IBC tank refers to IBC intermediate bulk container. It is an essential tool for modern storage and transportation of liquid products. The container barrel is composed of an inner container and a metal frame. The inner container is blow-molded with high molecular weight and high-density polyethylene, which has high strength, corrosion resistance and good hygiene.
Components
IBC tanks are mainly composed of three parts: inner liner, frame, and accessories:
Inner container part
1. Material
The inner liner is usually made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). This material has good corrosion resistance and can resist the erosion of various chemical substances, such as acidic and alkaline solutions. At the same time, HDPE material also has excellent toughness and impact resistance, which can withstand a certain degree of physical impact without breaking. For example, in the storage and transportation of chemical raw materials, even if the ton bucket is slightly bumped, the inner liner can still protect the internal liquid well.
For food grade IBC tanks, the inner liner material meets relevant food hygiene standards, is non-toxic and odorless, and will not have any adverse effects on food quality. For example, in the storage of foods such as fruit juice and edible oil, ensure the safety and original flavor of the food.
2. Structural characteristics
The inner container is generally rectangular or cylindrical in shape, with a large volume, and the common volume specification is around 1000 liters. It is equipped with a feeding port at the top, which facilitates the injection of liquid. The feeding port is usually equipped with a sealing cover, which can effectively prevent liquid overflow and external impurities from entering. For example, in paint production enterprises, paint can be poured into the inner tank through a pipeline through the feeding port.
There is a discharge port at the bottom, which is connected to a valve to control the flow of liquid. There are various types of valves, including ball valves, butterfly valves, etc., which can be selected according to different liquid properties and usage requirements. For example, for liquids with high viscosity, larger diameter ball valves may be chosen to ensure smooth flow of the liquid.
Framework section
1. Material and Structure
The framework mainly serves to protect the inner container and facilitate transportation, loading and unloading. The material of the frame is usually metal, such as carbon steel or stainless steel. Carbon steel frame has relatively low cost, high strength, and can withstand large weight and external forces. Stainless steel frames have better corrosion resistance and are suitable for applications that require high hygiene and corrosion resistance, such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The structure of a frame is usually composed of several columns and beams, forming a cage like shape. The columns and beams are fixed together by welding or bolted connections to ensure the overall stability of the frame. At the bottom of the frame, there are usually fork slots for forklift handling, which facilitate the use of forklifts to lift and move ton barrels. At the top, there may be lifting rings for crane loading and unloading.
2. Protective function
The frame can protect the inner container from external mechanical collisions and compression. During the storage and transportation process, even if the ton bucket is squeezed by other goods or collides during loading and unloading, the frame can play a buffering and protective role, reducing the risk of inner liner rupture. For example, at construction sites, when IBC tanks are stacked and transported together with building materials, the frame can protect the construction chemicals inside the tanks.
Accessories section
1. Valves and fittings
Valves are one of the key components of IBC tanks, used to control the inflow and outflow of liquids. In addition to the ball valves and butterfly valves mentioned above, there are also some special purpose valves, such as check valves, used to prevent liquid backflow. Pipe fittings include joints, bends, etc. that connect valves to external pipelines. The materials of these fittings are usually matched with the valves and have good sealing performance. For example, in chemical production, when it is necessary to transport liquid from a ton of barrels to a reaction vessel, a good fit of pipes and valves can ensure accurate transportation of the liquid.
2. Seals
Seals are mainly used for the inlet, outlet, and valves of the inner liner to ensure that liquids do not leak. The commonly used sealing components include rubber sealing rings, which have good elasticity and chemical resistance. When installing seals, it is necessary to ensure their correct installation position and regularly check their sealing performance during use. For example, in the storage of organic solvents in tanks, the quality of the seals directly affects whether the organic solvents will evaporate and leak.
3. Other accessories
It also includes pallets, which are usually located at the bottom of the frame to increase the contact area with the ground and improve the stability of the ton bucket. Some ton barrels are also equipped with protective barriers, which are installed around the upper part of the frame to prevent accidental damage to the inner container during transportation due to bumps and other reasons. In addition, there are accessories such as label brackets used for posting product information, danger warnings, and other signs.
