waste containers may need to be put into a Salvage Drum, so it is important these unique drums are made to withhold a variety of contents. The drums are constructed with high quality carbon steel and meet UN design requirements so that they can be utilized in all situations.
A salvage drum from Skolnik Industries features bright yellow packaging with red or yellow covers that will allow anyone handling the product to easily identify the container as a Salvage Drum. This helps keep individuals who come into contact with the damaged contents informed of a situation that may prove dangerous. Labels are multilingual to help ensure the safe handling of Salvage Drums. Skolnik Industries goes beyond standards to create a thicker, heavier, and stronger drum while also complying with domestic and international regulations. Options for a ¾” vent plug or corrosion resistant epoxy phenolic lining are available in order to offer our customers the best salvage drum for their specific needs. According to international standards Skolnik Industries Salvage Drums have been successful in a variety of tests, including the “T” rating,
Salvage Drums are a unique product that offer security in situations where problems arise. They are necessary when drums are damaged as a way to continue to safely transport a delivery. Skolnik Industries is aware of the dangerous potential of shipping drums, and wants to keep any spills or damages as contained as possible. Safety is the number one concern on the road, and that is why we take the time to carefully test all our drums and offer a strong product customers can feel confident in. Incidents happen, but they shouldn’t cause any unnecessary damage to property or people; being able to contain an unexpected spill or damaged drum can greatly reduce the negative outcomes of an unfortunate situation.
How do you place a standard open top barrel into a salvage barrel without spilling.?
Our barrel lifter sticks out and wedges before the bad barrel is inside the overpack.
Your question is a good one, and easily remedied. Conventional drum hoists do prevent the lowering of a drum from getting to the bottom of a Salvage Drum. However, there are hoists designed to allow for this narrow drop. One that I can recommend is available at this link: http://www.bascousa.com/drum-and-pail-lifters-for-tight-spaces-92.html
I hope this resolves your issue.
Howard