Plastic pails are sturdy and durable containers made of high-quality plastic material. These versatile pails are available in different sizes and colors to meet your specific needs. They can be used for storing liquids, powders, or solids and are ideal for a wide range of applications, such as food storage, chemical storage, and home organization.
Plastic pails feature a strong handle for easy carrying and a tight-fitting lid to keep the contents secure and prevent spills. They are stackable for efficient storage and transportation, and their smooth surfaces make them easy to clean and sanitize.
Whether you're looking for a reliable storage solution for your business or home, plastic pails provide a cost-effective and practical option that can withstand heavy use and last for years.
Industrial plastic pails revolutionize bulk packaging for adhesives, coatings, and construction chemicals through injection-molded HDPE construction that delivers superior chemical resistance and stackable efficiency. Unlike metal containers prone to rust or fiber drums requiring liner replacement, New Chang-An's food-grade polypropylene buckets maintain product integrity across temperature extremes from -40°F to 180°F—critical for solvent-based formulas and UV-sensitive compounds stored in unconditioned warehouses.
Why Manufacturers Choose Plastic Over Metal Containers
Modern resin technology eliminates traditional metal pail disadvantages. Our UN-rated 1-gallon to 5-gallon plastic buckets weigh 70% less than steel equivalents, reducing freight costs by $0.18-$0.32 per unit on LTL shipments. The seamless one-piece design prevents leakage pathways common in crimped-seam metal pails, while virgin HDPE composition ensures compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for direct food contact—a certification impossible for recycled-metal containers.
Critical Selection Factors
Wall Thickness (2.0-3.5mm): Thicker walls resist buckling under pneumatic filling pressures exceeding 60psi. Our 3.2mm industrial-grade pails prevent sidewall collapse when storing high-density latex paints (12-13 lbs/gallon), a failure point for thin-walled commodity buckets that deform under load.
Handle Design: Reinforced bail handles with ergonomic grips distribute 50-pound loads across palm surface area, reducing repetitive strain injuries by 40% versus wire handles. Metal-detectable handle inserts meet BRC food safety protocols for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
Tamper-Evident Features: Tear-strip lids with breakaway tabs provide visual confirmation of first-opening events—essential for warranty protection and regulatory chain-of-custody documentation in industrial chemical distribution.
Certifications Matter: Our pails carry UN 1H2/Y1.4/100 certification for hazardous material transport, TÜV oxygen barrier validation (<0.5cc/day permeability), and NSF-51 certification for potable water contact. These third-party validations reduce liability exposure and expedite customs clearance for international shipments.
Sustainability Advantages: Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content options up to 50% lower carbon footprint by 1.2kg CO₂ per pail while maintaining virgin-resin performance standards. Nested stacking reduces container volume by 65% during reverse logistics—cutting empty-return transportation costs significantly.
