Your Plastic Drum Resource Hub
Welcome to Questar Solutions - your trusted partner for sustainable and reliable plastic drums. Dive into our comprehensive resource page to learn everything you need about plastic drums, from manufacturing methods to applications and benefits.
Overview of Plastic Drum Manufacturing
Plastic drums from Questar are crafted using the most advanced techniques to ensure durability and performance. Our offerings primarily focus on blow molding, the most common methods for creating 14 - 55 gallon drums. Below is a brief overview of each method.
- Blow Molding: Ideal for creating hollow containers, this process involves melting HDPE pellets, coloring, and shaping them with a mold to form sturdy drums. Each drum undergoes rigorous testing for leaks and quality assurance.
- Injection Molding: This method involves melting plastic pellets and injecting them into a mold to create precise shapes, used for a variety of container designs.
- Rotational Molding: Used for creating overpacks and similar products, this technique involves heating plastic powder in a rotating mold to form layers, resulting in robust plastic items.
Advantages of Plastic Drums
Plastic drums offer numerous benefits over traditional materials:
- Cost-Effective Shipping: Lightweight and efficient, these drums reduce shipping costs compared to steel drums.
- Durability and Safety: Resistant to many hazardous materials, plastic drums often eliminate the need for additional liners.
- Versatility: Perfect for food-grade storage and reusable in non-food industries, saving time, money and space.
Design Variations and Options
- Open Head vs. Tight Head Plastic Drums: Choose based on your needs for access or secure sealing. Open head drums feature various closure options, including metal lever locking rings and poly closures, while tight head drums feature seamed ends and no removable lid. Access for tight head drums goes through secure fittings and bungs. Questar's open head and tight head plastic drums are UN rated and DOT certified for hazardous materials and or dangerous goods. You can confirm the rating on our product pages or by reaching out to a Questar representative.
- Nestable vs. Straight Sided Plastic Drums: (aka tapered plastic drum, stackable plastic drum, nesting plastic drum) Nestable plastic drums save space when stored empty, while straight-sided options offer greater stability when stored.
- Color Options: Plastic drums from Questar are available in a standard offering of white, natural, blue, yellow, and black. Other color options are available when discussed with our team.
Questar Standard Plastic Drums
Questar has curated our range of standard plastic drums on our most commonly ordered options. We strive to meet the needs of our customers with standard and custom options, when required. Our options are listed below.Standard Sizes
- 14 Gallons
- 15 Gallons
- 30 Gallons
- 55 Gallons
Applications
Questar plastic drums are perfect for various markets and applications, providing solutions for industries ranging from food to chemical storage. Plastic drums are widely used across various industries for storage and transportation purposes. They are essential in sectors such as:
- Chemical and petrochemical industries, for hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and materials
- Food and beverage industry, particularly with 55 gallon blue plastic drums for liquid food products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agriculture
- Building and construction
- Oil and lubricants
- Waste management
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New vs. Post Consumer Resin Drums (PCR)
- New Drums: Made from virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for uncompromised quality.
- Post Consumer Resin (PCR) Drums: Produced using post-consumer resin.
Using PCR not only lowers carbon footprints and reduces landfill waste but also supports a circular economy by minimizing the need for virgin HDPE material. Collaboration across the supply chain is crucial to building this circular system. Learn More
Explore Questar's Product Solutions
At Questar Solutions, we pride ourselves on being leaders in sustainable packaging solutions. We invite you to explore our extensive range of plastic drums and discover how we can meet your specific needs. For more information, or to view our product options, visit our product catalog or contact our team today.
Whether you're looking to enhance warehouse efficiency or reduce costs, Questar's plastic drum solutions provide the quality and versatility you need. Let us help you find the perfect fit for your requirements.
POLY DRUM 55G OH 2" X 3/4" FIT BLK PCR
Questar EDD255FE | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head w/Fittings Style | Black Color
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2" X 2" FIT NAT NEW
Questar EDD256TN | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Tight Head Style | Natural Color | UN1H1/Y1.9/100 UN Rated
POLY DRUM 14G OH PLN BLU NEST NEW
Questar EDD214F-NEST-BLU | Drum | 14 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH 2" X 2" FIT BLU NEW
Questar EDD255FE-BLU-Y250 | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head w/Fittings Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 30G OH PLN BLU NEW
Questar EDD230F-BLU-Y180 | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 30G TH 2" X 2" FIT NAT NEW
Questar EDD230TN | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Tight Head Style | Natural Color | UN1H1/Y1.8/100 UN Rated
POLY DRUM 15G TH 2" X 3/4" FIT NAT NEW
This 15-gallon natural tight head poly drum has 2” X ¾” fittings. It is UN Rated Y Liquids, and it weighs 9 lbs. and fits 27 drums per pallet.