Advantages
Packaging in container barrels can greatly reduce production, storage, transportation and operating costs. Save a lot of manpower and material resources. Compared with traditional packaging, storage space can be saved by 35%, and forklifts can be used for loading and unloading, reducing the trouble of manual handling. Filling: 1 ton barrel = 5 200L barrels, which reduces the trouble of repeated operations during the filling process and avoids waste such as material leakage and spillage during the filling process.
To sum up, container barrels are easy to use, economical and durable. With the development of internationalization, container barrels have gradually become the mainstream product for liquid packaging. It can hold Class II and III dangerous goods. The maximum liquid density for Class II dangerous goods is 1.5g/cm³ and the liquid density for Class III dangerous goods is 1.8g/cm³. The product has a reasonable structure and is strong and sturdy. It can be loaded and unloaded directly with a forklift and can be stacked and stored. The bottom of the product is equipped with a drain valve. The liquid is discharged conveniently, quickly, thoroughly, safely, and is easy to clean. It can be used multiple times, saving energy and conducive to environmental protection.
Specification
820L type IBC tank
Product specifications:
| Model | Nominal capacity (L) | Weight (kg) | Nominal size (mm) | Maximum density of contents | Type pallet type number |
| 820 | 880 | 58 | 1200x1000x1000 | 1.9 | All steel pallet |
The 820L composite intermediate bulk container is designed to adapt to the packaging, storage and transportation of various liquid products in accordance with international maritime hazard regulations and relevant national laws, regulations and industry standards. This product is characterized by good hygiene, comprehensive mechanical physics and connotative mechanics principles. Formed, the product ensures corrosion resistance to liquids such as acids, alkalis, and oils, and has the advantages of convenient transportation, convenient use, and safe storage. It is suitable for road, railway, water (sea) transportation, and is more suitable for standard container export. This product can be widely used in liquid manufacturing industries such as petrochemicals, dyes, intermediates, pesticides, brewing, daily chemicals, and beverages, and is used as storage and transportation packaging for Class II and below dangerous goods and ordinary liquid products.
The 820L composite medium bulk container liner is made of ultra-high molecular weight high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) in one blow molding. The axial and radial wall thickness control is used to make the wall thickness of the container liner at symmetrical parts relatively uniform. Anti-UV agents are added to the raw material of high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) to prevent the container liner from aging. There is a liquid level mark on the side of the container to facilitate filling. The discharge valve is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP), and is connected to the container liner with screw threads. It uses ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) to adapt to the resistance of various liquid products. Corrosion performance, the valve handle is equipped with a safety screw to prevent accidental opening. The valve outlet is equipped with an inner cover and sealing ring, and is fixed with a threaded cover on the outside as a secondary seal of the valve to prevent valve leakage. The upper part of the container liner is a filling port with a diameter of 140MM, which is connected to the filling port cap with a thread of 160MM diameter, and is sealed with an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing ring. The filling port cover is equipped with a middle cover of the sampling cover and an anti-theft cover to facilitate sampling. The filling cover and the middle cover of the sampling cover are sealed with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing rings. The anti-theft cover uses a disposable withholding and tearing anti-theft cover. A high-efficiency pressure reducing valve is installed in the lid to release the gas volatilized by the liquid product or the pressure change caused by the change in the air volume in the upper part of the container during thermal expansion and contraction. The pressure reducing valve uses a breathable membrane that can block the liquid through air. The pressure reducing valve and the middle cover of the sampling cover are tightly sealed using a taper. The inner container cannot withstand internal pressure. The selection of materials for each part takes into account hygiene and corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis, oils and other liquids.
