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High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools

Speed up your higher volume pail or 16 gallon drum closing operation

Closes all lugs in a single stroke

Manual and air-operated UN and non-UN models

Here’s a fast and effective method for closing moderate to high volumes of steel pails. Just place the tool over top of the cover, push down on the twin handles and the malleable iron jaws crimp all the lugs at once. Tools for light gauge pails are aluminum alloy for strength and light weight. Tools for heavier gauge UN-type pails are steel. Supplied with a grease fitting for easy maintenance and long tool life.

Manually Operated Tools have long handles with hand contoured grip for low-effort operation.

Manual Model 16BNS-UN has a non-sparking brass head for use in flammable areas.

Air-Operated Tools have dual handles to keep hands away from pinch points. Each handle is equipped with an on/off thumb control for added safety and ease of operation. Designed for overhead spring or counterbalance mounting. Requires 90 PSI air supply.

Note: All Manual Tools require sending a sample pail/container to the lug closer manufacturer to ensure a proper seal.

Air Operated Tools 16A requires a sample of the 24 gauge pail only. 16P-UN does not require a pail sample. 20A requires a sample of the 16 gallon 24 gauge container.

Call BASCO Customer Service at 1.800.776.3786 for assistance.

Shown 16B

	QTY	SKU	Container Size (gal.)	Max. Gauge	Nominal Dia. (in.)	Wt.	1+	3+
Manual, 2 Gallon, 20 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Pail Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		12B-UN	2	20	8 1/2	33 lbs.	$1,434.20	$1,380.70

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Manual 5 Gallon, 26 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		16B	11 1/4"	5 gal.	26, 28	Aluminum	23 lb.	$660.80

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Manual, 5 Gallon, 20 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		16B-UN	11 1/4"	5 gal.	20, 22, 24	Steel	33 lb.	$1,211.50

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Non-Sparking Manual, 5 Gallon, 20 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		16BNS-UN	11 1/4"	5 gal.	20, 22, 24	Brass	34 lb.	$1,321.60

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Manual, 16 Gallon, 26 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		20B	13 15/16"	16 gal.	24	Aluminum	45 lb.	$1,321.60

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Air, 5 Gallon, 24 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		16A	11 1/4"	5 gal.	24, 26, 28	Aluminum	37 lb.	$2,270.35

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Air, 5 Gallon, 20 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		16P-UN	11 1/4"	5 gal.	20, 24	Steel	55 lb.	$3,550.00

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	Wt.	1+
Air, 16 Gallon, 24 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools								Price / EACH
		20A	13 15/16"	16 gal.	24	Steel	58 lb.	$2,063.95

	QTY	SKU	Container Size (gal.)	Max. Gauge	Nominal Dia. (in.)	Wt.	1+	3+
Manual, 2 Gallon, 26 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		12B	2	26	8 1/2	20 lbs.	$869.20	$836.80

	QTY	SKU	Container Size (gal.)	Max. Gauge	Nominal Dia. (in.)	Wt.	1+	3+
Air, 2 Gallon, 24 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		12A	2	24	8 1/2	27 lbs.	$2,506.60	$2,409.05

	QTY	SKU	Container Size (gal.)	Max. Gauge	Nominal Dia. (in.)	Wt.	1+
Air, Light Wt. Model, 5 Gallon, 20 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		16PLW-UN	5	20	11 1/4	48 lbs.	$3,632.55

	SKU	Container Size (gal.)	Max. Gauge	Nominal Dia. (in.)	Wt.	1+	3+
Manual, 16 Gallon, 26 Ga. Max - High Efficiency Manual Lug Closing Tools						Price / EACH
	10B *	16	26	14	23 lbs.	$913.65	$879.55
* 10B closes lugs in two strokes

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Semi-Automatic Plastic Pail Closer

Closes 1-5 gallon non-UN and UN plastic pails*
Adjusts to fit different pail heights up to 14 1/2"
Food grade model available

Production-type closing station increases pail closing efficiency. 2-palm safety interlock controls keep operator's hands away from pinch points. Powered by an air operated cylinder with a 6” bore and 3” stroke. Requires 80–100 PSI air supply. Equipped with a painted carbon steel pressure plate for non-UN and UN-rated plastic pails and a 304 stainless steel pressure plate for food grade closing operations. Pressure plate applies even pressure for positive seal and features a "burp" plug that eliminates trapped air before the seal is made. Frame is made of carbon steel. Overall height is 45”.

