What size is a 1000 LTR IBC tank?
1200mm x 1000mm
New 1000 litre IBC container, suitable for hazardous & non-hazardous filling goods. Fitted with heavy duty plastic pallet & fully galvanized cage. Standard fittings include:- 50mm ETFE butterfly valve (2inch), 150mm top cap & tamper evident seals (6inch). Dimensions Appx:- 1200mm x 1000mm (foot print) x 1160mm high.
How do I clean my IBC tank?
So the most effective means of sterilising an IBC Tank is by using a water-soluble caustic solution at a sufficient concentration to destroy the biological hazards in the tank. The tank will then need to be flushed out with plenty of water in order to remove chemical residues – which also may spoil the product.
What is a 1000L IBC?
IBC containers are plastic intermediate bulk containers designed to store 1000L of hazardous or non-hazardous liquids or solvents. IBC containers also, called IBC tanks, plastic IBCs or IBC plastic water tanks, are commonly used by remote operators, such as mining companies, farming communities or refueling suppliers.
What is an IBC tank used for?
An IBC water tank is a container designed to safely store large quantities of liquids. IBC tanks are square or rectangular in shape, and are fitted with nozzles and valves to allow liquids to be poured into the tank or emptied with ease. The ultimate purpose of an IBC tank is to store liquids.
What size is an IBC container?
45 in × 45 in
An average IBC base dimension is 45 in × 45 in (1,143 mm × 1,143 mm). When compared to pallets of drums, IBC tanks are capable of carrying equivalent volumes in less shipping space and in significantly less steps, both manufacturing and logistic.
What is IBC packaging?
An intermediate bulk container (IBC) is a type of container that is used to transport liquids, pastes and solids. An intermediate bulk container can be made out of many different materials. It is termed “intermediate” because it is bigger than a drum, but smaller than a tank.
How many Litres are in a shipping container?
Container capacity ranges from around 400 litres to 3000 litres depending on the purpose, materials, and dimensions of the tote. One of the most common models with a plastic liner and steel cage has a capacity of 1000 litres.
Who uses IBC containers?
What is an IBC Tote? Commonly called IBC totes, these vessels are widely used in the hygienic processing industries to move and store bulk liquid and dry ingredients. They provide a more efficient solution than the ubiquitous 55-gallon steel drums commonly used for storing and moving ingredients.
Do IBC tanks need cage?
Each rigid IBC tank is equipped with a cage for stability. While the cube-shaped tanks generally have a bottle made of dense yet lightweight plastic, they require further stabilization. It also acts as a base piece to the tank, allowing it to be moved easily with a pallet jack.