The outer frame of the 820L composite intermediate bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized welded pipes with a diameter of 18MM. The welding points are pressed and then welded and bent with a DC gantry spot welder. The arrangement of the horizontal and vertical pipes fully takes into account the stress of each part and uses different spacing to achieve maximum bearing capacity. The bottom plate of the bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized deep-drawn plate (ST12) and is pressed and welded. The shape design fully considers the load-bearing capacity and suppresses multiple reinforcing ribs. The bottom plates of the outer frame are connected with galvanized bolts, and spring pads are used to prevent retreat. A sign is installed above the discharging valve to facilitate product labeling. The sign is also equipped with the logo and usage instructions of the composite intermediate bulk container. Plastic corner guards are installed on the four lower corners to protect the plastic liner.
The 820L composite intermediate bulk container can only be lifted by forks at the bottom and cannot be hoisted or lifted from the top. It can be forked in four directions. It can be stacked, stored and transported. In static stacking, it can be stacked in four layers when the density of the products is less than 1.4. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can be stacked in three layers. In dynamic stacking during transportation, it can be stacked when the density of the products in transportation is less than 1.4. There are two layers of code. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can only be transported in a single layer.
Main parameters of 820L composite intermediate bulk container:
IBC type code: UN31HA1 Dangerous goods packaging level: Class II
Hydraulic test pressure: 100kpa Air tightness test pressure: 20 kpa
Base plate material: ST12 Frame material: spcc
Product shelf life is one year
820L maximum allowable total mass 1612kg maximum allowable total mass 1962kg
The maximum allowable total mass is 2344kg
| Project | Specification |
| Plastic bucket quality | 14kg |
| self-respect | 54kg±2kg |
| Full mouth volume | 880L |
1000L type IBC tank
Product specifications:
| Model | Nominal capacity (L) | Weight (kg) | Nominal size (mm) | Maximum density of contents | Type pallet type number |
| 1000 | 1058 | 56 | 1200x1000x1135 | 1.9 | All steel pallet |
| 1000 | 1058 | 62 | 1200x1000x1135 | 1.9 | All steel pallet |
The 1000L composite medium bulk container is designed to adapt to the packaging, storage and transportation of various liquid products in accordance with international maritime dangerous regulations and relevant national laws, regulations and industry standards. This product is based on good hygiene, comprehensive mechanical physics and connotation mechanics principles. Formed, the product ensures corrosion resistance to liquids such as acids, alkalis, and oils, and has the advantages of convenient transportation, convenient use, and safe storage. It is suitable for road, railway, water (sea) transportation, and is more suitable for standard container export. This product can be widely used in liquid manufacturing industries such as petrochemicals, dyes, intermediates, pesticides, brewing, daily chemicals, and beverages, and is used as storage and transportation packaging for Class II and below dangerous goods and ordinary liquid products.
The inner liner of the 1000L composite medium bulk container is made of ultra-high molecular weight high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) by one-time blow molding. The axial and radial wall thickness control is used to make the wall thickness of the container liner at symmetrical parts relatively uniform. Anti-UV agents are added to the raw material of high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) to prevent the container liner from aging. There is a liquid level mark on the side of the container to facilitate filling. The discharge valve is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP), and is connected to the container liner with screw threads. It uses ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) to adapt to the resistance of various liquid products. Corrosion performance, the valve handle is equipped with a safety screw to prevent accidental opening. The valve outlet is equipped with an inner cover and sealing ring, and is fixed with a threaded cover on the outside as a secondary seal of the valve to prevent valve leakage. The upper part of the container liner is a filling port with a diameter of 140MM, which is connected to the filling port cap with a thread of 160MM diameter, and is sealed with an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing ring. The filling port cover is equipped with a middle cover of the sampling cover and an anti-theft cover to facilitate sampling. The filling cover and the middle cover of the sampling cover are sealed with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing rings. The anti-theft cover uses a disposable withholding and tearing anti-theft cover. A high-efficiency pressure reducing valve is installed in the lid to release the gas volatilized by the liquid product or the pressure change caused by the change in the air volume in the upper part of the container during thermal expansion and contraction. The pressure reducing valve uses a breathable membrane that can block the liquid through air. The pressure reducing valve and the middle cover of the sampling cover are tightly sealed using a taper. The inner container cannot withstand internal pressure. The selection of materials for each part takes into account hygiene and corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis, oils and other liquids.
