Packing and Securing Principles - Drums
- Steel drums generally form a good base cargo and can be overstowed by pallets and casework. Consider that plastic drums are not that strong.
- Steel drums generally form a good base cargo and can be overstowed by pallets and casework. Consider that plastic drums are not that strong.
- Drums stacked on pallets can be handled with standard fork lifts.
- Steel drums generally form a good base cargo and can be overstowed by pallets and casework. Consider that plastic drums are not that strong.
- Drums stacked on pallets can be handled with standard fork lifts.
- Drums must be securely banded or film-wrapped to the pallets to prevent movement.
- Steel drums generally form a good base cargo and can be overstowed by pallets and casework. Consider that plastic drums are not that strong.
- Drums stacked on pallets can be handled with standard fork lifts.
- Drums must be securely banded or film-wrapped to the pallets to prevent movement.
- The IMDG Code prohibits the stow of Dangerous Goods drums "on the roll".
- Steel drums generally form a good base cargo and can be overstowed by pallets and casework. Consider that plastic drums are not that strong.
- Drums stacked on pallets can be handled with standard fork lifts.
- Drums must be securely banded or film-wrapped to the pallets to prevent movement.
- The IMDG Code prohibits the stow of Dangerous Goods drums "on the roll".
- Use timber sheets between tiers of steel drums to prevent metal to metal contact
(in this example, the load-securing straps naturally still need to pass through!).
