When storing food or other materials that can decay after some time, oxygen absorber is needed. Oxygen absorber is an active ingredient made of powdered iron oxide. It is totally safe and non toxic. As its name suggests, oxygen absorber is used to absorb oxygen in a container that is storing food, so that organism like aerobic pathogens do not get to grow and multiply and do their work: destroy food.
So you will need to put the right amount of oxygen absorbers when you want to store these types of items:
Breads, cookies, cakes, pastries
Nuts and snacks
Candies and confectioneries
Coffees and tea
Whole fat dry foods
Processed, smoked and cured meats
Cheeses and dairy products
Dried fruits and vegetables
Spices and seasonings
Flour and grain items
Fresh and precooked pasta and noodles
Pharmaceuticals and vitamins
Medical diagnostic kits and devices
Birdseed and pet food
Artwork preservation
This one individual package (2000 cc) of oxygen absorber is suitable to put in a 5-gallon bucket of food produce. It is useful to remove high residual oxygen within hours after it is first stored and sealed. When stored properly (sealed within 30 minutes after the absorber is put inside the bucket), the food items will be safe from any rotting activities for years.
BayTec’s oxygen absorbers meet the highest world food and pharmaceutical quality standards. They are safe for food products and do not eliminate the fresh smell and taste of the products.
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This hand drum pump dispenses up to 8 ounces per stroke. But it also has an optional adjustable metering collar 8MC842 attached to the pump shaft to allow repeatable strokes from 2 to 8 ounces.
Made of 316 stainless steel, the stainless drum and pail pump handles most liquids including methylene chloride, trichlorethane, and Freon TE. However, it is NOT recommended for: Ammonium Chloride, Aqua Regia, Bromine Water, Calcium Chloride, Chloracetic Acid, Chlorine Water, Ferric Chloride, Ferrous Chloride, Freon 12, Hydrobromic Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Stannic Chloride and Sulfuric Acid.
This stainless steel drum and pail pump is of Teflon piston and packing. It also includes 2” NPS adapter and a FLEXSPOUT adapter or a set of 4 screw cap adapters. Cap adapter sizes are 1-3/4”, 2-1/8”, 2-1/4” and 2-7/8”.
Are you looking for plastic drums with thicker and heavier polyethylene material that is safe for the environment? These Super Heavy Duty Drums could be the answer.
The rugged, low density polyethylene drums are perfect for containing chemicals, food, cosmetics, electronic parts, pharmaceuticals, waste, soil, household products, dyes, pigments, cleaning compounds, soaps and detergents. It is FDA-approved so eliminate the worry that these could endanger anyone’s health in any way possible.
The 180” nominal wall thickness these drums have makes them the most demanded items in the market. Durable and flawless, the plastic barrels are rustproof and dent-proof. Therefore they are ideal to be put outside.
The drums are made in different colors so that it makes easy for product coding and identification. They also come with the choice of open-top with bolt ring and plain cover OR lever-lock with 1-2” bung cap and 1-3/4” plug.
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Storing different types of liquid requires certain material to make sure that the container does not do any harm to the content or the people who use it. When discussing about what substance is best for liquid container, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is the one.
Industrial world has believed that HDPE container is the top choice for storing food, drinking water, body product and chemical. One can identify that a plastic container is made of HDPE material from its milky transparent color.
These 5-gallon plastic jugs are an example of the so many things made from HDPE. The jugs are of 100% high density, high molecular weight polyethylene. Therefore it is suitable to contain food and chemicals. They are also rated by the UN as safe to take hazardous products.
The smooth-looking jugs have an easy-grip 180° swing handle and molded-in bottom grip for easy pouring which makes them highly flexible and self-supporting.
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When storing drinking water in storage for a long time, the biggest problem is that the water may develop weird taste and odor. Then we start wondering if it still fits to drink.
One absolutely effective way to tackle this problem is to use PUROGENE.
PUROGENE is drinking water storage treatment approved by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). An ounce of PUROGENE solution is able to disinfect 10 gallon of water and when used for regular treatment, an ounce can purify as much as 30 gallon of water.
Containing 2% solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide, PUROGENE – even in its concentrated form – is safe to handle. Chlorine dioxide has been known as a safe way to treat water for more than 50 years now. By using PUROGENE to treat or disinfect your water storage, there will not be any chlorine taste or odor to the water. In fact, it will eliminate other off-tastes that originally come from the water poured.
16oz PUROGENE Water Treatment is at present Bay Tec’s BEST SELLER. Functioning mainly to destroy existing bacterial colonies and to prevent them to regenerate, PUROGENE works in all types of water system. Whether it is cold water system or hot water system; plastic tanks, Fiberglas tanks or metal tanks, PUROGENE is the best choice to purify your water storage and keep it safe and drinkable for a long period of time.
There are times we want to store something but we are afraid that it could be accidentally opened before the opening time. Your children and their usual high level of curiosity might want to check out whatever it is you put inside a storing bucket.