The outer frame of the 1000L composite intermediate bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized welded pipes with a diameter of 18MM. The welding points are pressed and then welded and bent with a DC gantry spot welding machine. The arrangement of the horizontal and vertical pipes fully takes into account the stress of each part and uses different spacing to achieve maximum bearing capacity. The bottom plate of the bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized deep-drawn plate (ST12) and is pressed and welded. The shape design fully considers the load-bearing capacity and suppresses multiple reinforcing ribs. The bottom plates of the outer frame are connected with galvanized bolts, and spring pads are used to prevent retreat. A sign is installed above the discharging valve to facilitate product labeling. The sign is also equipped with the logo and usage instructions of the composite intermediate bulk container. Plastic corner guards are installed on the four lower corners to protect the plastic liner.
The 1000L composite intermediate bulk container can only be lifted by forks at the bottom and cannot be hoisted or lifted from the top. It can be forked in four directions. It can be stacked, stored and transported. In static stacking, it can be stacked in four layers when the density of the products is less than 1.4. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can be stacked in three layers. In dynamic stacking during transportation, it can be stacked when the density of the products in transportation is less than 1.4. The code has two layers. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can only be transported in a single layer [2].
Main parameters of 1000L composite intermediate bulk container:
IBC type code: UN31HA1 Dangerous goods packaging level: Class II
Hydraulic test pressure: 100kpa Air tightness test pressure: 20 kpa
Base plate material: ST12 Frame material: spcc
Product shelf life is one year
The maximum allowable total mass is 1612kg
The maximum allowable total mass of 1000L is 1962kg
The maximum allowable total mass is 2344kg
| Project specifications | 1000L |
| Plastic bucket quality | 16kg |
| self-respect | 56kg-62kg±2kg |
| Full mouth volume | 1058L |
Discharge valve diameter: 50 mm Filling port diameter: 140mm
Maximum relative density of refillable medium: 1.9 Liner material: ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
Minimum thickness of inner tank:﹥1.2mm Valve material: HDPE PP
Sealing material : FPM/EPDM Applicable ambient temperature: -18～+55℃
Overall dimensions: 1000 (length × width × height): 1200 × 1000 × 1135 (mm)
1200L type IBC tank
CD1200L composite intermediate bulk container is designed to adapt to the packaging, storage and transportation of various liquid products in accordance with international maritime dangerous regulations and relevant national laws, regulations and industry standards. This product is based on good hygiene, comprehensive mechanical physics and connotation mechanics principles. Formed, the product ensures corrosion resistance to liquids such as acids, alkalis, and oils, and has the advantages of convenient transportation, convenient use, and safe storage. It is suitable for road, railway, water (sea) transportation, and is more suitable for standard container export. This product can be widely used in liquid manufacturing industries such as petrochemicals, dyes, intermediates, pesticides, brewing, daily chemicals, and beverages, and is used as storage and transportation packaging for Class II and below dangerous goods and ordinary liquid products.
