5 Gallon Buckets - 100 Mil BPA-Free Food-Grade - 1 Count
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HEAVY-DUTY 5-GALLON FOOD-GRADE BUCKET
Engineered from BPA-free, FDA-compliant HDPE, this 5-gallon bucket delivers uncompromising strength for food processing, brewing, agriculture, emergency storage, and countless industrial tasks. At a rugged 100-mil wall thickness, it outperforms standard pails, with polish-finished sidewalls that both present well to customers and rinse clean in seconds.
Reinforcing ribs preserve shape under heavy loads, while a tapered profile allows nesting to save space between uses. Built for real-world extremes, the bucket accepts hot fills up to 180°F and is equally at home in the freezer—making it a true all-season workhorse.
MADE IN THE USA
Manufactured in the USA under strict GMP and HACCP oversight for dependable, repeatable quality.
WHY CHOOSE THIS BUCKET?
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
Bulk Food Storage
BPA-free, food-grade HDPE and a tight-sealing gasket lid make these pails ideal for grains, dry goods, pickling brines, and other large-volume kitchen staples.
Emergency Water & Prep
Hot-fill capability to 180 °F and freezer tolerance let you safely store potable water, survival rations, or emergency kits for long-term preparedness.
Construction & Trade Materials
100-mil thick walls and reinforced ribs handle paints, adhesives, drywall compound, and job-site debris while the wire handle with grip ensures easy transport.
Gardening & Homesteading
Use as feed buckets, worm bins, hydroponic reservoirs, or compost tea brewers—UV-stable HDPE resists outdoor conditions season after season.
ENGINEERED CONSTRUCTION
These 5-gallon pails are purpose-built for demanding food, chemical, and industrial applications, combining premium raw materials with smart design details to maximize safety and service life:
- Molded from BPA-free, food-grade HDPE that meets FDA guidelines for direct food contact
- Extra-heavy 100 mil wall thickness resists impacts and rough handling
- Polished exterior finish delivers an attractive, easy-to-clean surface
- Space-saving tapered profile enables secure nesting of empty pails for reduced storage footprint
KEY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
5.0 gal (18.9 L) working volume; 5.52 gal (20.9 L) overflow
Hot-fill compatible up to 180 °F (82 °C) and suitable for freezer applications
Designed for safe stacking
Compatible Lid
Complete your storage solution with Gasketed Tear-Strip Lids; Gamma Seal Lids; Lids with Pour Spout; Padded Lids; Easy-Off Lids
PRODUCT FEATURES
Are these 5-gallon buckets suitable for harvesting and storing produce?
Yes, these BPA-free HDPE buckets are ideal for field harvesting, washing, sorting, and bulk storage of fresh produce. Their rugged 100-mil walls, reinforced ribs, and convenient wire or all-plastic handles stand up to daily agricultural use while the food-grade resin keeps contents safe.
Are these 5-gallon buckets safe for direct food contact?
Absolutely. The buckets are molded from FDA-compliant, BPA-free high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and are manufactured in a facility audited to GMP and HACCP principles, making them fully suitable for direct contact with food ingredients, beverages, or finished goods.
What temperature range can these food-grade buckets withstand?
These pails are rated for hot-fill applications up to 180 °F (82 °C) when the proper liners or gaskets are used, and they remain structurally sound in standard freezer environments, making them versatile for both hot-pack and cold-storage operations.
Can these BPA-free buckets be used in freezer applications?
Yes. The HDPE construction maintains impact strength at sub-zero temperatures, so the buckets perform reliably in walk-in coolers and other cold-chain environments without cracking or deforming.
Are these food-grade buckets suitable for hot foods or liquids?
Yes. With a hot-fill capability up to 180 °F (82 °C), these 5-gallon pails can be safely filled with soups, sauces, brines, or other hot products.
How thick are the walls on these 5-gallon buckets?
Each bucket features heavy-duty 100-mil (0.100-inch) walls—roughly twice the thickness of many economy pails—providing exceptional rigidity, drop resistance, and long service life in commercial settings.
Are these buckets environmentally friendly?
Yes. The pails are made from #2 HDPE, one of the most widely recycled plastics in municipal curbside programs. After their service life they can be rinsed, recycled, and re-processed into new consumer or industrial products, supporting circular-economy initiatives.
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