*These units are designed for closing plastic pails only. The head is not interchangeable with a lug closing head.

Note: A sample pail must be sent to the pail closer manufacturer to ensure a proper seal.

Call BASCO Customer Service at 1.800.776.3786 for assistance.

	QTY	SKU	Application	Pail size	Pressure Plate/Burp Plug	Wt.	1+
UN-Rated, 1-6 Gallon - Semi-Automatic Plastic Pail Closer							Price / EACH
		GM91P-UN	UN	1-5 gal.	Steel	340 lb.	$3,364.30

	QTY	SKU	Application	Pail size	Pressure Plate/Burp Plug	Wt.	1+
UN-Rated, Food Grade, 1-6 Gallon - Semi-Automatic Plastic Pail Closer							Price / EACH
		GM91P-UNSS	UN Food Grade	1-5 gal.	304 Stainless	340 lb.	$3,700.75

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Manual Lug Closing Tools

Just the ticket for low-volume pail closing tasks

Closes Non-UN 1, 3, 3.5, 5 or 6 gallon steel pails with lug covers

Durable cast aluminum frame with hardened jaws

Using ordinary tools to close lug cover steel pails is a waste of time and effort and it’s hard to get a positive seal. Use this handy labor saving tool instead.

Note: If closing UN-rated steel pails, see our manual UN Closing tools and Semi-Automatic closing tools or call BASCO Customer Service at 1.800.776.3786 for assistance.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Diameter	Pail size	Wt.	1+
3, 3.5, 5, 6 Gallon, 4 Lug - Manual Lug Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		4B5	4-lug closing tool	11 1/4"	3, 3.5, 5, and 6 gal.	6 lb.	$135.80

	QTY	SKU	Description	Diameter	Pail size	Wt.	1+	3+
1 Gallon, 2 Lug - Manual Lug Closing Tools							Price / EACH
		2B1	2-lug closing tool	6 1/2"	1 gal.	6 lb.	$379.95	$369.40

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Semi-Automatic Lug Closer

Ideal for larger volume closing operations
Adjusts to fit 1 gallon to 16 gallon containers with lug covers*

Production-type closing station increases pail closing efficiency. Seals cover and crimps all 16 cover lugs simultaneously. 2-palm safety interlock controls keep operator's hands away from pinch points. Powered by an air operated cylinder with a 6” bore and 5” stroke. Requires 80–100 PSI air supply. Frame is made of carbon steel. Heads are made of different metals depending on the type of lug cover being closed: Brass (spark-resistant for use in flammable areas), Aluminum (for non-UN containers) and Steel (for UN containers). Closing jaws on all units are made of malleable iron. Adjusts to accommodate containers 6-1/2” to 20” H. Overall height of unit is 69”.

*Closing both steel and plastic pails? Purchase a pressure plate and burp plug for closing plastic pails, sold separately in the table below. The burp plug helps release air from the pail before the pressure plate seals on the lid. Pressure plate and burp plug are both necessary for closing plastic pails.

Note: A sample pail must be sent to the pail closer manufacturer to ensure a proper seal.

Call BASCO Customer Service at 1.800.776.3786 for assistance.

