In Focus: Lisle 4.5 Gallon Oval Drain Pan

Aug. 6, 2020

The oval drain pans feature a 60 percent larger catch area than the previous design for easier fluid draining.

The Lisle Corporation 4.5 Gallon Oval Drain Pans, Nos. 17972 and 17982, feature a larger catch area for easier fluid draining. The drain pans have a height of 6.25” to fit in tight spaces and their smooth pan design is easy to wipe out and clean. They also feature a 1.125" outer diameter spout for quick and easy pouring of used fluids into most jugs, as well as has an anti-splash lip to prevent spilling when carrying or pouring. They are made of high density polyethylene material that is resistant to chemicals and solvents. The drain pans come in two colors: 17972 is black for oil and 17982 is green for coolant.

Application

The oval drain pans feature an outer diameter spout for quick and easy pouring of used fluids into most jugs, and the anti-splash lip helps prevent spilling when carrying or pouring.

Features and benefits

Sixty percent larger catch area than the previous design for easier fluid draining.
The spout fits most jug openings for easy transferring.
Smooth pan design is easy to wipe out and clean.

Selling points

Made of high-density polyethylene material that is resistant to chemicals and solvents.
The 6.25" pan height fits in tight spaces, while the 1.125" outer diameter spout allows for quick and easy pouring of used fluids into most jugs.
The anti-splash lip helps prevent spilling when carrying or pouring.
Multiple hand positions for carrying.

Origin

The company designed the drain pans because the molds for their existing drain pans wore out and so they viewed this as an opportunity to improve the design. The company made some improvements and were able to keep the same size capacity (4.5 gallons), as well as the same price as their old drain pans.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

Made of high-density polyethylene material that is resistant to chemicals and solvents. The drain pan has a capacity of 4.5 gallons and weighs 2.5 lbs. The No. 17972 drain pan is for oil, while the No. 17982 drain pan is for coolant.