FORM 501

Proper Closing Of A Steel Drum

How To Close A Tight Head Drum

CHECK THE PLUGS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE  GASKET IS PROPERLY SEATED.

CAREFULLY SCREW IN THE PLUGS TO INSURE NO CROSS THREADING.

USING THE PROPER FT/LBS. TORQUE WRENCH, TIGHTEN THE PLUGS TO THE RECOMMENDED TORQUE.

INSTALL CAP SEAL IF REQUIRED.

How To Close An Open Head Drum

INSPECT THE COVER GASKET, THE GASKET SHOULD BE SEATED PROPERLY IN THE GROVE OF THE COVER.

CAREFULLY PLACE THE COVER ONTO THE DRUM CURL.

INSTALL THE BOLT AND NUT THROUGH THE RING LUGS.

USING  A PNEUMATIC IMPACT WRENCH OR EQUIVALENT TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT WHILE TAPPING THE PERIMETER OF THE RING TO ASSIST IN THE CLOSING PROCESS.

WHILE TAPPING THE RING CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE BOLT TO BE WITH IN 80 TO 85 FT/LBS.

USING RING GAP AS A GUIDE MIN 1/8" MAX 1/4".

SECURELY TIGHTEN THE JAM NUT TO THE HEAD SIDE OF THE BOLT.

Revised

2/6/2006

GFR06