Plug Wrenches (Drum Opening Wrenches) for Drums and Tighthead Pails

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We carry a number of drum opening wrenches suitable for use with drum plugs , drum bungs and caps.

There are two primary types of closures for drums. Most larger size drums utilize  a drum plug which threads into the drum opening, while others (typically smaller 5 gallon drums) use caps which thread on the outside of the opening. For the purpose of this article we will simply call them Plugs (internal thread) and Caps (external thread).

Drums Plugs and Bungs

As mentioned above plugs thread into the drum.   Note in the image of the drum below how the threads are inside the opening of the drum.

Gasket on Plug

Now notice in the pictures below of some drum plugs how the threads on the plugs are on the outside.

Caps for Drums

Drum caps such as our FS70 screw cap and FS60 spouted caps operate differently. The threads are on the outside of the container.  Note the image below of our 5 gallon natural plastic drum.

The threads are on the outside of the container and therefore require a screw cap just like a standard bottle, jar or jug. In the images of drum screw caps below you will note that the threads are on the inside of the caps.

Natural Plastic 70mm Screw Cap with 3/4" Reducer and Gasket Screw Cap Item: PCA0700SC00002 UN Rating: 70mm & 3/4" Reducer Pack: 250 Our 70mm screw cap has a 3/4" center reducer that can be taken out. Once the center reducer is removed, you are able to use a 3/4" Florite faucet (sold separately).

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	Natural Plastic 70mm Flexspout with Diaphragm Spout Cap Item: PCA0060RI00002 UN Rating: 70mm Pack: 500	each price List $ @ $     Ask a Question View
	63 485 F217 Foam White Plastic Round Item: PCA0630RI10001 UN Rating: 63 485 Pack: 1000 Foam liners are used extensively for foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial and household chemicals. They have good resistance to acids, alkalies, slow solvents, alcohols, oils and aqueous products. They have poor resistance to active hydrocarbon solvents. These liners comply with FDA regulation 177.1520(c)3.1 for food contact application.	each price List $ @ $     Ask a Question View
	Steel Rieke Flexspout Crimping Tool Item: TOL0000RI00007 UN Rating: Pack: 1 For application of all standard and self-venting FLEXSPOUT closures	each price List $ @ $     Ask a Question View

Now that the difference is clear we offer the following:

Drum Plug Wrench

This heavy duty drum opening wrench features a long arm allowing you to get significant leverage on less cooperative or tightly torqued drum plugs or bungs.  This wrench is our Item Number RKCW168.

Drum Cap Wrench

This light weight and inexpensive cap wrench fits our FS60 and FS70 drum caps.  (RKCW397)

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