Constructing theSeamless - Stainless SteelNitric Packaging forGeneral Container

March 30th, 2010

Welding

Stainless body sheet is loaded into butt welder

Welding

Body sheet is welded

Welding

Inner weld discoloration

Passivation

Passivation of the outer weld removes carbon and discoloration

After inserting ro-bars, ends and foot rings are welded in place.

Weld tips are automatically fed.

Welded drum from back side of welder.

In-Line Leakproofness Tester

Close up of testing rotation feature

Welded drum undergoing Leakproofness Test

Verification of Bottom Embossment

per CFR 178.153(b).

Filling the drum with Citric Passivation solution

Rotating drum withCitric Passivation solution

for 30 minutes

Test indicator of successful passivation - no trace of carbon discoloration.

No trace of carbon discoloration

Inside view of drum after solution is emptied

Drying the interior of the drum.

Neutralizing the drum exterior

Final Wiping

UN label affixed, and drum is bagged

Boxed

Palletized

Ready to ship

Marty, Howie, Brian,

Thank you for your patienceand support!

Howard + Dean