VARIBOX Drumtainer – ADR drum container

ADR Drum Container – Safe containment with the VARIBOX Drumtainer

When transporting or storing hazardous liquids, an ADR drum container offers the safest and most compliant solution — especially when dealing with a single 200L to 220L drum. The Drumtainer by VARIBOX offers a simple and effective way to contain, transport and use one 200L to 220L drum — with full focus on safety, reusability and sustainability.

A robust secondary containment for your drum

Made from high-quality, rotomoulded polyethylene, the ADR Drum Container provides a sealed, impact-resistant shell around your drum. It serves as a integrated spill containment, protecting against leakage, puncture or external contamination during storage or transport of your chemical or detergent. Whether you’re moving within your site or dispatching goods across borders, the Drumtainer reduces risk for operators and the environment.

Not stackable — by design

Unlike traditional IBCs, the ADR drum container, the Drumtainer is not designed to be stackable. It focuses instead on stability, containment and practical handling of individual drums. The shape of the inner base ensures that the drum sits in a slightly raised position, which allows for easier and more complete emptying. When combined with the optional VARIBOX Safeline system, it enables closed chemical extraction and adds an extra level of safety by preventing exposure during dispensing. This makes the Drumtainer especially suitable for daily use in environments where cleanliness, control and operator protection are important.

ADR-compliant and compatible with Safeline

The Drumtainer is fully compliant with ADR regulations for the transport of dangerous goods. In combination with a UN-certified drum, it forms a legally approved overpack that protects during handling and in transit. For added safety and convenience, the Drumtainer is compatible with the VARIBOX Safeline system — allowing closed chemical extraction without opening the drum. This eliminates vapour exposure and product contact, enhancing operator protection and environmental safety.

Designed for reuse

As with all VARIBOX solutions, the ADR Drum Container is built for the long term. It withstands years of industrial use without structural fatigue, making it a reusable and sustainable alternative to single-use containment methods. The tight-sealing lid ensures consistent performance, even in demanding environments.

Contributes to sustainable chemical logistics

The Drumtainer supports your organisation’s sustainability goals. It’s:

• Made from recyclable plastic

• Reusable across multiple cycles

• Reduces chemical waste through containment

• Minimises packaging disposal compared to traditional overpacks

In short, it fits within a circular model of chemical packaging — reducing your environmental footprint without compromising on compliance.

Used in large facilities for internal transport of chemical drums

The ADR Drum Container is trusted in environments where chemical drums need to be moved safely within large buildings. Typical users include:

• Hotels and hospitality venues

• Hospitals and healthcare institutions

• Medical clinics and laboratories

• Large commercial or industrial buildings with technical operations

These locations often require internal transport of detergents and maintenance chemicals between floors, departments or utility areas — for example, via elevators, service corridors, or underground logistics networks. The Drumtainer ensures that the drum is fully enclosed during movement, significantly reducing risk of leakage, surface contamination or human contact.

While these are established examples where VARIBOX Drumtainer has extensive experience, the Drumtainer can be applied in any setting where a single drum needs to be handled safely. No sector is excluded — safety, reusability and compliance are relevant everywhere.

Key features of the VARIBOX Drumtainer – ADR drum container

• Suitable for 200L to 220L drums

• ADR-compliant when used with UN-certified drum

• Compatible with VARIBOX Safeline extraction

• Robust rotomoulded polyethylene body

• Reusable and recyclable

• Ideal for spill prevention and leak isolation