Switching from metal to plastic jerry cans for our construction site
We run a construction company in Dubai and we've always used metal jerry cans for diesel and petrol at our sites, but I'm honestly getting tired of the constant issues. The metal ones rust, they're heavy to carry around, and the paint chips off which makes them look unprofessional. Plus when they get dented the caps don't seal properly anymore and we end up with fuel leaking all over the back of our trucks. I've been looking at plastic alternatives and found a decent selection at the https://www.crateco.ae/category-products-list/jerry-cans website. The Jerry Cans section shows a good variety of sizes and colors, including 20-liter ones with airtight seals that look like they'd be much lighter and easier to handle. They're made from HDPE which should be resistant to fuels and chemicals, and the UN rating gives me some confidence in their safety. But I'm curious about how well the plastic holds up with daily use in a rough construction environment where they get thrown around a bit. Do they crack easily if dropped? And how do they handle being left in direct sunlight all day? I know the metal ones get hot as hell to touch but they don't melt or warp. I'm pretty keen on making the switch for the weight and handling benefits but I want to make sure I'm not trading one set of problems for another.





