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Open Head vs. Tight Head: Choosing the Right Steel Drum

by Holly Sunderman on Mar 03, 2026

Rows of blue tight head steel drums with sealed bung openings staged inside a manufacturing facility

When sourcing steel packaging for chemicals, lubricants, coatings, or food ingredients, selecting the right drum can impact product performance, safety, compliance, and long-term reliability. At North Coast Container (NCC), the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North …

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Topic: Steel Drums Open Head Steel Drums Tight Head Drums

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