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Canister – a container in the form of a tank with a handle. Its main purpose is the transportation and storage of liquids.

How to choose a canister

Canisters are different:

• material of manufacture;
• form;
• volume (capacity);
• construction;
• neck closing mechanism;
• neck size.

Specify:

• the type of products that will be stored in it (edible or non-edible liquids);
• volume and size;
• storage method (stationary or transportation in a car);
• the physical possibility of manually carrying a canister of a certain weight.

The main materials for the manufacture of canisters are divided into two groups:

• metal (aluminum, steel, stainless steel, galvanized iron);
• plastic (elastic polyethylene, polypropylene, not accumulating static voltage).

Each type has its pros and cons.

Advantages of aluminum:

• a light weight;
• high corrosion resistance;
• resistance to certain types of chemically active substances, in particular, gasoline.

Disadvantages:

• easily deformed;
• unsuitable for long-term storage of food liquids.

Advantages of steel:

• mechanical strength;
• chemical resistance when interacting with gasoline.

Disadvantages:

• active condensation process inside the canister;
• susceptible to corrosion due to condensation;
• products of corrosion activity enter the liquid.

Advantages of stainless steel canisters:

• anti-corrosion resistance;
• resistance to mechanical deformations;
• aesthetic appearance.

Disadvantages:

• big weight;
• high price.

Pros:

• a light weight;
• noiselessness;
• stability;
• tightness;
• chemical resistance;
• ease of transportation;
• hygiene (easy to clean);
• versatility (suitable for storage and transportation of products for various purposes);
• the price is lower than metal ones.

Disadvantages:

• lack of a certificate of compliance with the requirements for the transport of dangerous goods from some manufacturers;
• a ban on service at gas stations in the Russian Federation;
• deformation under the influence of high temperature (in the sun).

By volume there are:

• small – up to 5 liters;
• medium – up to 10 l;
• large – 20-50 liters.

Neck diameter:

• with a narrow neck (29-45 mm);
• with a wide neck (50-90 mm).

By design:

• Horizontal – stable when transported in a car due to the wide base, but less comfortable for hand wear.
• Vertical – traditional, for transportation in a car they require fastening.
• Combined – consist of two compartments separated by a partition. Gasoline is poured into the larger compartment, engine oil into the smaller one.

The design includes:

• tank;
• neck;
• a cap with a lock or a plug with a thread;
• carrying handle.

For a canister, the method of closing is important. Two main ways:

• threaded cork;
• clamping mechanism.

Both have their pros and cons. The clamping mechanism is considered more reliable, but often in the summer the vapor pressure that occurs in the tank breaks it.

An ordinary threaded plug begins to twist hard over time, especially if it has corroded. In this case, lubricating the threads with oil will help, which will immediately improve rotation.

Important parameters

When choosing a metal container, pay attention to:

• volume;
• maximum internal burst pressure, at which the tightness and integrity of the tank is maintained;
• neck size;
• the presence of a special thread profile on the cover, which excludes the leakage of gasoline;
• the presence of a rubber seal in the mechanical lock and a blocking pin that prevents accidental opening of the canister;
• convenience;
• strength;
• corrosion resistance (metal quality).

When choosing a plastic canister, consider:

• volume;
• neck size;
• availability of a certificate of compliance with the requirements for the transport of dangerous goods;
• maximum internal burst pressure, at which the tightness and integrity of the tank is maintained;
• availability of information on safety at a temperature of -80 + 110 ° C for gasoline containers;
• reliability of the lock system;
• ease of use;
• plastic quality.

Secondary parameters

Such characteristics are traditionally few.

When choosing metal and plastic canisters, you can ignore:

• color design;
• canister shape and handle design;
• availability of packaging.

The best canisters for gasoline

Rating:

• metal sky way with anti-corrosion coating (vertical and horizontal, with a capacity of 10, 20 l, Russia);
• metal Handy GAS TANK (vertical and horizontal volume 5, 10, 20 l, Japan);
• steel Carfort with anti-corrosion coating (vertical and horizontal with a volume of 10, 20 l, China);
• steel Autoprofi with anti-corrosion coating (vertical and horizontal with a volume of 5, 10, 20 l, Russia);
• metal galvanized steel TD “Sorokin” (vertical and horizontal volume 10, 20, 25 l, Russia).

