A mid-sized, sturdy container, the 55 gallon barrel or drum is far and away the most common size industrial container. This industrial workhorse can be …
carbon steel
Know your Linings
Carbon steel and stainless steel each possess properties that make them perfect containers for specific materials without any modification. But, for some materials, especially in …
The Goldilocks of Containers: The 55 Gallon Drum
At Skolnik, we love engineering and manufacturing custom barrels for our clients, but while there is no one-size-fits-all container, there is a fan favorite. The …
Calling All Customizations
The standard size, gauge and closure options for steel drum containers exist to fill a wide range of containment needs for a wide range of …
Stainless Steel: A Brief History
By definition, stainless steel is a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content by mass. It is stainless steel’s chromium content that differentiates …
The Popular Kid: A 55 Gallon Steel Drum
When I tell people about Skolnik and that we produce steel drums, their minds probably drift off to a Caribbean island. However, once I clarify …