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STEEL DRUMS AND BARRELS MANUFACTURING

(800 NUMBERS PER DAY)
[EIRI/EDPR/4644] J.C.: 2861XL

Steel drums are some of the most versatile and robust containers in popular
usage throughout many industrial and commercial sectors. They can be found in
warehouses and transport depots across the world, stocking all manner of
industrial goods from foodstuffs to hazardous chemicals.
Steel drums are hard wearing, cost effective, reusable, and long lasting. They are
perfectly suited to fulfil a wide range of industrial storage and transportation
needs. However, there are several varieties of steel drums on the market, so in this
article our experts at ITP Packaging provide a detailed breakdown and guide to
steel drums.
Steel drums are cylindrical barrels designed to hold large quantities of industrial
liquids or semi-liquids, such as oils, chemicals, or foodstuffs. The traditional steel
drum is constructed from either carbon steel or stainless steel and is generally
produced with a storage capacity of 210 litres.
There are two main types of steel drum: open-head and tight head. Both can be
fitted with a range of nozzles and accessories to increase their range of use, and to
make emptying and filling more efficient.
The drums (also called barrels in common usage) are steel cylindrical containers
for storing and shipping bulk cargo. The Grade B drums are made from cold rolled
sheets of mild steel. The Grade B drums are commonly used for storage and
transportation of lubricating oils and other non- hazardous chemicals. Type 1
drums are double seamed and have 1.25 mm sheet thickness.

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 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 9
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: 10
STEEL THICKNESS: 11
OPEN OR CLOSED HEAD: 11
BUNG THREADING: 12
USES AND APPLICATION 13
BENEFITS OF STEEL DRUMS 14
TYPE, SIZES AND ACCESSORIES OF STEEL DRUMS 15
DIFFERENT TYPES OF STEEL DRUMS 15
DIFFERENT SIZES OF STEEL DRUMS 15
INTERNAL DIMENSIONS 15
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 15
OPEN-HEAD VS TIGHT-HEAD STEEL DRUMS 16
OPEN-HEAD STEEL DRUMS 16
TIGHT-HEAD STEEL DRUMS 16
ACCESSORIES FOR STEEL DRUMS 17
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION 18
STEEL DRUMS MARKET IN INDIA 20
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM INDIA STEEL DRUM & IBC PACKAGING MARKET 21
POSITIVE GROWTH IN INDIAN EXPORTS WILL AID THE IBC MARKET
TO CHERISH: 22
GLOBAL MARKET OF STEEL DRUMS 23
KEY PROGRESS 24
HIGHLIGHTS 26
RESTRAINTS 26
OPPORTUNITIES 26
CHALLENGES 27
SEGMENTATION 27
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS 29
SOME COMPETITIVE PLAYERS 30
THE GLOBAL STEEL DRUM MARKET IS DOMINATED BY PLAYERS SUCH AS: 30
THE GLOBAL STEEL DRUM MARKET IS SEGMENTED AS FOLLOWS: 31
BY MATERIAL TYPE 31
BY GALLON CAPACITY 31
BY END-USER 31
BY REGION 32

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PRESENT MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF M.S. DRUMS AND BARRELS 33
MANUFACTURE OF STEEL DRUMS 35
STEEL DRUM MANUFACTURING PROCESS 35
1. FORMING 35
2. WELDING 35
3. COATING AND PAINTING 36
PROCESS FLOW SHEET FOR BODY PRODUCTION 37
PROCESS FLOW SHEET FOR TOP AND BOTTOM PRODUCTION 38
PROCESS FLOW SHEET FOR ASSEMBLING OF BODY WITH TOP & BOTTOM 39
MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN DETAILS 40
PRINCIPLE OF METAL BARREL PRODUCTION 40
(1) THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF THE DRUMS MACHINING 40
THE BASIC PROCESSING METHODS: 40
(2) STEEL DRUM MATERIAL LEVEL IN PROCESS PRINCIPLE 41
(3) THE PROCESS OF STEEL PLATE SHEAR PRINCIPLE 42
(4) THE BARRELS ARE ROLLING PROCESS PRINCIPLE 43
(5) BARRELS WELDING PROCESS PRINCIPLE 44
(6) BARRELS FLANGING PROCESS PRINCIPLE 44
(7) CORRUGATED ROLL FORMING PRINCIPLE OF RING BARS 45
(8) BARRELS BULGING PRINCIPLE 45
RAW MATERIALS/COMPONENTS 46
PROCESS 47
1. MATERIAL PREPARATION: 47
2. STEEL BARREL BODY FORMING: 47
SEAM WELDING 48
THE ELECTRODE PRESSURE 50
WELDING TIME AND REST TIME 50
WELDING SPEED 50
BODY WELDING PARAMETERS 52
3. DRUM BOTTOM AND DRUM LIDS PRODUCTION: 52
4. DRUM SEALING 52
5. COATING AND PAINTING 53
6. TESTING 54
(A) LEAKAGE TEST 54
(B) DROP TEST 55
(C) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST 55
QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM 56
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT AND MACHINERY 57

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CHINA PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR M.S BARREL AND DRUM 60
DRUM MAKING MACHINES AND THE RELATIVE SPECIFICATIONS: 60
1. LOADING MACHINE 60
2. FLATTENING MACHINE 61
3. SHEARING MACHINE 62
4. ROLL FORMING MACHINE 63
5. RING WELDING MACHINE 64
6. RIB FORMING MACHINE 65
7. HOOP ROLLING FORMING MACHINE 66
PLANT LAYOUT 67
COMPLETE PLANT AND MACHINERY SUPPLIERS 68
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY 71
SUPPLIERS OF POWER PRESS 71
SUPPLIERS OF SHEARING MACHINE 72
SUPPLIERS OF ROLLING MACHINE 73
SUPPLIERS OF BENDING MACHINE 74
SUPPLIERS OF MECHANICAL PRESS 75
SUPPLIERS OF UNCOILING MACHINE 76
SUPPLIERS OF SHEET LAVELING MACHINE 77
SUPPLIERS OF PUNCHING PRESS 78
SUPPLIERS OF SEAM WELDING MACHINE 79
SUPPLIERS OF SPOT WELDING MACHINE 82
SUPPLIERS OF LEAK TESTING MACHINE 83
SUPPLIERS OF SCREEN PRINTING MACHINES 84
SUPPLIERS OF DG SETS 85
SUPPLIERS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS 87
SUPPLIERS OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS 89
SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSURE 90
SUPPLIERS OF PLATEFARM WEIGHING MACHINE 91
SUPPLIERS OF POWDER COATING MACHINE 92
SUPPLIERS OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS 94
SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 95
ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS 96
SUPPLIERS OF M.S. SHEET 97
SUPPLIERS OF CRCA SHEET 98
SUPPLIERS OF PICKLING ACIDS 100
SUPPLIERS OF WELDING ELECTRODE 102
SUPPLIERS OF POWDER COATING MATERIALS 103

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APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS A-1
02. LAND & BUILDING A-2
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY A-3
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS A-4
05. FIXED CAPITAL A-5
06. RAW MATERIAL A-6
07. SALARY AND WAGES A-7
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS A-8
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL A-9
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT A-10
11. COST OF PRODUCTION A-11
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM A-12
13. BREAK EVEN POINT A-13
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE A-14
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS A-15
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS A-16
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS A-17
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS) A-18

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity 800 Nos/Day

Land & Building (4000 sq.mt.) Rs. 3.15 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 2.73 Cr
Working Capital for 1 Month Rs. 3.54 Cr
Total Capital Investment Rs. 9.66 Cr
Rate of Return 36%
Break Even Point 52%

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