Designed for storage and transportation of petroleum products.

The main task is to create a reserve supply of fuel in case of long-distance trips, especially to sparsely populated areas where the network of filling stations is poorly developed, as well as a reserve supply for the operation of agricultural implements in the areas of country houses and summer cottages.

Characteristics of canisters for oil products:

• capacity (volume);
• maximum internal pressure at which integrity is maintained;
• material of manufacture;
• resistance to corrosion;
• reliability of the closing mechanism.

In addition to canisters with a volume of 5,10,20 liters – the most popular for storing and transporting gasoline, larger models (30,40,50 liters) are being sold.

Small canisters are convenient for transportation, they easily fit into the trunk of a car. Large containers are suitable for storing fuel in the garage or in the country.

The maximum internal pressure of metal containers must be at least 0.2 MPa, plastic – 0.25 MPa.

By design there are:

• whole (classic form);
• folding (polyethylene heat-resistant);
• knapsack (popular with the military and tourists).

According to the material of manufacture, containers for gasoline are divided into:

• aluminum;
• steel;
• stainless steel;
• from galvanized iron;
• plastic.

A container with an elongated neck is more convenient. Aluminum, steel, galvanized iron canisters can be painted or unpainted.

Painted models look more impressive, but unpainted models are considered better because of the inability to hide small defects in the material.

Plastic canisters generate static electricity: when the liquid rubs against the walls of the vessel, a spark can form, from which the fuel instantly flares up and an explosion occurs.

The best aluminum cans

Rating:

• Scovo, DEM MT (capacity 10, 20 l, consolidation of Russian Manufacturers – Demidovsky plant, Kamensk-Uralsk and Skovo LLC, Stupino);
• Steel (10, 20 l, China);
• Woxin metal (10, 20 l, China).

Aluminum canisters are designed for transportation and storage of water, gasoline and other liquid fuels.

Main characteristics:

• volume (5, 10, 20 l);
• the maximum internal pressure at which the tightness of the housing is maintained (0.2 MPa);
• load on the handle (at least twice the mass of the canister filled with water);
• neck size.

By design are made:

• With an air bag (located in the internal cavity of the body). When heated, the expanded volume of liquid enters the air bag, which communicates with the neck through a hollow tube.
• without air bag.

Aluminum containers can be:

• enamelled;
• polished;
• matte.

Canisters of this type, as a rule, have a classic rectangular shape of a parallelepiped with a volume of 10, 20 liters. Finding a 5L model is difficult. A container with an elongated neck is more convenient.

Closing mechanism:

• screw plug (with gasket);
• lapping plug (cover “bayonet clip”);
• lid latch.

The lapping plug is less unreliable, it often flies out of a pressure drop in the summer, like from a bottle of champagne.

Pros:

• not subject to corrosion;
• light in weight;
• cheaper than steel
• complete recycling.

Minuses:

• not suitable for long-term storage of food liquids;
• difficult to clean;
• easily deformed under mechanical stress;
• uniformity of form.

The best canisters for mixing gasoline and oil

Rating:

• ADA Fuel & Oil Canister (1l, five scales from 20:1 to 50:1, USA-China);
• DDE 647-703 (1.5 L, five scales, USA-China);
• Husqvarna 5776164-25 (3+1.5 l, Sweden);
• Champion С995 (6+3 l, detachable from each other, USA-China).

Designed for the preparation of fuel mixtures, in particular, gasoline with oil for the operation of two-stroke engines installed in most household power tools and units (chainsaws, lawn mowers, lawn mowers, garden vacuum cleaners).

Convenient for mixing liquids in the right proportions.

Distinctive design features:

• two communicating compartments: a larger volume for gasoline, a smaller one for oil;
• two necks;
• markings on the body to measure the required volume of liquids to be poured.

The scale is applied in parts. On the small compartment, up to five scales are applied in ratios – from 25:1 to 50:1 for preparing mixtures with different ratios of gasoline and oil.

Additional equipment includes:

• oil intake pump;
• receiving tank;
• funnel.

Characteristics of containers for mixing gasoline and oil:

• volume (1-5 l);
• ratio scales (20:1, 25:1, 30:1, 40:1, 50:1);
• scale division step (2, 5);
• the maximum shelf life of the liquid (2-3 months – with mineral oils, 1 month – with synthetic ones).

