Product Description

Industrial Plastic and Steel Utility Pails for Storage, Shipping, and Material Handling

Industrial pails provide a dependable solution for storing, transporting, dispensing, and shipping liquids, powders, and bulk materials across a wide range of commercial and industrial environments. Available in both high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and steel construction, these utility buckets are designed to withstand demanding applications while maintaining product integrity. Multiple capacities, handle styles, and lid configurations make this family ideal for manufacturing, food processing, chemical handling, maintenance operations, and general storage needs.

Key Features & Benefits

Constructed from 100% prime virgin HDPE, plastic pails offer excellent durability, impact resistance, and compliance with FDA regulations. They are suitable for both freezer applications and liquids up to 190°F, providing versatility across diverse operating conditions. Steel pails feature a rust-inhibitor lining for enhanced protection and long-term performance. Select models include secure screw-top lids and UN-rated configurations for regulated storage and shipping applications. Ergonomic handle options simplify carrying and handling, while durable construction supports repeated use in demanding environments.

Applications

These industrial storage pails are ideal for packaging, material handling, ingredient storage, chemical processing, janitorial supplies, paints, coatings, lubricants, and general-purpose liquid containment. Their rugged design makes them suitable for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, food production environments, and distribution operations.

Configurations & Compliance Options

Available in capacities ranging from approximately 1 to 6.5 gallons, this product family includes open-head plastic pails, screw-top pails with lids, steel pails, and UN-rated containers. Multiple handle styles, replacement components, and certified packaging options allow distributors and end users to select the right pail solution for storage, transportation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.  Pails with plastic handles available in bulk, contact factory. Pail-SCR units come acompanied with an UN rated lid. Please see below chart for additonal UN rated lids.

UN Certified when used with UN Rated covers below:

PAIL-54: UN 1H2/Y1.5/50

PAIL-SCR-35-W: UN 1H2/Y19/S

PAIL-SCR-5-W & PAIL-SCR-65-W: UN 1H2/Y30/S

PAIL-STL-RI-UN: UN 1A2/Y1.5/70

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Pail Lids

Pail Carousel Racks


Pails Compatible Lids
PAIL-1-PWP LID-1-PWT
PAIL-2-PWS LID-2-PWST, LID-2-PWT
PAIL-35-PWS LID-54-PB, LID-54-PN, LID-54-PNST,
LID-54-PW, LID-54-PWST, LID-54-PWT, LID-54-PY, LID-54-UBK,
LID-UN-54-PW, LID-UN-54-PWS
PAIL-54-PWS LID-54-PB, LID-54-PN, LID-54-PNST,
LID-54-PW, LID-54-PWST, LID-54-PWT, LID-54-PY, LID-54-UBK,
LID-UN-54-PW, LID-UN-54-PWS
PAIL-6-PWS LID-54-PB, LID-54-PN, LID-54-PNST,
LID-54-PW, LID-54-PWST, LID-54-PWT, LID-54-PY, LID-54-UBK,
LID-UN-54-PW, LID-UN-54-PWS
PAIL-SCR-35-W LID-SCR
PAIL-SCR-5-W LID-SCR
PAIL-SCR-65-W LID-SCR
PAIL-STL-RI LID-STL, LID-STL-LL, LID-STL-S
PAIL-STL-RI-UN LID-STL-LL-UN, LID-STL-S-UN, LID-STL-UN

Applications


Construction Projects
Municipalities
Breweries
Do It Yourself
Restaurants
Laboratories
Farming and Agriculture
Food Production

