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Zinc plated steel Openers

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Why It’s Important to Chose the Right Pail Opener.

Opening a pail cover, with or without a fitting, is a fairly easy task. However, closing them the proper way, especially when shipping a UN regulated product or an explosive or flammable product, needs special attention.

Non-Sparking Aluminum: Use when in Hazardous Areas, Including the Presence of Flammables, since aluminum is considered a non-ferrous metal and therefore has non-sparking properties.

Spark-Resistant Bronze: Use when in Non-Hazardous Areas.

UN-Rated Pails Require Special Tools for Opening and Closing. Most pail opening or closing tools will work for a non-UN pail cover or screw cap. However, opening and closing a UN Rated pail requires tools specifically designed for the job.

We carry it all, from simple one-pail-at-a-time hand tools to closing machines that will close pails as part of a production process. Many are available in non-sparking or spark-resistant materials.

Opening a Non-UN or UN-Rated Pail. Any pail wrench will open your drum, but closing a UN-rated bucket requires a special tool. For that you need to use a torque wrench which meets the specific torque requirements specified in your drum’s closing instructions.