5 Gallon Steel Pails And Buckets With Lid

1. Product Overview

5-gallon steel pails (also known as steel buckets) are widely used rigid metal packaging containers, equipped with matching lids for secure storage and transportation. The nominal capacity is 5 US gallons, equivalent to approximately 18.9 litres, commonly referred to as 20L steel pail in the packaging industry.

Manufactured from high-quality cold-rolled steel or tinplate, these pails feature excellent mechanical strength, impact resistance and pressure resistance. Most versions come with a portable metal bail handle for easy handling. A rubber gasket fitted between the pail body and lid ensures reliable leak-proof performance.

The most popular style is the open-head design with lever lock ring lid, also called clamp / lock ring lid. It enables quick opening and closing without special tools, convenient for repeated filling and emptying. Alternative lid options include lug crimped lids and screw lids for different application needs.

Internal epoxy or phenolic lining is optional. Lined steel pails prevent chemical reactions between contents and the steel substrate, suitable for paints, coatings, solvents, adhesives, lubricants and various chemical materials. Food-grade lining is available for food raw material packaging.

These steel pails can be produced to meet UN dangerous goods packaging standards for hazardous substance shipment. Custom colours, silk-screen or offset printing of logos and product information are supported.

As robust, reusable and recyclable metal packaging, 5-gallon steel pails are extensively adopted in chemical, coating, construction, cosmetics, food and industrial sectors for storage, packing and export logistics.

Main Industry Applications

✅ Coating & Paint Industry: Water‑borne paint, color paste, putty, atomic ash, thick‑film coating. The large opening facilitates on‑site stirring and dispensing.

✅ Adhesive & Chemical Industry: Epoxy resin, PU adhesive, sealant, lubricating grease, paste‑form chemical auxiliaries.

✅ Building & Waterproofing: Waterproof coating, floor paint, construction caulking compound, perfect for construction‑site operation. ✅ Food & Grease: Food‑grade version for edible oils, syrups and food raw‑material storage.

✅ Export Packaging: Ideal for 5‑gallon international export orders for non‑hazardous paste, grease and high‑viscosity goods.

Core Advantages

Tool‑free lever lock ring: Fast open & close, reusable lid assembly, convenient for frequent access to contents.

Heavy‑duty steel construction: Good stacking and anti‑impact performance for long‑distance logistics.

Versatile lining choices: Cover industrial, corrosive and food‑grade scenarios.

Easy‑to‑clean open‑top interior, suitable for repeated circulation.

Customizable: Wall thickness, inner coating, outer color and logo printing are negotiable.

Optional UN certification: Qualified versions meet UN transport standards for selected hazardous goods shipments.

**Reusable container: Durable structure supports repeated use and recycling.

 Customization Services
- Different internal anti-corrosion linings for solvent-based or water-based contents
- Multiple lid closure combinations as customers' requests
- Custom body color and surface printing
- Special gasket materials for strong corrosive products
- Complete UN packaging test documents for dangerous goods export