Specifications

Model Description Uniform Capacity (gal.) Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) Gauge Net Wt. (lb.)
PAIL-1-PWP High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White 1 190 1
PAIL-1-PWP-180PK High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 180 Pack 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White 1 190 84
PAIL-1-PWP-6PK High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 6 Pack 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White 1 190 4
PAIL-2-PWS High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 9-7/8 In. x 9-7/8 In. x 9-1/4 In. 2 Gallon White 2 190 1
PAIL-35-PWS High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 11-13/16 In. x 11-13/16 In. x 11-1/8 In. 3-1/2 Gallon White 3.5 190 2
PAIL-54-PWS High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 11-15/16 In. x 11-15/16 In. x 14-1/2 In. 5 Gallon White 5 190 3
PAIL-6-PWS High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 12 In. x 12 In. x 16-15/16 In. 6 Gallon White 6 190 3
PAIL-SCR-35-W High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 12-3/16 In. 3-1/2 Gallon White 3.5 190 3
PAIL-SCR-5-W High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 16-1/16 In. 5 Gallon White 5 190 3
PAIL-SCR-65-W High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 19-7/16 In. 6-1/5 Gallon White 6.5 190 4
PAIL-STL-RI Steel Open Head Pail 11-7/8 In. x 11-7/8 In. x 13-3/8 In. 5 Gallon Black 5 29 3

Model Details

PAIL-1-PWP

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 1
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Plastic
Base Diameter (in.) 6-7/16
Assembled Size 7.5"W x 7.5"L x 7.5"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 1
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 1
Package Size 8"W x 8"D x 8"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-1-PWP-180PK

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 180 Pack 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 1
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Plastic
Base Diameter (in.) 6-7/16
Assembled Size 7.5"W x 7.5"L x 7.5"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 1
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 84
Package Size 24"W x 18"D x 24"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-1-PWP-6PK

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Plastic Handle 6 Pack 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. x 7-1/2 In. 1 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 1
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Plastic
Base Diameter (in.) 6-7/16
Assembled Size 7.5"W x 7.5"L x 7.5"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 1
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 4
Package Size 11"W x 18"D x 9"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-2-PWS

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 9-7/8 In. x 9-7/8 In. x 9-1/4 In. 2 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 2
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Steel
Base Diameter (in.) 8-5/16
Assembled Size 9.875"W x 9.875"L x 9.25"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 1
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 1
Package Size 10"W x 10"D x 10"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-35-PWS

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 11-13/16 In. x 11-13/16 In. x 11-1/8 In. 3-1/2 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 3.5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Steel
Base Diameter (in.) 10-3/16
Assembled Size 11.8125"W x 11.8125"L x 11.125"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 2
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 2
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 11"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-54-PWS

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 11-15/16 In. x 11-15/16 In. x 14-1/2 In. 5 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Steel
Regulation UN Certified when used with UN Rated Covers UN 1H2/Y1.5/50
Base Diameter (in.) 10-5/16
Assembled Size 11.9375"W x 11.9375"L x 14.5"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 3
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 3
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 15"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-6-PWS

High Density Polyethylene Open Head Pail with Steel Handle 12 In. x 12 In. x 16-15/16 In. 6 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (HDPE) construction
  • One piece molded construction with taper
  • FDA 21 CFR 177 1520 (c) 3 1a compliant for contact with food or food ingredients
  • Compact and nestable design for simple storage
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 6
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Steel
Base Diameter (in.) 10-3/16
Assembled Size 12"W x 12"L x 16.9375"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 3
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 3
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 17"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-SCR-35-W

High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 12-3/16 In. 3-1/2 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • UN 1H2/Y19/S hazardous solids rating
  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (hope) construction
  • User-friendly twist-off lid allows for quick and easy reuse
  • FDA compliant materials
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 3.5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Screw Top
Handle Type Plastic
UN Certified UN 1H2/Y19/S
Base Diameter (in.) 10-5/16
Waterproof Yes, but high pressure or high heat can damage gasket
Watertight Yes
Airtight Yes
Weather Proof Yes, but high heat can damage gasket
Spill Proof Yes
Shatter proof No
Assembled Size 12.625"W x 12.625"L x 12.1875"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 3
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 3
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 12"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-SCR-5-W

High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 16-1/16 In. 5 Gallon White

The open head pail is ideal for the construction and shipping areas. Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

