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Steel pails are used to store, transport, and dispense a wide range of industrial products including chemicals, lubricants, coatings, solvents, adhesives, roofing mastics, fuels, and other hazardous materials. Their strength and durability make them well suited for demanding industrial applications and environments.

Open-head steel pails have a removable lid secured by a cover, making them ideal for viscous products and applications that require frequent access to contents. They are available in straight-sided or tapered body designs. Tight-head steel pails have a permanently sealed, non-removable top and are available in a straight-sided design—preferred for liquid-intensive applications that require a higher UN rating.

Mauser steel pails are available in sizes from 1 gallon to 7.5 gallons. Multiple configurations are available at each size, including options for open-head and tight-head designs and straight-sided or tapered bodies.

Yes. Mauser offers both UN-certified and non-UN steel pails. UN-rated pails are available in open-head and tight-head configurations and are suitable for the transport and storage of hazardous materials. The appropriate rating depends on your specific product and regulatory requirements.

Interior lining options include phenolic linings, epoxy phenolic linings, and rust inhibitor. Lining selection depends on the chemical compatibility requirements of your product.

Yes. Full lithography is available on both pail bodies and covers. This is available for open-head and tight-head pails, with a minimum order of 1,500 pails for body lithography and 3,000 covers. Custom exterior coatings are also available in standard colors.

Yes. Mauser steel pails are made with 20% post-consumer recycled content and are 100% recyclable after use. Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world and can be recycled infinitely without loss of material quality.

Steel pails are used across chemicals, lubricants, paints and coatings, construction, adhesives, agricultural chemicals, food and beverage, and petrochemicals. They are well-suited for any industrial application requiring a durable, high-performing container in the 1–7.5 gallon range.

The choice really depends on what product is being stored, chemical compatibility, regulatory needs, and shipping conditions. Steel pails are well suited for applications requiring fire resistance or compatibility with solvent-based chemicals where plastic may not be appropriate. Plastic pails are typically lighter, corrosion-resistant, and available with recycled resin options. For applications involving hazardous materials, both steel and plastic options carry UN certification—your filling product’s chemical compatibility and required UN rating will generally determine which is the right fit. Mauser’s team can help you evaluate the options for your specific application.