What are fiber drums?
Fibre drums are a popular, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solution. The shell of a fibre drum usually consists of kraftliner and a base and lid made of galvanized, recyclable sheet metal or other materials, for example. The drums, which are available in various sizes and can also be made to order, are used for a wide range of bulk goods in both the consumer and industrial sectors.
Areas of application for fiber drums
In the consumer sector, many people are familiar with drums from unpackaged food stores for packaging loose foods such as flour, rice or pasta in an environmentally friendly and plastic-free way. Fiber drum solutions are also established in the industry for packaging powder, granules and semi-liquid products in particular. Fibre drums are primarily used in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors to fill a wide variety of substances.
What types of fiber drums are there?
Various versions of fiber dums are available on the market, tailored to the intended use and sustainability requirements. In addition, a wide range of sizes and capacities can be realized. Drums for the transportation of hazardous goods, with a vapour and/or aroma barrier or completely without a barrier layer are also available. The base and lid can be made of sheet metal or cardboard and wood.
Environmental aspects of fiber drums
Due to their properties and the materials used, fiber drums are considered a sustainable packaging solution. The kraftliner paper and cardboard used for the casing ideally come from PEFC-certified forests. The bases and lids can be made of recyclable sheet metal, but there are also completely metal-free versions with bases and lids made of cardboard and/or wood. Cardboard drums are therefore an environmentally friendly alternative to containers made of plastic or sheet steel.
The features of Fibre Drums at a glance:
- UN and DOT approval
- Available with moisture barrier
- Environmentally friendly
- Light
- Emptyable
- Stackable
- Sealable
Product protection: an important aspect at Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik
Fiber drums are an indispensable part of Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik’s daily processes and are used for the transportation and storage of chemical and pharmaceutical products, among other things. The robust and stable drums made of fiber materials offer excellent protection against moisture, dust and other environmental influences. They are also easy to handle and can be easily stacked, which saves space and facilitates transportation.
We fill bulk and flowable goods into these special containers, particularly in the contract filling department.
We can also offer our customers a wide range of other packaging solutions such as big bags, octabins, drums, sacks, cardboard boxes, buckets, cans or special containers – in other words, containers that are all suitable for bulk goods and powders.
