Why Wooden Pallets Can Rust Your Steel Drums in Transit
by Holly Sunderman on May 19, 2026
If your 55-gallon steel drums are arriving with rust, the drum itself usually isn’t the culprit. In most cases, the problem starts with the pallet underneath it. Wooden pallets carry significantly more moisture than they appear to, and once a trailer is sealed and rolling, that moistu …
Preparing for Harvest Season: Ensuring Reliable Steel Drum Supply During Peak Demand
by Holly Sunderman on May 05, 2026
For many industries, harvest season is a stress test for the entire supply chain. Agricultural chemicals, food ingredients, coatings, and industrial products all see meaningful volume increases within a compressed timeframe. Packaging, especially steel drums, becomes a critical depend …
Open Head vs. Tight Head: Choosing the Right Steel Drum
by Holly Sunderman on Mar 03, 2026
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 …
Why Steel Drums Deliver Reliable Performance in Cold Weather
by Dave Lorz on Jan 27, 2026
For manufacturers shipping chemicals, lubricants, food ingredients, and other sensitive materials, winter creates real operational challenges. Cold temperatures introduce variability across storage, handling, and transportation, increasing the consequences of packaging failure. For ma …
Steel Drum Packaging for Hazardous Material: How NCC Prioritizes Safety
by Dave Lorz on Dec 08, 2025
When it comes to hazardous materials, there’s no room for compromise. Whether you're handling flammable liquids, corrosive chemicals, or toxic substances, the integrity of your packaging isn’t just about logistics; it's about safety, compliance, and protecting people and the environme …