  • UN 1H2/Y30/S hazardous solids rating
  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (hope) construction
  • User-friendly twist-off lid allows for quick and easy reuse
  • FDA compliant materials
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Screw Top
Handle Type Plastic
UN Certified UN 1H2/Y30/S
Base Diameter (in.) 10-5/16
Waterproof Yes, but high pressure or high heat can damage gasket
Watertight Yes
Airtight Yes
Weather Proof Yes, but high heat can damage gasket
Spill Proof Yes
Shatter proof No
Assembled Size 12.625"W x 12.625"L x 16.0625"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 3
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 3
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 16"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-SCR-65-W

High Density Polyethylene Screw Top Pail and Lid 12-5/8 In. x 12-5/8 In. x 19-7/16 In. 6-1/5 Gallon White

Strong enough for use in shipping applications and durable enough for the most demanding storage applications. The all plastic pail with lid is constructed of one-hundred percent (100%) prime virgin high density polyethylene (hope) and comply with FDA regulations. Can be used with hot liquids as well as in freezer applications.

  • UN 1H2/Y30/S hazardous solids rating
  • 100% Virgin high density Polyethylene (hope) construction
  • User-friendly twist-off lid allows for quick and easy reuse
  • FDA compliant materials
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 6.5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Screw Top
Handle Type Plastic
UN Certified UN 1H2/Y30/S
Base Diameter (in.) 10-5/16
Waterproof Yes, but high pressure or high heat can damage gasket
Watertight Yes
Airtight Yes
Weather Proof Yes, but high heat can damage gasket
Spill Proof Yes
Shatter proof No
Assembled Size 12.625"W x 12.625"L x 19.4375"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 4
Color White
Ship Weight (lb.) 4
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 19"H
Freight Parcel
PAIL-STL-RI

Steel Open Head Pail 11-7/8 In. x 11-7/8 In. x 13-3/8 In. 5 Gallon Black

The pail is ideal for the construction and distribution facilities. The unit can be utilized in harsh conditions to transfer goods from workstation to workstation. The product is lined with a rust inhibitor to keep a supportive coating for long life use. Ideal for use with oil based or solvent based material. Not recommended for water or water based material.

  • The steel pail is durable for demanding shipping and storage
  • Features rust inhibitor lining for maximum efficiency
  • Unique construction is used in hot/cold needs
  • For use with oil based or solvent based material
Gauge 29
Uniform Capacity (gal.) 5
Maximum Liquid Temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) 190
Pail Style Open Head
Handle Type Steel
Base Diameter O.D. (in.) 10-13/16
Lining Rust Inhibitor
Maximum degrees (Fahrenheit) 190
Assembled Size 11.875"W x 11.875"L x 13.375"H
Assembled Weight (lb.) 3
Color Black
Ship Weight (lb.) 3
Package Size 13"W x 13"D x 14"H
Freight Parcel

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the thickness of the metal? How does this compare to a paint can specifications?
A: The metal is 29 gauge 0.012 decimal thickness. Paint cans typically have a thickness of 0.009.

Q: What is the rust inhibitor made of?
A: This product uses a clear epoxy rust inhibitor.

Q: Is this item food grade?
A: This unit can be used with hot liquids as well as freezer applications.

Q: Does the lid have a rubber ring on it so it's airtight?
A: WATERPROOF: YES (high pressure or heat will damage gasket) WATERTIGHT: YES AIRTIGHT WEATHER PROOF: KIND OF (high heat can damage gasket) SPILL PROOF: YES (please don not drop full pail to test this. These are not shatter proof)

Q: What kind of paint is it painted with?
A: Black R/C enamel, clear epoxy rust inhibitor.

Q: Could I use this bucket to melt hot tar block for driveway cracks?
A: Ideal for use with oil based or solvent based material. Not recommended for water or water based material. Rated UN 1A2/Y1/2/70 for maximum efficiency.

Q: Can the PAIL-STL-RI handle temperatures up to 300°F?
A: The internal lining of PAIL-STL-RI is cured at 250°. The internal rust inhibitor will deteriorate at high temps, but the integrity of the pail should not be affected.

Documentation

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Approval Drawings (10)
Testing Certificates (13)

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