The Bürkle Stainless Steel Laboratory Bucket is a hygienic, durable open container designed for mixing, decanting and transporting liquids and bulk materials in laboratory, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical and industrial QA/QC environments.
Manufactured from AISI 304 / 1.4301 stainless steel, the bucket features a high-gloss polished surface that is easy to clean, a wide open top for convenient filling and emptying, and an extra-sturdy movable carrying handle for transport.
The stainless steel construction is autoclavable, corrosion resistant and suitable for demanding hygienic environments. Its tapered, stackable design also helps reduce storage space when multiple buckets are used in a laboratory or production facility.
Available in 6 L, 10 L, 13 L and 15 L capacities, the Bürkle 2309 series provides a professional alternative to plastic buckets where durability, cleanability and stainless steel construction are preferred.
| Bürkle Part # | Capacity | Height | Top Diameter | Bottom Diameter |
| 2309-0006 | 6 L / 1.59 gal | 250 mm / 9.84 in. | 235 mm / 9.25 in. | 150 mm / 5.91 in. |
| 2309-0010 | 10 L / 2.64 gal | 275 mm / 10.83 in. | 265 mm / 10.43 in. | 170 mm / 6.69 in. |
| 2309-0013 | 13 L / 3.43 gal | 305 mm / 12.01 in. | 290 mm / 11.42 in. | 195 mm / 7.68 in. |
| 2309-0015 | 15 L / 3.96 gal | 305 mm / 12.01 in. | 320 mm / 12.60 in. | 215 mm / 8.46 in. |
| Capacity | Typical Applications |
| 6 L | Small batches, laboratory preparation, ingredient handling and smaller process samples |
| 10 L | General laboratory, QA/QC and production use where a manageable mid-size container is preferred |
| 13 L | Larger batch preparation, liquid transfer and production sampling without moving to the widest bucket |
| 15 L | Higher-volume mixing, ingredient handling, bulk samples and production transfer |
Bürkle manufactures the 2309 bucket series from 1.4301 stainless steel, equivalent to AISI 304.
AISI 304 is widely used in laboratory, food-processing and industrial equipment because it combines durability, cleanability and resistance to many common environments.
Unlike coated or plated containers, the bucket body itself is stainless steel, providing a durable surface for repeated professional use.
AISI 304 stainless steel provides good corrosion resistance for many applications, but it is not universally compatible with every acid, chloride, chemical or cleaning agent. Confirm suitability for the exact material, concentration, temperature and contact time before use.
The bucket has a high-gloss polished stainless steel surface.
The smooth finish reduces surface irregularities where product or residue could collect and makes the bucket easier to inspect and clean between uses.
This is particularly useful in environments where operators regularly change between ingredients, formulations, samples or production lots.
Bürkle specifies the stainless steel bucket as autoclavable, allowing the container to be incorporated into appropriate sterilization workflows.
This can be valuable in laboratory, pharmaceutical, food-processing and research environments where reusable containers must undergo thorough cleaning or sterilization between applications.
Autoclavable describes the material and product's suitability for sterilization. Always follow your facility's validated cycle, cleaning procedure and contamination-control requirements rather than assuming one sterilization procedure is appropriate for every application.
Bürkle specifically designs this laboratory bucket for mixing, decanting and transporting liquids and bulk goods.
Its wide open top provides convenient access when:
The bucket's wide upper diameter provides easy access for filling, pouring and removing material.
The open design is also useful when operators need to insert a scoop, spatula, mixer or other suitable handling tool.
Unlike Bürkle's plastic industrial buckets, this stainless steel bucket does not have a moulded pouring spout. Select the container style according to the level of pouring control required.
Each bucket uses a rounded movable carrying handle with an extra-sturdy bracket.
The handle makes it easier to move liquids, ingredients or bulk material between laboratory or production areas while allowing it to fold out of the way when the bucket is not being carried.
Filled weight depends on the density of the material being handled. Always use an appropriate lifting and material-handling procedure for the application.
The tapered bucket body uses a wider opening and narrower base, allowing empty buckets to be stacked for storage.
This can be particularly useful in food plants, production QA laboratories and facilities that maintain several dedicated buckets for different ingredients or processes.
Bürkle specifically identifies the stainless steel bucket for use in the food and animal feed industries.
The high-gloss stainless steel construction, easy-to-clean surface and autoclavable design make it relevant to suitable applications such as:
Facilities should confirm that the bucket, cleaning procedure and material-contact requirements are appropriate to their specific food-safety, allergen-control and sanitation program.
Bürkle also identifies pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing among the intended application areas for the stainless steel bucket.
