Steel Drum Product Line: Industrial Packaging Solutions Built for Performance

A Complete Steel Drum Product Line, Built to Meet Real-World Demands

Choosing the right steel drum is about more than size. Configuration, compliance requirements, transportation needs, and product compatibility all matter. As a leading steel drum manufacturer, North Coast Container (NCC) offers a comprehensive range of steel drums designed to support safe, efficient, and compliant industrial packaging.

This page outlines our full product line so you can understand what is available, how different drum types are used, and how to select the right solution for your operation.

Why North Coast Container Steel Drums?

North Coast Container (NCC) builds steel drums with disciplined manufacturing and a focus on continuous improvement, but what customers notice most is how easy we are to work with.

Our team members are trained to understand how steel drums are actually used, not just how they are made. That means clearer guidance, better communication, and fewer surprises from order to delivery, backed by nationwide manufacturing capabilities.

Customers rely on NCC for:
Consistent quality and dependable supply
Consistent quality and dependable supply
Nationwide manufacturing with built-in redundancy
Nationwide manufacturing with built-in redundancy
Straightforward guidance on specifications and compliance
Straightforward guidance on specifications and compliance
Industrial packaging solutions that perform in real operating environments
Industrial packaging solutions that perform in real operating environments

Standard Steel Drums: Openhead and Tighthead

Our standard steel drums are available in openhead drum and tighthead drum configurations to support a wide range of solid and liquid products.

Available options include:

  • Capacities from 10 to 85 gallons, including the industry-standard 55 gallon steel drum
  • Lined or unlined interiors
  • UN Rated and DOT 7A Type A options
  • FDA-compliant, Kosher, and Halal configurations
  • Standard ISDI color options and custom colors upon request
  • Conventional, corrugated, or “W” rolling hoop configurations
openhead drums

7A Type A Steel Drums

Our 7A Type A drums are tested to DOT 7A Type A, IP-1, IP-2, and IP-3 regulations and are intended for shipping and storage of permissible radioactive materials.

Key features:

  • Carbon steel construction
  • Available in 10, 16, 30, 55, and 85 gallon capacities
  • UN Performance Rated
  • DOT-compliant
type 7a drum

ISO Export Steel Drums

ISO export steel drums are engineered to optimize international shipping efficiency.

Designed to:

  • Fit four abreast in overseas shipping containers
  • Reduce freight costs by up to 11 percent
  • Improve vacuum and pressure performance
  • Meet ANSI MH2a standards
  • Enhance transport safety with “W” swedge configuration

Available as openhead or tighthead drums.

ISO Export Drums

Salvage and Overpack Steel Drums

Salvage and overpack drums provide secondary containment for damaged or leaking containers during transport.

Applications include:

  • Emergency response
  • Regulatory compliance during shipment
  • Additional protection for hazardous materials 

Key features:

  • UN performance rated
  • High stacking strength
  • Fire protection
  • High-visibility color options
salvage and overpack drums

Knock Down Steel Drums

Knock down steel drums are designed for operations that require efficient storage and on-site assembly.

Benefits include:

  • Welded bodies, bottoms, and covers supplied for assembly
  • Openhead and tighthead configurations
  • Over 60 shells nested on a single pallet
  • 55 gallon capacity
knockdown steel drums

Corrugated Steel Drums

Corrugated steel drums provide enhanced durability against shock and compression.

Ideal for:

  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Food products
  • Demanding handling environments

Available in openhead and tighthead configurations with lined or unlined interiors.

corrugated steel drum

Steel Agitator Drums

Agitator drums are designed for applications where contents must be mixed or stirred while in the drum, such as paints or coatings.

Features include:

  • Lined or unlined openhead drums
  • Single or double blade agitators
  • Multiple cover fitting options
  • UN Rated configurations available
agitator drum

Choosing the Right Steel Drum

Not sure which steel drum is the best fit? As the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America, our team members are happy to talk through your application and help.

Talk With Our Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of steel drums does North Coast Container manufacture?

NCC manufactures standard steel drums, ISO export drums, salvage and overpack drums, knock down drums, corrugated drums, and agitator steel drums.

Do you offer both openhead and tighthead drums?

Yes. Many drum styles are available in both openhead and tighthead configurations.

Are NCC steel drums UN Rated?

Yes. Many configurations are UN Performance Rated and DOT-compliant, depending on application.

Can steel drums be customized?

Yes. Interior linings, colors, fittings, and other specifications can be customized based on customer requirements.

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