POLY DRUM 30G OH PLN BLU NEST NEW
Questar EDD230F-NEST-BLU | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH PLN BLU NEST NEW
Questar EDD255F-NEST-BLU | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH 2" X 3/4" FIT BLU NEW
Questar EDD255FE-BLU-Y200 | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head w/Fittings Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 30G OH 2" X 3/4" FIT BLU NEW
Questar EDD230FE-BLU-Y180 | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head w/Fittings Style | Blue Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH BLK NEST POLY RING NEW
Questar EDD255FP-NEST-BLK | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Black Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH PLN BLK NEST NEW
Questar EDD255F-NEST-BLK | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Black Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2" X 2" FIT BLUE NEW
Questar EDD256T-BLU | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Tight Head Style | Blue Color | UN/1H1/Y1.9/100 UN Rated
POLY DRUM 55G OH PLN BLU NEW
Questar EDD255F-BLU-Y250 | Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head, Plain Lid | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 30G OH 2" X 3/4" FIT BLK NEW
Questar EDD230FE-BLK-Y180 | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head w/Fittings Style | Black Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 14G OH PLN YLW NEST NEW
Questar EDD214F-NEST-YLW | Plastic Drums | 14 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head, Plain Lid | Nestable | Yellow
POLY DRUM 55G OH PLN BLU PCR
Questar EDD255F-BLU | Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head, Plain Lid | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 35G OH 2" X 3/4" FIT BLU NEW
Questar EDD235FE-BLU-Y180 | Plastic Drums | 35 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head w/Fittings | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 30G TH 2"X2" FIT BLU NEW
Questar EDD230T-BLU | Plastic Drums | 30 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | New Blue
POLY DRUM 30G OH PLN BLK NEW
Questar EDD230F-BLK-Y180 | Drum | 30 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head Plain Cover | Black Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 35G TH 2"X2" BLU NEW
Questar EDD235T-BLU | Plastic Drums | 35 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 55G OH YLW NEST POLY RING NEW
Questar EDD255FP-NEST-YLW | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Yellow Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G OH PLN YLW NEST NEW
Questar EDD255F-NEST-YLW | Drum | 55 Gallon Capacity | Poly Material | Open Head, Nestable Style | Yellow Color | Lever-Lock Ring Closure
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2"X 2" BAGGED BLU NEW
Questar EDD256T-BLU-BAG | Bagged Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 15G TH 2"X2" NAT NEW DBL HNDL
Questar EDD215TN-DH | Plastic Drums | 15 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Natural | Double Handle
POLY DRUM 30G OH PLN NEST BLK NEW
Questar EDD230FX-NEST-BLK | Plastic Drums | 30 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head, Plain Lid | Nestable | Black
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2"X2" NAT NEW
Questar EDD256TN-EC | Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Natural | Clean Room Bagged Drum
POLY DRUM 9G OH PLN BLU NEW
Questar EDD209F-BLU-X61 | Plastic Drums | 9 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head Plain Lid | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 14G OH PLN BLK NEST NEW
Questar EDD214F-NEST-BLK | Plastic Drums | 14 Gallon | HDPE | Open Head, Plain Lid | Nestable | Black
POLY DRUM 30G OH PLN BLK NEST NEW
EDD230F-NEST-BLK | 30 gallon | Plastic Drum | Metal Lever-Locking Ring | Black | Open Head, Plain Lid | No Fittings | 16 lbs. per EA. | HDPE | 32/PLT | | UN 1H2/Y180/S | Y Solids
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2"X2" NAT NEW
Questar EDD256TX-NAT | Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Natural
POLY DRUM 55G TH 2"X2" BLU NEW
Questar EDD256T2-BLU-SP | Plastic Drums | 55 Gallon | HDPE | Tight Head | Straight Sided | Blue
POLY DRUM 60L OH OTOP X88 BLU NEW
HDPE POLYETHYLENE DRUM 60 LITER OPEN HEAD WITH SIDE HANDLES
BLUE BODY BLACK STANDARD S-320 COVER WITHOUT FITTINGS
FOAMED PU-GASKET AND CLAMPRING FROM STEEL
27 DRUMS/PALLET
UN 1H2/X88/S
