STERILIZATION DRUMS (Extra Large)

The Sterilization Drums (Extra Large) is a cylindrical inox stainless steel container measuring 190mm in diameter and 160mm in height — the largest drum in this series and the highest-capacity option for bulk dressing sterilization. The lid carries a flat stainless steel carrying handle mounted centrally across its top face and locks via a single heavy-duty hinged clamp latch on the front body wall. Two circular vent perforation clusters sit on the lower sidewall with a wider lateral spacing than on the large variant, maximizing steam entry distribution across the full diameter of the drum interior. A deep sliding circumferential band covers both vent clusters fully when rotated to the sealed position immediately after autoclave removal.

The 190mm diameter gives this drum substantially more floor area than the large variant, accommodating full abdominal pack sets, multiple laparotomy pads, and bulked rolled bandage loads in a single cycle. The deeper 160mm body height — the tallest across all four drum sizes — allows upright stacking of folded dressings without forcing contents against the lid. This Sterilization drum Size is the standard choice for high-turnover surgical departments running back-to-back theatre lists where refilling between cases is not practical.

Theatre sisters and senior scrub nurses use the Sterilization Drums (Extra Large) in major general surgery, trauma, and obstetric theatres to sterilize complete procedure dressing sets for long or complex operations. Facilities sourcing Sterilized Dressing Drum Stainless Steel in All Sizes will find this variant covers the highest single-cycle dressing volume in the range.

Leader Surgical produces this drum to consistent clamp load, band clearance, and wall thickness — ensuring the lid seals without gap, both vents close fully, and the body holds its circular form through extended high-temperature autoclave service.

Why is a drum 55 gallons?
The choice of 55 gallons as the standard size for drums was not arbitrary. It was influenced by several practical factors: Efficiency: The 55-gallon drum was found to be a convenient size for handling and transporting liquids.