Plastic Drums for Industrial Storage
Everything you need to know about plastic storage drums to optimize your industrial processes
What Are Plastic Storage Drums?
Los plastic drums are high-strength containers made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), designed for the safe storage and transport of liquids and solids in industrial, commercial and food applications.
En Glovesa, with more than 30 years of experience in the plastics industry, we manufacture drums from top-quality, food-grade raw material that undergoes strict quality control before reaching the customer.
Each unit is produced by the blow molding process, ensuring uniform walls and optimal structural strength.
Why choose plastic drums?
- Chemical resistance:Compatible with organic and inorganic acids, alkaline solutions, solvents and flammable products.
- Service life of over 20 years:HDPE does not corrode, does not degrade with moisture and keeps its properties for decades.
- FDA-certified food grade: Free of phthalates and BPA. Suitable for storing drinking water, food and products for human consumption.
- Versatility:Multiple capacities and configurations available
Types of Plastic Drums by application
We manufacture drums in different lid and closure configurations according to the industrial or food use you require.
Screw-Top Drum
Airtight closure with screw lid and gasket. The most versatile model in the line: suitable for olives, drinking water, reactive chemicals and alkaline solutions.
- Capacity: 80L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
Drum with Band and Lock
Reinforced closure with lid, gasket and plastic band with lock. Available in five capacities. Reinforced base for stacking up to 3 units.
- Capacities: 50L to 170L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
Two-Mouth Drum
One large mouth for filling and a small Alcoa-type one for venting. Designed for flammable products, reactive chemicals or any liquid that requires flow control and ventilation.
- Capacity: 60L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
L-Ring Drum
Two mouths with an airtight threaded plug and a reinforced base for rolling during transport. Available with a valve cap for substances that generate gases.
- Capacity: 225L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
Anchovy Drum
Extra-wide mouth for easy loading, inspection and cleaning. The standard of the Peruvian fishing industry for salted-dried products, marine inputs, pulp and pastes.
- Capacity: 230L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
Spider Drum - With Spout
The largest capacity in the line. The With-Spout model includes a tap with a regulating handle to dispense liquids directly without tipping the container.
- Capacities: 280L
- Easy installation
- Space optimization
What are Plastic Drums used for?
From drinking water to industrial chemicals. HDPE is the go-to material for multiple industries.
Bulk Industrial Storage
For operations that require large volumes of liquid, drums of 200 liters or more offer the necessary capacity with the structural strength of HDPE.
Olive and Fishing Industry
Our blue plastic drums are widely used for the storage and transport of olives, salted-dried products, marine inputs and pastes in the Peruvian food industry.
Chemical and Industrial Products
HDPE is highly resistant to organic and inorganic acids,
alkaline solutions,
reagents and solvents.
Oil, Lubricants and Additives
Plastic drums are ideal for storing industrial oil, hydraulic oil, lubricants and additives. Their resistance to grease and the impermeability of HDPE prevent cross-contamination.
Drums for Drinking Water
HDPE plastic drums are the most practical solution for storing and transporting drinking water in homes, construction sites, tanker trucks and hard-to-reach areas. Their BPA-free material ensures the water is not contaminated.
Cleaning and Pharmaceutical Products
FDA certification and the absence of BPA make our drums the preferred choice for storing industrial detergents, disinfectants, pharmaceutical products, foliar fertilizer and adjuvants.
Construction Materials: Polyethylene vs. Other Materials
High-density polyethylene is the preferred material for manufacturing industrial drums thanks to its unique properties:
Material Comparison
| Feature | Polyethylene (PE) | Fiberglass | Steel | Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical resistance | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Very good | ⚠️ Variable | ❌ Limited |
| Weight | ✅ Very lightweight | ✅ Lightweight | ❌ Heavy | ❌ Very heavy |
| Initial cost | ✅ Affordable | ⚠️ Moderate | ❌ High | ❌ High |
| Maintenance | ✅ Minimal | ✅ Low | ❌ High | ⚠️ Moderate |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are plastic drums and what are they used for?
How many liters does a plastic drum hold?
Are plastic drums suitable for storing drinking water?
What is the difference between a screw-top drum and one with a band?
How many drums can be stacked?
Why choose plastic drums over metal barrels?
- Lighter weight: makes manual handling easier and reduces freight costs
- They do not corrode: HDPE is immune to oxidation and to attack by most acids
- Initial cost significantly lower than plastic barrels or higher-quality metal ones
- Local manufacturing in Chorrillos, Lima: shorter delivery times and direct technical support
- Available in multiple capacities: from 50-liter drums hasta 280-liter drums
- Food grade for drinking water drums and human-consumption applications
