Plastic barrels, made from a high density polyethylene, are available in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Barrels can be open at the top and closed with a lid and lever lock rings. Barrels also can be closed on top with plugs that are known as bungs. Bungs are on top of the barrels and are for filling and emptying the contents. Plastic barrels are used for storing food and water or for storing hazardous and nonhazardous materials. The barrels are available in a wide range of colors, including blue, black, white, purple, red, orange, yellow and green. Does this Spark an idea?
Open-Top Barrels
Open-top plastic barrels are also known as open-head barrels. The barrels are available in several gallon sizes, which are 15, 20, 30, 35 and 55 gallons. The barrels can be purchased with or without bungs.
Closed-Top Barrels
Closed-top plastic barrels are also known as tight-head barrels. The barrels are available in 15, 20, 30, 35 and 55 gallon sizes. Closed top barrels have two bungs, one with a coarse thread and one with a fine thread. Some barrels also can be purchased with handles on top.
Straight or Tapered Sides
Open-top or closed-top plastic barrels are generally straight-sided but can be purchased with tapered sides. Tapered barrels are the open-top style and are available in 15, 30 and 55 gallon sizes with lever lock rings.
Water Barrels
Plastic water barrels are made from a food grade high density polyethylene plastic, or HDPE. The material is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for food products and water storage. Water barrels are available in 15, 30 and 55 gallon sizes, with or without bungs on top. Water barrels can be purchased with a handle.
Rain Barrels
Plastic rain barrels are also known as rain water barrels and are made with FDA-approved material. Rain barrels are available in open or closed tops and come with a downspout diverter. Rain barrels are available in 30, 35 and 55 gallon sizes.
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