Top Load Rating
Top Load Rating
The maximum static load a filled container can bear from above, e.g., 450 lbs for standard 5-gallon pails.
Top load rating specifies the maximum static weight a filled container can support from above without deforming or failing. Standard 5-gallon HDPE pails typically have a top load rating of 400-500 lbs (e.g., 450 lbs). This rating determines how many filled containers can be safely stacked in warehouse storage and during shipping. Top load ratings are tested under controlled conditions per ASTM standards.