Shown GM91L16

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	No. of Lugs	Wt.	1+
1 Gallon, 8 Lug, 26 Ga. Max - Semi-Automatic Lug Closer									Price / EACH
		GM91L8	6 1/2"	1 gal.	26, 28	Brass	8	440 lb.	$3,691.30

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	No. of Lugs	Wt.	1+
2 Gallon, 12 Lug, 26 Ga. Max - Semi-Automatic Lug Closer									Price / EACH
		GM91L12	8 1/2"	2 gal.	26, 28	Aluminum	12	440 lb.	$3,691.30

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	No. of Lugs	Wt.	1+
5 Gallon, 16 Lug, 26 Ga. Max - Semi-Automatic Lug Closer									Price / EACH
		GM91L16	11 1/4"	5 gal.	26, 28	Aluminum	16	440 lb.	$3,700.25

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	No. of Lugs	Wt.	1+
UN-Rated 5 Gallon, 16 Lug, 20 Ga. Max - Semi-Automatic Lug Closer									Price / EACH
		GM91L16-UN	11 1/4"	5 gal.	20, 22, 24	16	Steel	440 lb.	$4,357.20

	QTY	SKU	Container I.D.	Container Size	Gauge	Head	No. of Lugs	Wt.	1+
16 Gallon, 20 Lug, 20 Ga. Max - Semi-Automatic Lug Closer									Price / EACH
		GM91L20	13 15/16"	16 gal.	24	Steel	20	440 lb.	$4,240.65

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High-Production Sealing System Pail Lid Closer

Lid closes round, square, and UN plastic pails, 5"- 18" high

Eliminates manual effort and improper closure

Consistent and positive closure every time

Container is conveyed between powered upper and lower belts. Gently squeezes the cover on and expels trapped air. Handwheel adjustable height controls are easy to set and re-set. Easily integrates into existing conveyor systems. 1/2 hp 115 volt AC, single-phase electric motor.

	QTY	SKU	Container Ht. (in.)	Description	Dim. L x W x H (in.)	Max. Closing Rate	Wt.	1+
High-Production Sealing System Pail Lid Closer								Price / EACH
		PM359	5–18	Pail lid closer	58 x 31 x 55	1200/hour	740 lbs.	$13,378.70

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Plastic Pail Closer

Got a lot of pails to close? Close them single-handedly

One Handle operation
Closes standard Non-UN plastic pails up to 14 1/2" high *
Built-in "burp" plug eliminates air during closing

One pull of the handle provides even sealing pressure to ensure a positive seal of lid to pail. Spring-loaded handle returns to up position when released. Closing height is adjustable by hand to accommodate 1, 3 and 5 gallon standard plastic pails. Frame and pressure plate are made of carbon steel with a painted finish. Overall height of unit is 37-1/2” with handle in the up position.

*This pail closer is not designed for closing UN plastic pails. It closes non-UN pails only.

Note: A sample pail must be sent to the pail closer manufacturer to ensure a proper seal.

Call BASCO Customer Service at 1.800.776.3786 for assistance.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	2+
Plastic Pail Closer					Price / EACH
		AG91P	Manual plastic pail closer	165 lb.	$1,435.65	$1,396.25

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4 IN 1 Bucket Tool

One of the handiest tools you'll ever use!

Fits easily into your pocket
Opens steel or plastic pails and paint cans
Seals paint can lids

Pocket-size tool is always handy and ready to use. Use the pointed end to open paint cans and steel pail lugs. Seal paint can lids with the other end. Opens regular (non-UN) plastic pail lids with the hooked lifter. Doubles as an ergonomic handle; fits over traditional gallon paint can bail and 5 gallon pail handle. Made of high impact plastic, steel and formed rubber finger gripper. Lightweight and conveniently sized at 6-3/4” L x 2” at its widest point, it easily fits into your pocket.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+
4 IN 1 Bucket Tool					Price / EACH
		4N1	Multi-use bucket tool	1 lb	$4.35

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Bucket Buster Pail Opener

Here's an opening tool that will save your pails

Opens UN rated pails with very little effort

No pressure placed on top of cover

Unique positive spring-action tool opens covers from the side of the pail. Lever action gets under the skirt of the cover and lifts it almost straight up, minimizing damage to the cover skirt. Heavy gauge steel construction, with rubber handle.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
Bucket Buster Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		BB50	Bucket Buster pail opener	1.5 lb.	$17.60	$16.95	$16.15

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3 in 1 Pail Opener

One tool takes care of all the plastic pail tasks!

