Fully enclosed drum stores are the secure option in the range — lockable steel units for storing 205-litre drums outside, or anywhere security matters. UK-manufactured by GPC Industries, they come in six configurations: vertical stores for 1, 2 or 4 drums (DH241Z, DH242Z, DH244Z) and horizontal dispensing stores for 1, 2 or 4 drums (DH201Z, DH202Z, DH204Z).
Built for outdoor, secure storage
Every unit is fully screened with doors on 3-point locking — single-drum stores have one door, 2 and 4-drum stores have two. Doors carry high and low-level venting, so vapours don't accumulate inside the store while the contents stay out of sight and under lock. Vertical units are fitted with galvanised grid floors; horizontal units have an open-topped sump beneath the drum cradles to catch drips from tap dispensing. Note that a forklift is needed to unload these units on delivery.
Vertical or horizontal?
Choose vertical for sealed drums awaiting use — bungs up, compact footprint. Choose horizontal where you dispense by gravity from a tap: the cradle-and-sump layout is the same arrangement as our open horizontal drum stores, enclosed and lockable. If you only need weather protection without security, covered drum storage does that for less; inside a building, open vertical drum storage keeps things simple. Our covered & enclosed drum stores guide compares the options unit by unit.
Whatever the format, containment and COSHH duties still apply — see storing oil drums safely for the 110%/25% bund rule, the hazardous storage range for chemical cabinets, and drum handling equipment for moving drums safely.
Fully enclosed drum store FAQs
What are fully enclosed drum stores?
Lockable steel stores for 205-litre drums, for use outside or wherever security matters.
Which models are there?
Vertical stores for 1, 2 and 4 drums (DH241Z, DH242Z, DH244Z) and horizontal stores for 1, 2 and 4 drums (DH201Z, DH202Z, DH204Z).
How do the doors lock?
All units have 3-point locking. 1-drum units have one door and 2 and 4-drum units have two doors.
Are they ventilated?
Yes. The doors have high and low level venting.
What is inside the vertical and horizontal units?
Vertical units are fitted with galvanised grid floors. Horizontal units have an open topped sump.
Vertical or horizontal?
Vertical suits sealed drums awaiting use. Horizontal suits tap dispensing by gravity from the drum.
How are they delivered?
The product data notes that a forklift is needed to unload these units, so confirm access before delivery.
Do I still need a bund?
Yes. Containment must hold 110% of the largest container or 25% of the total, whichever is greater. See spill containment.
What if I only need weather protection?
Covered drum storage protects from rain without locking. Inside a building, open vertical or horizontal drum stores may be enough.
