Plain Metal Pails

Metal pails are available in a wide range of sizes from 3 litres to 25 litres. Popular options include 5 litres, 12 litres and 20 litres.

Our UN approved metal pails are the ideal packaging for resins, paints, chemicals and coatings. They are available in sizes up to 25 litres, so they are a good option for shipping hazardous products in bulk..

Metal pails are made from tinplate. Tinplate is a thin, cold-rolled mild steel sheet coated with a thin layer of tin. This means pails benefit from the strength and formability of steel with the corrosion resistance of tin.

Yes, metal pails can be recycled after use. They can also be reused multiple times, making them a practical and sustainable packaging choice.

Pail closures are available to order separately. Suitable options are available to order directly from the product page. The exact type will depend on the type of pail. Standard pails typically use a lid and ring latch-closures. We also offer lug-lid pails designed for fast production-line fitting.

No, due to their intended purpose, tinplate pails are not usually certified as food grade.

Plain metal pails have no internal finish; they are designed for oil and solvent-based products. Lacquered drums have a lacquered internal finish for use with water-based products, or when a higher-level of protection is required.

Yes, our metal pails are UN approved for certified shipping and storage. Please contact the team if you need documentation.

Yes, all of Invopak's metal pails are either made in the UK or the EU.