Potential uses include:
Where the bucket forms part of a regulated manufacturing process, users should verify that cleaning, sterilization, validation and documentation requirements are appropriate to their quality system.
The stainless steel construction makes the Bürkle bucket useful for general laboratory and research applications where plastic containers are not preferred.
Typical laboratory uses may include:
Industrial laboratories and production teams can use the Bürkle stainless steel bucket where a durable, reusable and easily cleaned open container is required.
Potential applications include:
Cambridge offers both this stainless steel laboratory bucket and the Bürkle LLDPE Industrial Bucket with Metal Handle .
| Feature | Stainless Steel Bucket | LLDPE Industrial Bucket |
| Material | AISI 304 stainless steel | LLDPE |
| Autoclavable | Yes | Check process requirements |
| Pouring Spout | No | Yes |
| Graduation Scale | Not specified | 1 L graduations |
| Surface | High-gloss polished | White LLDPE |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter |
| Best Fit | Hygienic, reusable and sterilizable workflows | Economical routine transfer, mixing and pouring |
Choose the stainless steel bucket when durability, high-temperature sterilization and easy hygienic cleaning are priorities.
Choose the LLDPE industrial bucket when lighter weight, a pouring spout and graduated volume markings are more useful to the workflow.
| Specification | 6 L | 10 L | 13 L | 15 L |
| Bürkle Part Number | 2309-0006 | 2309-0010 | 2309-0013 | 2309-0015 |
| Capacity | 6 L | 10 L | 13 L | 15 L |
| Material | AISI 304 / 1.4301 stainless steel | AISI 304 / 1.4301 stainless steel | AISI 304 / 1.4301 stainless steel | AISI 304 / 1.4301 stainless steel |
| Finish | High-gloss polished | High-gloss polished | High-gloss polished | High-gloss polished |
| Height | 250 mm | 275 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Top Diameter | 235 mm | 265 mm | 290 mm | 320 mm |
| Bottom Diameter | 150 mm | 170 mm | 195 mm | 215 mm |
| Colour | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
| Handle | Movable, extra-sturdy bracket | Movable, extra-sturdy bracket | Movable, extra-sturdy bracket | Movable, extra-sturdy bracket |
| Autoclavable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stackable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pouring Spout | No | No | No | No |
The Bürkle 2309 series is manufactured from 1.4301 stainless steel, equivalent to AISI 304.
Cambridge offers 6 L, 10 L, 13 L and 15 L capacities, depending on current availability.
Yes. Bürkle specifies the stainless steel bucket as autoclavable and suitable for sterilization.
Bürkle specifically identifies food and animal feed production among the typical application areas for this bucket. Facilities should still confirm that their cleaning, sanitation and material-contact requirements are satisfied for the specific process.
Bürkle identifies pharmaceutical environments as an intended application. Regulated users should confirm that the bucket and their cleaning, sterilization and documentation procedures meet their specific quality-system requirements.
Bürkle describes the AISI 304 construction as corrosion and acid resistant, but compatibility varies considerably by chemical, concentration, temperature and exposure time. Always verify compatibility for the specific substance before use.
No. The Bürkle 2309 stainless steel bucket has a wide open rim but does not have the moulded pouring spout found on several Bürkle plastic bucket models.
Bürkle does not specify a graduated volume scale on the 2309 stainless steel bucket. If approximate volume graduations are important, consider a graduated bucket or separate volumetric measuring equipment.
Yes. Bürkle specifically describes the stainless steel bucket as stackable for space-efficient storage.
Stainless steel provides a rigid, durable and autoclavable container with a highly polished surface. Plastic buckets are generally lighter and may offer features such as pouring spouts or graduations. The best choice depends on your sample, cleaning requirements, chemical compatibility and workflow.
Yes. Bürkle identifies the bucket for transporting, decanting and mixing both liquids and bulk materials.
No lid is listed as part of the standard Bürkle 2309 stainless steel bucket. It is an open container designed for mixing, transfer and material handling.
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Bürkle stainless steel buckets and related laboratory material-handling products in Canada for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, chemical, industrial QA/QC and research applications.
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies Bürkle sampling, material-handling and laboratory products across Canada.
If you are unsure whether stainless steel or plastic is appropriate for your application, send us the material being handled, required volume, approximate filled weight, cleaning or sterilization requirements and any chemical-compatibility requirements.
Material, capacity, cleaning method, pouring requirements and chemical compatibility can all affect which laboratory or production bucket is the best fit.
Send Cambridge your application and we can help compare stainless steel, LLDPE, HDPE and polypropylene Bürkle containers.