The necks are closed in two ways:

• threaded cover;
• cover lock.

Manufactured from high strength flame retardant plastic.

Pros:

• quick preparation of the fuel mixture of the desired composition;
• light weight;
• convenience in transportation.

Minuses:

• short shelf life of the fuel mixture: 2-3 months – based on mineral oils, 1 month – synthetic oils;
• can not be stored in a warm room for fire safety: the aging rate increases with increasing storage temperature.

The best canisters for drinking water

Rating:

• Tatonka Faltkanister (folding, volume 10 l, 20 l, lid with tap-valve, Germany);
• Sea To Summit Pack Tap (folding, volume 10 l, 20 l, lid with tap-valve, Austria);
• MO (one-piece cast, volume 10, 20, 28 l, threaded lid, without drain, BAK CJSC, Bashkiria-Russia);
• PKK (knapsack, volume 6.12.21 l, filling and drain outlets, threaded cap, SkyProm, Russia).

It is intended for transportation and storage of a stock of water. The main requirement for such models is that drinking water should not be oxidized for a long time. The container must be odorless, otherwise it will affect the taste of the water.

By design there are:

• solid cast (classic models, convenient for stationary storage);
• folding (take up little space when empty, light in weight);
• knapsack (in the form of a backpack with a volume of 6-21 liters, in demand among tourists and the military).

Production material:

• plastic (antistatic polypropylene, polyethylene);
• aluminum;
• stainless steel.

Plastic models are most in demand due to their light weight and the presence of folding models. The Austrian Sea To Summit Pack foldable jerrycans are made from double-layer foil-coated plastic with a durable nylon sheath, making them super durable.

Pros:

• additional supply of water;
• compactness;
• light weight;
• ease of transportation;
• tightness;

Minuses:

• limited shelf life of drinking water;

The best stainless steel canisters

Rating:

• Woxin metal (10, 20, 25 l, horizontal and vertical, China);
• Global Market (10, 20 l, vertical, Russia)
• Eurostandard (10, 20 l, vertical, Russia).

Made of stainless steel, they are highly resistant to corrosion in air and in aggressive environments. Therefore, they are suitable for transporting food products, including water and alcohol, as well as technical liquids.

Most stainless steel models have a classic rectangular shape of a vertical or horizontal type. Stainless steel canisters withstand an internal burst pressure of 0.2 MPa.

The design includes:

• container with a neck;
• cork with thread and gasket for closing the neck;
• carrying handle.

Additional equipment:

• a special air screw with a sealing washer for adjusting the pressure inside the tank;
• built-in plastic tube for fuel supply.

Available in volume – 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 25 liters.

Type advantages:

• resistance to corrosion;
• fire resistance;
• aesthetic glossy surface;
• strength to mechanical stress;
• frost resistance;
• good range of sizes.

Minuses:

• high price;
• heavier than other types.

The best canisters on wheels

Rating:

• Hydroller 8G (made of high-strength plastic, 30, 40, 50 l, Reliance, Canada);
• Fiamma Roil Tank (from high-strength plastic, volume 23, 30, 40 l, Portugal).

They are considered a tourist option, facilitating the transportation of a supply of drinking water and fuel. Volume – 20-50 liters. A line of canisters with wheels is usually offered by plastic model manufacturers.

The design includes:

• tank;
• wide mouth, which is easy to add ice and clean the container;
• ventilation hole;
• drain hose;
• liquid level indicator on the tank;
• built-in pair of wheels;
• stationary handle for moving the container.

Additional equipment:

• hidden valve for installing a suitable water pump;
• retractable handle.

They differ in overall dimensions, shape and volume. The shape of the canisters is a variation of the parallelepiped.

The liquid is poured in a horizontal position, then the container is installed in a vertical position on wheels for further movement. Horizontal capacity of large volume is convenient for transportation in the car.

Water canisters are divided into containers for:

• drinking water;
• waste (waste) water.

Pros:

• transporting a large volume container manually with minimal effort;
• a significant supply of drinking water during the journey;
• fit under the luggage compartment of all vehicles.

Minuses:

• high price.

