217 litre metal drum with full opening, UN 1A2/Y217/S approved
217 litre metal drum with full opening, UN 1A2/Y217/S approved
Product Description
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Packaging type (UN code) | 1A2 – Open-top metal barrel |
| Typology | Open top cylindrical barrel with removable lid |
| Nominal capacity | 217 litres (actual capacity 216.9 litres) |
| UN approval | UN 1A2/Y217/S – UN 1A2/Z217/S |
| Tested packing groups | PG II – PG III |
| Transport regulatory compliance | ADR / RID / IMDG / OACI (ICAO) |
| Body material | Steel UNI EN 10130 (Fe P01) |
| Drum weight | 14.00 kg ±5% |
| Maximum external diameter | 610 mm |
| Maximum internal diameter | 571 mm |
| External height | 880 mm ±3 |
| Body thickness | 0.70 mm ±0.08 mm |
| Bottom thickness | 0.80 mm ±0.09 mm |
| Lid thickness | 0.90 mm ±0.09 mm |
| Body assembly | Longitudinal welding |
| Bottom assembly | Triple seaming with sealing mastic |
| Closure | Zinc-plated steel lever ring – mod. TI 0901 |
| Gasket | EPDM-based acid-resistant rubber |
| Interior finishing | Raw |
| External finish | Baked enamel – Blue RAL 5010 |
| Stacking (overlapping test) | 651 kg |
Packaging compliant with UNI EN ISO 15750-1 and European Directive 94/62/CE (Packaging and Packaging Waste).
217 litre 1A2 metal drum – open-head, UN approved for solids
The 217-litre open-top steel drum (1A2) is a UN-approved industrial packaging designed for the transport and storage of solid products, including dangerous goods . It is manufactured in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 15750-1 standard and complies with European packaging standards.
Constructed from UNI EN 10130 (Fe P01) steel , it guarantees high mechanical resistance and structural strength. The body is assembled using longitudinal welding, while the bottom is triple-locked and sealed with mastic to ensure solidity and safety during transport.
The galvanized steel lever ring closure and acid-proof EPDM gasket ensure a reliable seal, suitable for national and international shipments by road, rail, sea or air.
Main features
- 217 litre metal drum with full opening (open top)
- UN approval 1A2/Y217/S and 1A2/Z217/S
- Suitable for Packaging Group II and III
- Steel construction UNI EN 10130
- Zinc-plated lever ring closure mod. TI 0901
- Acid-resistant EPDM gasket
- External finish: RAL 5010 oven-enamelled
- Reinforced structure with ribs and rolling expansions
Regulations and technical references
The drum is certified in compliance with the main international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods in solid state:
- ADR – European Road Transport of Dangerous Goods
- RID – International Rail Transport
- IMDG Code – International Maritime Transport
- ICAO-TI – Air Transport of Dangerous Goods
- UNI EN ISO 15750-1 – Specifications for steel drums
- Directive 94/62/EC – Packaging and Packaging Waste
The marking 1A2/Y217/S and 1A2/Z217/S identifies:
- 1A2 – Full-opening steel barrel
- Y / Z – Suitable for PG II and PG III respectively
- 217 – Maximum permitted gross weight (kg)
- S – Solid state content
Approval tests
| Parameter | PG II | PG III |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum gross weight | 217 kg | 217 kg |
| Drop test | 1.2 m | 1.2 m |
| Overlap test | 651 kg | 651 kg |
Sectors of application
The 217 litre 1A2 metal drum is particularly suitable for:
- Chemical and petrochemical industry
- Management of solid industrial waste
- Powder paints and pigments sector
- Pharmaceutical industry and solid raw materials
- International dangerous goods logistics
Ideal solution for companies requiring UN-approved metal packaging that is robust and compliant with European and international regulations .
