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Metal Drum Faucets


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E

All of these faucets are primarily used on drums, but can also be used on tanks, carboys, and other containers. If your drum has a 2" Buttress or Mauser thread, use drum thread adapters to attach drum faucets with pipe size 2 NPT threads.

Style C—Style C have a locknut with a rubber gasket that allows you to position the spigot in any direction. The locknut also provides a tight seal, even on drums with oversized or damaged threads.

			Inlet			Outlet
	Style	Wetted Parts Material	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Pipe Size	Thread Type	OD	Gender	Lock Type	For Max. Shackle Dia.	Features		Each
Iron Body



		A	Iron, Brass	3/4	NPT	Male	—	—	3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4580T2	000000


		A	Iron, Brass	1 1/2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 1/2"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4580T5	00000
		A	Iron, Brass	2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4580T6	00000
		A	Iron, Brass	3	NPT	Male	—	—	2 3/8"	—	—	—	—	4580T7	000000
		B	Iron, Brass	2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4580T11	00000
		B	Iron, Brass	3	NPT	Male	—	—	2 3/8"	—	—	—	—	4580T12	000000
		B	Iron, Brass	4	NPT	Male	—	—	4"	—	—	—	—	4580T8	000000
		C	Iron, Brass	2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	Swivel Spigot	4580T15	00000


		Aluminum Body



				D	Aluminum, Brass	3/4	NPT	Male	—	—	3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4435T11	00000


				D	Aluminum, Brass	2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 3/4"	—	Padlockable	5/16"	—	4435T15	00000


				Brass Body



						E	Brass, Chrome-Plated Brass, PTFE	3/4	NPT	Male	3/4	NPT	—	Female	Padlockable	9/32"	—	3975T4	00000


						E	Brass, Chrome-Plated Brass, PTFE	1	NPT	Male	1	NPT	—	Female	Padlockable	9/32"	—	3975T5	00000

Drum Faucets with Liquid-Level Gauge

The gauge provides an instant visual check of liquid levels in your drum without interfering with the use of the faucet.

		Inlet
	Wetted Parts Material	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Outlet OD	Max. Temp., ° F	Lock Type	For Max. Shackle Dia.		Each
Brass Body



		Aluminum, Brass, Buna-N, Glass, Zinc-Plated Iron	3/4	NPT	Male	7/8"	225	Padlockable	9/32"	4338T1	0000000

Drum Vents


Style A	Style C	Style D	Style E

Prevent drum failure by using these vents to release pressure and vacuum buildup caused by draining liquids and sudden temperature changes. In case of fire, a flame arrester prevents flashback into the drum.

Style D—Style D has a removable cap so it can be used as a fill opening.

Style E—Style E comes with two carbon filters. The filter traps 99% of vapors.

		Activation
	Style	Pressure Relief	Vacuum Relief	Seal Material	Flame Arrester Material	Pipe Size	Gender	Opening Pressure Range, psi	Certification		Each
For Horizontal Drums







				Brass

				A	Automatic	Manual	Buna-N	Brass	2 NPT	Male	3 to 8	FM Approved	9851T12	000000


				For Vertical Drums







								Brass

								C	Automatic	Automatic	Buna-N	Brass	2 NPT	Male	3 to 8	FM Approved	4458T1	000000


								D	Automatic	Automatic	Buna-N	Brass	2 NPT	Male	3 to 8	FM Approved	3988T15	000000
								E	Automatic	Automatic	Buna-N	Brass	2 NPT	Male	3 to 8	FM Approved	6152T73	000000

Drum Locks

For Open-Head Drums

Locks for open-head drums replace the standard _5/8"-11 bolt on the closing ring and lock with a padlock (not included).

Lock Type	For Closing Ring Type	Material	Thread Size	Lock Included	For Max. Shackle Dia.		Each
Padlockable	Nut and Bolt	Brass	5/8"-11	No	5/16"	1900A42	000000

For Closed-Head Drums

Padlockable

Padlockable—Padlockable locks for closed-head drums replace the plugs on _3/4" and 2" drum openings. Made of brass, they're non-sparking and resist corrosion in wet environments. Slide the bar through the hole in each plug and lock with a padlock (not included).

Lock Type	Material	Seal Material	For Pipe Size	Thread Type	Lock Included	For Max. Shackle Dia.		Each
Padlockable	Brass	Buna-N	3/4, 2	NPT	No	5/16"	1900A43	0000000

Drum Faucets for Viscous Liquids


Style A	Style B

Use these faucets with fluids at least as thick as motor oil.

Style B—Style B can be used with a thread adapter to connect to a drum with a 2” Buttress or Mauser thread.

	Drum Faucets														Drum Faucet Extensions
			Inlet			Outlet
	Style	Wetted Parts Material	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Thread Size	Thread Type	OD	Gender	Lock Type	For Max. Shackle Dia.	Certification		Each		Each
Brass Body



		A	Brass, 304 Stainless Steel, PTFE, Nylon	3/4	NPT	Male	13/16"-27	UNF	—	Female	Padlockable	5/16"	FM Approved	40055T18	000000	9014T12	000000


		B	Brass, 304 Stainless Steel, PTFE	2	NPT	Male	—	—	1 5/8"	—	—	—	FM Approved	9004T1	000000	———	0

Replacement Drum Faucet Gate Blades

		Each
Replacement PTFE Plastic Gate Blade for Style B, 2 1/2" Wd. × 2 3/4" Ht. × 5/32" Thick.	9004T5	000000

Self-Closing Drum Faucets


Style B	Style C	Style D

Push or pull the faucet handle to open; release the handle and the faucet automatically shuts off. These faucets are primarily used on drums, but can also be used on tanks, carboys, and other containers.

Style D—Style D can rotate to position the spout downward without damaging threads.

Flame Arrester—In case of fire, faucets with a flame arrester prevent flashback into the drum.

	Drum Faucets															Drum Faucet Extensions
			Inlet			Outlet
	Style	Wetted Parts Material	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Thread Size	Thread Type	OD	Gender	Lock Type	For Max. Shackle Dia.	Certification	Features		Each		Each
Brass Body



		B	Brass, 304 Stainless Steel, PTFE, Nylon	3/4	NPT	Male	13/16"-27	UNF	—	Female	Padlockable	5/16"	FM Approved	Flame Arrester	9014T11	000000	9014T12	000000


		C	Brass, 302 Stainless Steel, PTFE, Buna-N	3/4	NPT	Male	—	—	3/4"	—	Padlockable	3/8"	UL Listed	—	8988T11	000000	———	0
		D	Brass, 304 Stainless Steel, PTFE	3/4	NPT	Male	13/16"-27	UNF	—	Female	Padlockable	5/16"	FM Approved	Flame Arrester, Adjustment Nut	9014T13	00000	9014T12	00000