Plastic Drum and Barrel
Plastic kegs are ideal for businesses that need tough, dependable containers for storing or transporting liquids and bulk materials. A plastic keg offers a reliable solution for bulk storage, handling and secure transportation across many industries. If you're handling oils, detergents, water, food ingredients or even hazardous chemicals, these containers give you the strength and durability needed for day-to-day operations.
Manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), each plastic keg is impact resistant, lightweight and designed for industrial use. These containers are widely used for storing liquids, granular material, powders and other bulk products in commercial and industrial storage areas. Their robust construction makes them suitable for transporting hazardous materials, goods and substances, while keeping contents safe during handling and shipping.
Many businesses rely on plastic drums with lids or sealed plastic kegs for safe storage of chemicals, oils, food ingredients and fuels. The material used is resistant to corrosion and contamination, making it suitable for food-grade applications as well as chemical handling.
Explore our range of plastic drums and plastic barrels
Our extensive range includes plastic kegs, plastic barrels, plastic drums and blue open-top containers in multiple sizes, colours and capacities. You’ll find everything from smaller containers suitable for workshops or laboratories, to large blue plastic drums and blue plastic barrel options used for transporting liquids, granular material, powders and other industrial goods.
Our UN-approved tighthead plastic drums and open-top plastic blue drums provide secure transport and storage options for hazardous liquids, helping you meet international safety standards. Screw-top plastic kegs, available in a variety of sizes, offer flexibility for both storage and transport. We also stock plastic drum pumps in a range of neck sizes.
These containers are manufactured from tough HDPE, a material widely used for storing and transporting chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fuels, oils and food-grade products. Many options come with screw-on lids, open-top closures or clamp-ring fittings, helping to protect contents from contamination and spillages. You’ll also find UN-approved kegs suitable for handling and transporting regulated materials.
Why choose iBottles for plastic kegs and barrels?
Here’s what you get when you partner with iBottles:
• Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 net.
• Fast and reliable dispatch from our UK warehouse, ideal when you need stock quickly.
• No minimum order quantity, so you can buy exactly what you need.
• A wide selection of plastic kegs suitable for food, chemicals, water, oils and detergents.
• Helpful support from a team who can guide you on sizes, closures and compatibility.
Our plastic kegs and barrels are used by manufacturers, farms, garages, small businesses and online sellers across the UK. Whatever you need to store, transport or protect, we’ll help you find containers that fit your workflow and budget.
Contact us
Ready to place an order? Add your chosen plastic kegs or barrels to your basket and check out online.
If you need help choosing the right size, closure or UN-approved option, call 01298 815 000, email [email protected], or use our contact form.
We supply customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe with fast delivery and flexible order sizes.
FAQs about plastic drum and barrels
What's the difference between a tighthead drum and an open-top drum?
A tighthead drum has a fixed top with small bung openings for filling and dispensing, keeping the contents more secure during transport. An open-top drum, like our blue UN-approved version, has a fully removable lid, making it easier to fill, empty and clean, particularly for thicker or solid contents. Both are UN-approved for hazardous liquid transport in our range.
What sizes do plastic kegs come in?
Our screw-top plastic kegs span from 26 litres up to 34 litres across the 6900 series and 7000 series (from 6.4 litres up to 26 litres), offering options for both smaller commercial storage needs and larger bulk requirements.
Are your plastic drums and barrels UN-approved?
Yes. Our tighthead drums, open-top blue drums and screw-top kegs are all UN-approved, meeting international standards for the safe storage and transport of hazardous liquids.
What material are your drums and barrels made from?
They're manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), chosen for its impact resistance, light weight relative to strength, and resistance to corrosion and contamination.
Can plastic drums be used for food-grade storage as well as chemicals?
Yes. HDPE is resistant to corrosion and contamination, making our drum and barrel range suitable for food-grade applications as well as chemical handling, depending on the specific product and closure chosen.
Do your drums come with a pump attachment?
We stock dedicated drum pumps separately, available in a range of neck sizes to fit different drum and barrel openings for controlled dispensing.
What's the difference between a drum and a barrel?
In practice, the terms are used interchangeably in our range and in the industry generally. Both describe large-capacity cylindrical containers for bulk liquid, powder or granular storage, with "barrel" sometimes used more loosely for open-top or lower-capacity formats and "drum" for larger, industrial-standard sizes.
Do you sell plastic barrels with a lid?
Yes. Our open-top drums are supplied complete with a lid as standard, and function as a plastic barrel with a lid for bulk storage or transport.
What can plastic kegs be used to store?
Our plastic kegs are used across a wide range of applications, including oils, detergents, water, food ingredients and hazardous chemicals, with the appropriate UN-approved option chosen depending on what's being stored.
Is there a minimum order for plastic drums and barrels?
No. Order exactly what you need, from a single unit up to a full pallet, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 net.