To save your energy from yelling at them for having opened your storage container, why not have these plastic buckets with screw-top opening? They feature innovative trigger mechanism that automatically secures the tamper-evident cover. They are absolutely child resistant but at the same time senior friendly as it is easy to open and reseal. Those buckets have an easy finger-activated release to allow the cover to be opened. When closing, the vacuum-tight, moisture-resistant seal will ensure the lid to be properly and tightly shut and keep the materials stored inside safe from possible damage.
Not only that, these UN-rated and DOT-35 approved plastic buckets include reusable plastic buckets with built-on plastic handle and a removable and reusable plastic cover. They also keep away unwanted animals like moths, weevils, or mice.
Coming in white color for the buckets and a few colored colors for the lids, these life latch plastic pails are available in different sizes: 0.6 Gallon, 1.25 Gallon, 2 Gallon, 2.5 Gallon, 3.5 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 5.5 Gallon , 6.5 Gallon and 13.5 Gallon.
This type of manual hand pump uses a more sophisticated system than the traditional Piston Drum Pump. It works at a relatively similar method, but the levering scheme makes it easier for more liquid to come out with less physical effort from our side.
Made of steel and polypropylene, or thermoplastic polymer, this lever drum pump is considered highly reliable. Wetted parts include the pump body, rod, piston and packing.
Delivering 20 oz per stroke at 9 GPM (Gallons per Minute), it pumps up to 800 cP viscosity and best for use in storage cabinets or other low-headroom places. It is also compatible to use with 2” bung adapter on 15, 30, and 55 gallon steel or plastic drums.
The lever drum pump with the overall dimensions of 4 ¾” O.D. x 50” L has five models to choose from based on the chemical compatibility. It also comes with 2” bung adapter, 23 mm O.D. outlet spout, and 36” 3-piece telescoping intake tube that are made of the same material as the pump body.
These snap-on type pail lids fit for buckets of 3.5 gallon, 5 gallon and 6 gallon. They are equipped with SBR rubber gasket to ensure a firm seal.
What makes these lids special? First, they are made of 90 ml heavy duty plastic. At normal handy stores, you will only find the thin 70 ml ones. Second, All of these colorful bucket lids, with an exception for the black lids, are made of FDA approved materials.
Great! Now your items are securely stored. But how are you going to open it in case you want to add some more items inside the bucket or you just want to take some of the stored goods for your own purpose without damaging the pail or the lid? You will need this Pail Lid Remover.
Watch this video that demonstrates how to use the pail lid remover.
Wine is consumed more and more these days. Having existed as far back as 6,000 BC, wine has made loyal followers in its journey and the liking is passed through generations. Today, production of wine involves storing it in to wine barrels made of stainless steel. A perfect selection of 5-gallon stainless steel wine barrel and other available sizes are definitely needed in your winery.
These stainless steel wine barrels are specifically designed for winemaking. Different levels of wine development like wine maturation and fermentation are fully deliberated when these wine drums were created. With stainless steel as thick as 0.9 mm as the main material, it resists corrosion, keeps its strength at high temperatures and is easily maintained. This makes this affordable without losing its product integrity, longevity and purity of wine materials.
The 5-gallon stainless steel wine barrels have 2” Tri-Clover Fitting in the middle of 1/3 of body. With inside diameter of approximately 14 inches and height of about 10 inches, the 5-gallon wine drums are available to purchase at US$ 100 lower than its normal price. It is now US$ 299.95. What more? A FREE ground delivery for 48 states in the USA.
One can go on and on listing the so many uses of 5-gallon buckets. Be it at home, in the garden, in the industrial area, at a camping site, at a picnic spot, etc. these pails can never get wasted in any way.
Below are just a few of its uses at home.
• We can start from the kitchen. With these 5-gallon FDA approved food grade buckets, storing food or drink can never get any safer. Meeting the regulations of FDA, USDA, UFC and NMFC, they allow you to keep grains, cereals, flour, and sugar in bulk. With their lids on, these pails help keep your food dry.
At the playroom. Aren’t you tired to see the children’s playroom always look like a mess like after Katrina? These buckets can help you quickly store the toys without having to rearrange them in the shelves every 5 minutes after your child messes it up. And with the different bright colors these buckets have, organizing toys can never get any simpler. Lego in the blue pail, stuffed animals in red, and car toys in yellow.
At the garage. Where can you best store your tools or cleaning supplies? 5-gallon buckets. They save space and they are easy to label for different types of tools stored.
Garbage collector. So it’s a cleaning day. Why don’t you grab your 5-gallon bucket and put your cleaning tools inside, going to one room to another as you clean every bit of the house? When you find garbage on your way, pick it up and drop it in the pail, then move on with the cleaning. When things are done in a practical manner, cleaning job doesn’t look and feel that bad.
TIPS: make sure that your 5-gallon bucket or pail is 90 mil. It is the industry standard for quality heavy-duty plastic buckets.
