High-Performance Industrial Packaging

Pails & Buckets

UN-rated steel and high-density plastic pails engineered for extreme liquid and solid containment across international chemical, coating, and food supply chains.

Protect Your Products & Elevate Global Brand Trust

Industrial buyers and chemical manufacturers require rigid packaging that combines extreme structural durability, leak-proof reliability, and operational efficiency. Mauser Packaging Solutions delivers a global portfolio of open-head and tight-head plastic pails, steel buckets, and plastic hobbocks tailored to critical B2B applications.

Manufactured to rigorous UN packaging requirements and ISO quality specifications, our pails withstand rugged transportation conditions while maintaining barrier protection against moisture, contamination, and oxygen ingress.

UN Rating Compliance: Certified for dangerous and hazardous liquid/solid goods transport worldwide.
Food-Grade & Chemical Compatibility: FDA/EU compliant virgin HDPE and epoxy-phenolic lined steel options.
Eco-Friendly PCR Resins: Available with up to 100% Post-Consumer Recycled resin to help meet corporate ESG targets.
Ergonomic & Secure Closures: Tamper-evident tear bands, lever-lock rings, lug lids, and integrated spouts.
Industrial steel and plastic pails manufactured by Mauser Packaging Solutions

Explore Our Complete Range of Pails & Buckets

Select from custom volumes, liner specifications, handle configurations, and lid designs engineered specifically for your chemical or commercial product line.

UN rated heavy duty steel pails and buckets

Steel Pails & Buckets

Heavy-duty cold-rolled steel pails engineered for volatile solvents, flammable chemicals, adhesives, inks, and high-density compounds. Offered in lug-cover and lever-lock ring closures.

Capacity Range: 2.5 Gallons to 7 Gallons (10L - 25L)
UN Certifications: Liquid (1B1) & Solid (1A2) ratings
Interior Linings: Phenolic, Epoxy-Phenolic, Unlined
Handle Types: Steel wire bail with plastic grip / Side drop handles
High density polyethylene plastic pails and buckets

Plastic Pails & Buckets

Precision-molded HDPE plastic pails designed for maximum stacking strength, impact resistance, and barrier protection. Ideal for paints, construction materials, food ingredients, and lubricants.

Capacity Range: 1 Litre to 30 Litres (0.25 to 7.5 Gallons)
Material Grade: Virgin HDPE, Food-Grade FDA, or PCR Plastic
Cover Options: Tear-strip tamper evident, Screw-cap, Snap-on
Decorating Options: In-Mold Labeling (IML), Silk Screen, Heat Transfer
Industrial tapered plastic hobbocks

Plastic Hobbocks

Tapered, high-capacity plastic containers featuring reinforced top rims and bottom skirts. Optimized for automatic filling lines, nested shipping efficiency, and bulk industrial paste storage.

Capacity Range: 15 Litres to 32 Litres
Special Features: Space-saving nestable design when empty
Target Cargo: Greases, sealants, powders, high-viscosity resins
Sealing Technology: Gasketed press-on lids with pull tabs

Industrial Standard Product Specifications

Review our standardized container parameters. Custom dimensions, wall thicknesses, and specialized resin blends are available upon bulk inquiry.

Category Nominal Volume Material / Construction Closure Mechanism UN Performance Rating Primary Industrial Use
Steel Lug-Cover Pail 5.0 Gal / 19 Litres 24-26 Gauge Cold Rolled Steel 16-Lug Steel Cover w/ Synthetic Gasket UN 1A2/Y1.5/100 Solvents, Coatings, Adhesives
Steel Ring-Lock Pail 6.0 Gal / 23 Litres Heavy-Duty Lined Steel Lever Locking Ring w/ Bolt or Latch UN 1A2/X220/S Hazardous Powders & Dense Solids
HDPE Plastic Round Pail 5.0 Gal / 19 Litres High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Tamper-Evident Gasketed Tear Lid UN 1H2/Y1.8/100 Lubricants, Chemicals, Agrochemicals
Food-Grade Plastic Bucket 3.5 Gal / 13 Litres 100% Virgin FDA Polypropylene/HDPE Easy-Open Snap Lid w/ Pour Spout Non-UN / Food Safe Certified Edible Oils, Syrups, Food Ingredients
Tapered Plastic Hobbock 30 Litres / 8.0 Gal Heavy-Wall Recyclable HDPE Press-Fit Cover w/ O-Ring Seal UN 1H2/Z30/S Printing Inks, Pastes, Construction Resins

Why Global Procurement Leaders Partner with Mauser

With centuries of engineering excellence and over 170 sites globally, Mauser Packaging Solutions offers unmatched reliability, regulatory adherence, and supply chain security for international export buyers.

UN Dangerous Goods Certified

Extensively drop-tested, hydrostatic pressure tested, and stack tested to exceed DOT, UN, IMDG, and IATA transport regulations.

Closed-Loop Recycling (Recoloop)

Integrate post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials into your supply chain without sacrificing structural integrity or seal reliability.

Global Reach, Local Sourcing

170+ production sites across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America ensure minimal lead times and consistent product quality.

Tailored OEM Customization

High-definition In-Mold Labeling (IML), custom color matching, barrier coatings, and specialized fittings tailored to your brand.

Request Specifications & Wholesale Pricing

Consult with our packaging technical team to identify the exact container configuration, liner, and UN rating for your specific application.

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