{"id":1596,"date":"2023-03-16T15:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T21:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntotank.com\/blog\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2023-03-31T12:07:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T18:07:32","slug":"5-types-of-ibc-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntotank.com\/blog\/5-types-of-ibc-containers","title":{"rendered":"IBC Totes | 5 Types of IBC Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs, IBC totes, pallet tanks<\/em>) are available in various model types, manufacturing materials and storage volumes to suit a wide range of work uses, scenarios, and conditions. Across company and industry sectors, there are five main types of IBCs that are commonly chosen for specific work cases. They include water, chemical, oil and gas, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and food grade IBCs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The engineering and design standards of these IBC types provide a highly effective and efficient alternative to similar portable containers and are easier to handle, safer to use, and overall more resourceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The five IBC types are manufactured from durable metal alloys, industrial strength plastic or are a composite of the two materials. The various IBC containers<\/a> provide significant resistance to application stress and commodity corrosion. IBCs are standardized according to governmental law codes and independent authorities to provide a consistent, reliable, and versatile cargo tank that is, often times, long-term reusable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantages of an IBC’s engineering contribute to every facet of container use when it comes to shipping, logistics, labor, cargo security, loss of product, disposal and potential liability concerns. Considering these advantages, it can perhaps be easily understood why companies look to these 5 types of IBC containers as go-to choices for their applications and handling of business commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water IBCs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Water IBCs are the most used IBC type and specifically includes the well-known poly caged tote<\/a>, also called a composite IBC. Water IBCs are both standardized and certified for use with: pure, potable drinking water, non-potable water, water used for production or processes, to handle wastewater, as well as in rainwater and aquaponic water systems. Common industries that use Water IBCs include agriculture, manufacturing of goods and chemicals, aquaculture, construction, water hauling, pharmaceutics, healthcare, energy development, landscaping, power washing, cleaning, and detailing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When considering the material and design standards of IBC totes, all IBCs are ANSI\/NSF 61 approved for potable water, (excluding <\/em>reconditioned totes<\/em><\/a>), but the caged IBC tote has the most cost-effective purchase price and engineering for water handling. Caged IBCs are made using virgin HDPE resin that meets FDA, ANSI, NSF quality requirements for water and consumable-based contact, are UV stabilized and are UN\/DOT 31HA1\/Y approved with shipping permits and labels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Composite IBC totes feature a reinforced, warp-resistant steel grid that contains the inner high-density polyethylene (HDPE<\/em>) bottle. The inner tote bottle is extrusion blow-mold manufactured to either a 275 gallon<\/a> or 330 gallon<\/a> capacity tank. Water IBCs feature a 6\u201d diameter top inlet screw cap and 2\u201d drain ball valve with quick disconnect camlock coupler for easy connections and control of product flow. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The totes are cube shaped, can be stacked up to four high when empty, and have four-way forklift, pallet jack channels that collectively provides full access handling and intuitive spatial organization. Water IBCs are not recommended to be stacked more than two high when full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The CageBuster IBC tote<\/a> is a recent product innovation by Snyder Industries engineered to be a more durable, longer lasting alternative to the caged IBC tote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Water IBC caged tote is the most well-known of all IBC types and the one popularly used by do-it-yourself individuals and hobbyists for rainwater harvesting, backyard aquaponics, hydroponics, gardening, and other intuitive homemade projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemical IBCs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chemical IBCs are portable, multi-purpose, full-application cargo tanks specifically manufactured for the safe handling of many chemical commodities. Most Chemical IBCs are rated for use with liquids up to 1.9 specific gravity and are made from chemically resistant materials and components.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Material options for Chemical IBCs include either high density polyethylene (HDPE<\/em>) plastic made with \u00bd\u201d thick sidewalls or the durability of stainless steel or carbon steel metal. Standard gasket options include EPDM, Viton, or Teflon. Fittings, valves and outlet adaptor options<\/a> range in style and are available made from polypropylene, PVC, CPVC, or stainless steel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Chemical IBC has been engineered to meet or exceed the certification standards necessary per Title 49 CFR<\/a> that approve the containers for UN\/DOT handling and transit of many chemical liquids, semisolids, and granulated solids in full consideration of potential chemical activity, reactions, intrinsic properties, and vapor environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substances that are corrosive, prone to external reactions, or sensitive to contamination are capable of long-term, consistent handling in a Chemical IBC tote. Common chemicals compatible and often transported in IBCs include strong acids such as hydrochloric acid, caustics like sodium hydroxide, and the various classes of oxidizers, chlorites, solvents, degreasers, surfactants, process intermediates, and semi-volatile chemicals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Chemical IBC types include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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