What is the capacity of a plastic oil drum in liters?
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The standard capacity of a plastic oil drum is 200 liters. Below is the relevant information: 1. Introduction to oil drums: An oil drum, which is a barrel used for holding oil, is mostly made of iron or plastic in a cylindrical shape. The 200L oil drum sealer (crimping pliers) is specifically designed for sealing the internationally standard 200-liter (53-gallon) large-capacity oil drums. It has a diameter of 80CM and a height of 120CM. Initially, petroleum transactions were mostly conducted in barrels. 2. Historical background: Originally invented by Germans on the eve of World War II, it was primarily used to transport the crucial military resource—gasoline, making it a typical product of war. Before World War II, the German High Command had already formulated the strategy of blitzkrieg, which required large quantities of gasoline for thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, and trucks in battle. Thus, the Germans invented the oil drum. The German High Command foresaw this issue and designed the container for gasoline, known as the oil drum. By 1939, before the German invasion of Poland, they already had tens of thousands of oil drums.