Cuts, Lifts, Re-seals
Opens UN-rated plastic pails

This handy pail opener removes pail lids with the tightest of seals – ideal for use with UN-rated pails. The cutting head slits slotted covers without damaging the cover gasket. Claw end removes covers without slots. Flip the tool over and use as a hammer to reseal the lid. Cast aluminum tool is 21” long for great leverage.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
3 in 1 Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		3N1	3 in 1 pail opener	1.25 lb.	$38.55	$36.65	$34.75

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High Leverage Pail Opener

Maximum length, maximum leverage

Unique angled design eliminates cover distortion

Opens non-UN plastic pails

Cast aluminum, 16" long

Shown M1-LIFTER

This is the longest pail cover lifter available, makes easy work of even the most stubborn pail covers. Tool lifts the cover by pulling down over the center of the cover rather than from the edge, so all your effort goes into lifting the cover, not the pail. Cast aluminum alloy wrench has “I-beam” handle for super strength.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
High Leverage Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		M1-LIFTER	High Leverage pail opener	.5 lb.	$14.75	$14.05	$13.30

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Aluminum Pail Opener Opens Plastic and Steel Covers

Economical and easy to carry tool

Convenient length for carrying
Opens most non-UN plastic pail covers
Screwdriver tip for opening steel lug covers

Simply place plastic pail in a corner or against a wall and work around the rim in three positions (three, six, and nine o'clock) to remove the lid easily. Pressure pad and large hook at working end of tool helps prevent damage to the pail. Open steel pail lugs by using the screwdriver style tip at the end of the handle to pry them open. High strength, lightweight aluminum. 12-1/4" long for better leverage. Stores and carries easily.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
Aluminum Pail Opener Opens Plastic and Steel Covers					Price / EACH
		18	Aluminum pail opener	.5 lb.	$13.85	$13.15	$12.05

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Shorty Aluminum Pail Opener

Convenience, durability, and economy in one tool

Easily opens non-UN plastic pail covers

Only 8 1/4" long, small enough to carry in a pocket

Durable cast aluminum tool grabs cover tightly for lifting. Integral finger grooves on the handle provide a non-slip grip.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
Shorty Aluminum Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		L805	Shorty aluminum pail opener	.5 lb.	$9.70	$8.65	$7.55

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Non-Metallic Pail Opener

So inexpensive you can give one to everyone

Low cost opener for non-UN plastic pails

100% Polystyrene

9" pocket-size handle

Handy pocket-sized tool is great for areas where metal contamination might be a concern. Feather light tool slips into any pocket. If you ship your product in plastic pails, give your customers a break -- this inexpensive tool is ideal as a promotional item.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+	12+	24+
Non-Metallic Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		1120	Polystyrene pail opener	.5 lb.	$5.00	$4.80	$4.55	$4.35	$4.10

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5 Gallon Pail Opener

"Jack-Of-All-Trades" tool is super versatile

Opens steel and plastic pails
Solid steel construction

Super strong steel tool has a working point for almost every pail task. End hook opens steel pail lugs; opposite end reseals lugs. Includes cutter for plastic pail lids and side tong to pry off plastic lids. Plastic handle grip increases leverage and is easier on the hands.

	QTY	SKU	Description	Wt.	1+	3+	6+
5 Gallon Pail Opener					Price / EACH
		PAL-5	Pail opener for steel & plastic	2 lb.	$20.30	$19.30	$18.25


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