| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention discloses a drum for liquids or other flowable substances having a centrally located closeable opening (15) in its top face (3) and at least one aperture (4, 5) located adjacent the periphery of the top face. A method of filling such drums from a centrally aligned filling spout (23) without the need to orientate the drums by rotating them about their longitudinal axes prior to filling is also disclosed. After filling the central opening (15) is preferably permanently closed and thereafter the drum is used in conventional fashion. The invention is particularly applicable to 205 litre drums for petroleum products.</p> |
