Overview
EN ISO 15750-1:2008 (ISO 15750-1:2002) defines uniform specifications for large steel open‑head (removable head) drums used in international trade. The standard covers drums manufactured from steel sheet with minimum total capacities of 208 l, 210 l and 216.5 l, and includes a method for measuring total and brimful capacity. Published by CEN as the European adoption of the ISO document, it supports interchangeability, safe handling and compatibility across suppliers and users.
Key Topics
- Scope and drum types
- Specifies four drum types (A, B, C, D) with defined external/internal dimensions and preferred Type A.
- Target capacities: 208 l, 210 l, 216.5 l (total capacity).
- Dimensions and tolerances
- Detailed dimensional tables for internal diameter, external diameter over hoops, drum height, bead spacing, and closure spacing.
- Materials
- Body and ends made from steel sheet (cold‑reduced CR1 or hot‑rolled HR1 per ISO 3574 / ISO 3573). Steel thickness range specified (0.6 mm to 1.6 mm).
- Construction and fittings
- Longitudinal welded body seam; bottom permanently fixed by round seaming (six or more layers) or alternative joining methods.
- Rolling hoops/beads (normally two) for handling and stacking; removable top with gasket; closing ring design to ensure tightness.
- Optional additional closures (G 2 and G 3/4 threads) and guidance on closure placement and sealing.
- Capacity measurement
- Annex A specifies a gravimetric method (weighing water) for determining brimful and total capacity, including temperature correction factors.
- Designation and finish
- Prescribed product designation format (e.g., Open head steel drum ISO 15750-1-216,5TC-A).
- Internal/external finish to be agreed between purchaser and manufacturer; coatings when necessary for content compatibility.
Applications
- Manufacturers and designers of steel drums use the standard to engineer drums that are interchangeable and stackable for international logistics.
- Packaging engineers, procurement teams and logistics providers rely on the dimensional and closure specifications to ensure proper filling, handling and storage.
- Chemical, petrochemical and hazardous‑goods shippers use it as a basis for drums that will be certified and marked under transport regulations (UN, IMDG, ICAO) when required.
- Quality assurance and test labs use Annex A for accurate capacity measurement and verification.
Related Standards
- ISO 15750-2 (tight head drums)
- ISO 15750-3 (inserted flange‑type closures)
- ISO 228-1 (pipe threads G dimensions)
- ISO 3573 / ISO 3574 (steel sheet material grades)
- UN, IMDG, ICAO/ICAO technical instructions for transport of dangerous goods
Keywords: EN ISO 15750-1:2008, steel drums, removable head drums, open head drums, 208 l, 210 l, 216.5 l, capacity measurement, packaging standards, CEN, ISO 15750-1.
