Bitumen Drum Packing and Specifications

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Overview

Standard Procedure for Bitumen Drum Packing

The term “bitumen drum packing” describes the storing and packing of bitumen, a black, viscous material that is used for waterproofing, roofing, and road building. To make handling and shipping easier, bitumen is usually stored and transported in drums. This is the standard procedure for packing bitumen drums:

Bitumen, a black viscous material which is used for waterproofing, roofing, and road building can be stored in drum packing. Bitumen drum packing involves storing and packing of bitumen.

Steel Drum Packing for Bitumen Transport

Steel drums are typically used to package bitumen. These drums are made especially to handle the extreme heat and properties of bitumen.

Bitumen needs to be heated to make it more fluid for packing because it is frequently transported and kept in a semi-solid form. To get the required temperature for filling the drums, this can be accomplished with the use of specialized heating equipment.

Drum classification

In terms of height, drums can be categorized as long new steel drums, short new steel drums, short new steel drums with big lids, and long new steel drums 200 kg.More than 80% of customers choose long new steel drums.These steel drums vary in terms of net weight capacity, height and thickness.In accordance with the standards, 0.6 mm is the most common thickness for human bodies. Each of these drums has its own specifications that are important to know before purchasing bitumen.

Long new steel drum
Short new steel drum
Short new steel drum- Big lid
Long new steel drum 200 kg

Long new steel drum’s capacity is 180 kg (±2.5 kg) of bitumen. 110 long new steel drums can fill a 20 foot container and eventually the cargo weighs about 20 tons (±5 %).The specification of this popular type of drums is as below:

Specification	Known as the normal drum 180 kg
Material	New Cold Rolled Steel
Height (mm)	980
Diameter (mm)	500
Body thickness (mm)	6
Top/Base thickness (mm)	6
Net weight (kg) ± 2.5	182
Gross weight (kg) ±2.5	192
Empty drum weight(kg) ±1	9.5
Lid (a removable cover on the top of a drum)	11
Color	Black
Advantages	sufficiently leak proof when filled with hot bitumen

The capacity of a short new steel drum is 150 kg (±2.5 kg) of bitumen, which is most popular in Asian countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia. A 20 foot container can be filled with 110 short new steel drums that weigh 16.5 tons (±5%). Short drums are more expensive than long drums.

Specification	Known as the normal drum 150 kg
Material	New Cold Rolled Steel
Height (mm)	860
Diameter (mm)	500
Body thickness (mm)	6
Top/Base thickness (mm)	6
Net weight (kg) ± 2.5	150
Gross weight (kg) ±2.5	158
Empty drum weight(kg) ±1	8.5
Lid (a removable cover on the top of a drum)	11
Color	Black
Advantages	This kind of drums are leak proof when filled with hot bitumen

A short new steel drum with a big lid is the same as a short new steel drum with the exception of the lid and the capacity of 150 kg (± 2.5 kg). This kind of drum is very popular in some parts of India and Nepal.

Specification	Known as the normal drum 156 kg
Material	New Cold Rolled Steel
Height (mm)	890
Diameter (mm)	500
Body thickness (mm)	6
Top/Base thickness (mm)	6
Net weight (kg) ± 2.5	156
Gross weight (kg) ±2.5	164
Empty drum weight(kg) ±1	8.5
Lid (a removable cover on the top of a drum)	17
Color	Black
Advantages	It has high resistance to leakage

The 200 kg long steel drum with high quality is the most popular and most demanding packaging in Karachi, Pakistan, and other countries. It can hold 210 kg (± 2kg) of pure bitumen. It takes 80 drums of this type to fill a 20 foot container, which will eventually weigh about 15.5 tons (±5%).

Specification	Known as the normal drum 200 kg
Material	New Cold Rolled Steel
Height (mm)	980
Diameter (mm)	500
Body thickness (mm)	6
Top/Base thickness (mm)	6
Net weight (kg) ± 2.5	210
Gross weight (kg) ±2.5	220
Empty drum weight(kg) ±1	10
Lid (a removable cover on the top of a drum)	11
Color	Black
Advantages	Resistant and anti-leak

Optimization

Safety Measures

Bitumen is a hazardous material due to its flammable nature. Always implement safety protocols for handling and transporting bitumen. Trained personnels must be involved in handling and transporting bitumen.

It is important to keep in mind that certain criteria could change depending on the kind of bitumen, how it will be used, and the laws of the nations participating in the shipment. Always seek the advice of professionals, abide by regional laws, and follow industry norms.

Insurance: Obtain suitable insurance coverage for the transportation of bitumen to mitigate risks associated with potential spills, accidents, or other incidents.
Customs and Import/Export Procedures: Comply with customs regulations and documentation requirements for international shipments.
Emergency Response Plan: Develop and communicate an emergency response plan in case of accidents or spills during transportation.
Collaboration with Expert Logistics Partners like Gulf Bitumen: Work closely with logistics partners experienced in handling and transporting bitumen to ensure a smooth and secure process.

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