Fire-Safe Oily Rag Bin 52 l, 47-87

Why oily rags must never go in an ordinary waste bin

Rags soaked in oil, paint or solvents heat up on their own as they oxidise and, once enough of them build up, can catch fire without any external source of ignition. The 47-87 bin controls this risk in two ways: it prevents heat from building up and limits the supply of oxygen.

How it works

• Self-closing lid – when you release the pedal, the lid drops and seals the bin, so even if a flame starts, it is starved of air and goes out.
• Raised base – air circulates beneath the bin, so the contents heat up less and heat is not transferred to the floor.
• Pedal – hands stay free and clean, and the lid is not opened unnecessarily.
• Galvanised, red-painted steel – does not rust even in damp workshops, is non-combustible and highly visible.

Technical data

Which size do you need

52 l is the right choice for a single repair area or paint station where rags are taken out once per shift. For a smaller workbench, the 38 l model 47-86 is enough, while a busy workshop should go for the 79 l bin 47-88.