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50 gal.

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	Material Material

Plastic

Stainless Steel

Fiber

	Appearance Appearance

Dull

Polished

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Height Height

	Lid Material Lid Material

Steel

Plastic

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Graduated Graduated

	Lid Type Lid Type

Tight Fitting

Loose Fitting

	Shape Shape

Round

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 150° F

Not Rated

	Number of Top Openings Number of Top Openings

	With Handle With Handle

Yes

	Color Color

	White
	Beige

	Bottom ID Bottom ID

21 1/2"

22"

	Weight Capacity Weight Capacity

400 to 499 lbs.

	Drum Style Drum Style

Open Head

	Drain Connection Type Drain Connection Type

Threaded

Sanitary Quick-Clamp

	Closing Ring Material Closing Ring Material

Steel

	Closing Ring Type Closing Ring Type

Leverlock

	Space Saving Features Space Saving Features

Stackable

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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Food Industry Stainless Steel Drums

In addition to being corrosion resistant, these drums have smooth, welded seams to prevent food and chemicals from collecting in crevices.

Drums with a reinforced top rim are strengthened with a rod.

Open Head with Handles—Reinforced Top Rim

Drums								Loose-Fitting Lids		Tight-Fitting Lids with Leverlock Closing Ring
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Gauge	Weight Capacity, lbs.		Each		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
50	23 1/4"	30"	22"	16	425	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Fiber Drums

Store dry materials in these lightweight drums.

Round with Leverlock Closing Ring and Steel Lid with No Openings

Fiber
Capacity, gal.	Weight Capacity, lbs.	Dia.	Ht.	Bottom ID	Color	Rim Material	Closing Ring Material	Max. Temp.	Space Saving Features		Each
50	400	22"	31"	21 1/2"	Beige	Galvanized Steel	Steel	Not Rated	Stackable	000000	000000

Rectangular Plastic Batch Cans

These batch cans come with loose fitting dust covers to protect contents from dust and debris.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				Bottom Inside
Capacity, gal.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Thick.	Color	Clarity	Lid Type	Max. Temp., °F	Features		Each
Polyethylene Plastic
50	40 1/4"	22 1/4"	19 1/2"	36 1/4"	18 1/4"	1/4"	White	Semi-Clear	Loose Fitting	120°	Seamless	00000000	0000000

Stainless Steel Easy-Drain Tanks

The bottom of these tanks is sloped to ensure easy and complete drainage.

For tanks with sanitary quick-clamp, see High-Polish Metal Quick-Clamp Sanitary Tube Fittings for compatible fittings.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Threaded Drain Connection

Tanks
					Drain						Unhinged Lids		Hinged Lids
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Gauge	Appearance	Pipe Size	Gender	Leg Dia.	Bottom Slope Angle		Each		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
50	22 3/4"	45"	16	Dull	1 NPT	Female	2"	10°	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Sanitary Quick-Clamp Drain Connection

Tanks
					Drain						Unhinged Lids		Hinged Lids
Capacity, gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Gauge	Appearance	For Tube OD	Fitting Flange OD	Leg Dia.	Bottom Slope Angle		Each		Each		Each
304 Stainless Steel
50	22 3/4"	45"	16	Polished	1"	2"	2"	10°	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Plastic Tanks

Vertical

These tanks are UV resistant for long-term outdoor service.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Vertical

Polyethylene Plastic
Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Thick.	Fill Opening Dia.	Color	Clarity	Max. Temp., °F	Includes		Each
50	23"	38 1/2"	3/16"	7"	White	Semi-Clear	100°	Vented Fill Cap	0000000	0000000

Replacement Fill Cap for 7" Fill Opening Dia.

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