Best plastic canister

Rating:

• Phantom (5, 10, 20 l, vertical for fuels and lubricants, Russia);
• Zipower (5, 10, 20 l, vertical for food and non-food products, Russia);
• Geri (5, 10, 20 l, expeditionary, USA);
• Extreme (5, 10, 20 l, expeditionary, Russia);
• Tatonka Faltkanister (5, 10 l, folding, Germany).
• canisters of the Perm plant of plastic products (10-50 l, vertical).

The most common type. It is used for transportation and storage of food and non-food liquids.

Main characteristics:

• volume (3-50 l);
• forms a (volumetric rectangular – a cube, a parallelepiped, a truncated pyramid, barrel-shaped);
• handle (cast handle on top or side, retractable for high-volume models on wheels);
• the presence of a measuring scale or a band for controlling the liquid level;
• design (horizontal, vertical, folding, forwarding, eurocanister, on wheels);
• Colour;
• screw cap for closing the mouth (with or without a tap).

They have increased flexibility and plasticity, taking their original shape after it is emptied.

Expeditionary flat canisters of a special shape with recesses according to the volume of the container for secure fastening are used to transport any liquids. This view can:

• securely and conveniently fasten inside or outside the car;
• use for ATVs (the only possible type of canister for this vehicle);
• as a seat in hiking trips;
• as an additional support under the body.

Manufactured from high strength polyethylene with thermal and chemical resistance. Food containers are made from food-grade polyethylene. Plastic models withstand internal pressure up to 0.25 MPa.

Type advantages:

• ease;
• resistance to mechanical damage;
• corrosion resistance;
• resistance to aggressive environments;
• tightness;
• universality;
• ease of transportation and storage.

Minuses:

• small temperature range of operation (-10+40-50°С);
• do not withstand mechanical damage by sharp objects:
• in the places where the handles are attached, low-quality plastic cracks.

The best canisters with a tap

Rating:

• Pressol (5-20 l, vertical, the crane is built in the case, Germany)
• Behroplast (5-60 l, vertical, built into the body, Germany);
• Sanplatec (5, 10, 20 l, vertical, built into the case, Russia);
• AceCamp Accordion Jerrycan (5.8, 10 l, folding, lid with tap, Germany).

They feature a faucet for easy draining of the liquid.

The design includes:

• capacity;
• drain tap;
• lid to cover the mouth.

Faucet installation options:

• in the lid;
• built into the canister at any level.

Manufacturers offer ready-made lids with a tap that are used with standard canisters. It is only necessary to choose the correct diameter of such a cover.

For example, the “Extreme” (Russia) faucet-lid with an inner diameter of 55 mm is suitable for a canister with a neck diameter of 55 mm.

Designs of containers with a crane:

• vertical;
• horizontal;
• folding;
• forwarding;
• on wheels.

Pros:

• convenience of draining water (on trips and expeditions where there is no drinking water);
• are used for washing, washing dishes in places with difficult access to water.

Minuses:

• when shaking in the car and in contact with other things, it may open;
• at the installation site of the faucet, low-quality plastic cracks and lets water through;
• more expensive than models without a crane.

The best wide-mouth canisters

Rating:

• Technochem by Rustam (vertical, 5 l, 10 l, neck diameter – 60 mm, Russia);
• Bürkle GmbH (vertical, 5.10.20 l, 88 mm, Germany);
• Alternative (canister with a tap, 17 l, 135 mm, “Bashplast” Russia).

Containers with a neck diameter exceeding 50 mm are considered to be wide-mouth canisters. As a rule, these are large-volume models – 20, 30, 40, 50 liters. Different manufacturers have different neck diameters for the same volume.

Main characteristics:

• volume:
• dimensions;
• neck diameter.

Containers with a very wide neck – 150-215 mm belong to the type of canister-barrel used to store a supply of water or technical liquids.

Wide mouths are typical for plastic containers. Metal models have a neck up to 55 mm. For closing in such canisters, screw caps are used.

Additionally, the tank is equipped with:

• drain tap;
• ventilation hole;
• measuring scale.

Pros:

• convenience of filling the container and using its contents;
• use of a vessel for transporting liquids and other foodstuffs (for example, live fish).

Minuses:

• accelerated leakage of contents when the container is suddenly dropped with the lid open.

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