The liner of the CD1200L composite medium bulk container is made of ultra-high molecular weight high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) in one blow molding. The axial and radial wall thickness control is used to make the wall thickness of the container liner at symmetrical parts relatively uniform. Anti-UV agents are added to the raw material of high-density polyethylene (HWHDPE) to prevent the container liner from aging. There is a liquid level mark on the side of the container to facilitate filling. The discharge valve is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP), and is connected to the container liner with screw threads. It uses ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) to adapt to the resistance of various liquid products. Corrosion performance, the valve handle is equipped with a safety screw to prevent accidental opening, the valve outlet is equipped with an inner cover and sealing ring, and is fixed with a threaded cover on the outside as a secondary seal of the valve to prevent valve leakage. The upper part of the container liner is a filling port with a diameter of 140MM, which is connected to the filling port cap with a thread of 160MM diameter, and is sealed with an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing ring. The filling port cover is equipped with a middle cover of the sampling cover and an anti-theft cover to facilitate sampling. The filling cover and the middle cover of the sampling cover are sealed with ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or fluorine rubber (FPM) sealing rings. The anti-theft cover uses a disposable withholding and tearing anti-theft cover. A high-efficiency pressure reducing valve is installed in the lid to release the gas volatilized by the liquid product or the pressure change caused by the change in the air volume in the upper part of the container during thermal expansion and contraction. The pressure reducing valve uses a breathable membrane that can block the liquid through air. The pressure reducing valve and the middle cover of the sampling cover are tightly sealed using a taper. The inner container cannot withstand internal pressure. The selection of materials for each part takes into account hygiene and corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis, oils and other liquids.
The outer frame of the CD1200L composite intermediate bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized welded pipes with a diameter of 18MM. The welding points are pressed and then welded and bent by a DC gantry spot welding machine. The arrangement of the horizontal and vertical pipes fully takes into account the stress of each part and uses different spacing to achieve maximum bearing capacity. The bottom plate of the bulk container is made of hot-dip galvanized deep-drawn plate (ST12) and is pressed and welded. The shape design fully considers the load-bearing capacity and suppresses multiple reinforcing ribs. The bottom plates of the outer frame are connected with galvanized bolts, and spring pads are used to prevent retreat. A sign is installed above the discharge valve to facilitate the attachment of product labels. The signs and instructions for use of composite intermediate bulk containers are also provided on the sign. Plastic corner guards are installed on the four lower corners to protect the plastic liner.
The CD1200L composite intermediate bulk container can only be lifted by forks from the bottom and cannot be hoisted or lifted from the top. It can be forked in four directions. It can be stacked, stored and transported. During static stacking, it can be stacked in four layers when the density of the products is less than 1.4. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can be stacked in three layers. During dynamic stacking, it can be stacked when the density of the products in transportation is less than 1.4. The code has two layers. When the density is greater than 1.4, it can only be transported in a single layer.
| Model | Nominal capacity (L) | Weight (kg) | Nominal size (mm) | Maximum density of contents | Type pallet type number |
| 1200 | 1360 | 64±2 | 1200x1000x1350 | 1.9 | All steel pallet |
Applications
Chemical industry
1. Raw material storage and transportation
Many chemical raw materials, such as liquid acids and bases, organic solvents, etc., require safe and reliable containers for storage and transportation. The large capacity of IBC tanks (usually around 1000 liters) can effectively store a large amount of chemical raw materials. For example, in factories producing sulfuric acid, IBC tanks can be used to store concentrated sulfuric acid, and their sturdy casing and corrosion-resistant materials (such as high-density polyethylene) can prevent sulfuric acid leakage and ensure storage safety.
For some volatile organic solvents such as toluene, acetone, etc., the good sealing performance of IBC tanks can reduce solvent volatilization loss, lower environmental pollution and safety risks. During transportation, ton barrels can be easily loaded and unloaded by forklifts or cranes, improving logistics efficiency.
2. Product packaging and sales
After the chemical products are made, IBC tanks can be provided to customers as a suitable packaging container. For example, for some fine chemical products such as coatings, inks, etc., using IBC tanks for packaging can facilitate customer storage and use. Paint production companies load their products into IBC drums and sell them to construction companies or furniture manufacturing enterprises. These enterprises can directly extract coatings from ton barrels for construction or production through pipelines or pumps, with simple and convenient operation.
Food industry
1. Storage of liquid food
In the food industry, IBC tanks can be used to store liquid food ingredients such as cooking oil, juice, syrup, etc. Taking edible oil as an example, the material of IBC tanks meets food grade standards and will not have any adverse effects on the quality of edible oil. And its internal space is spacious, which can store a large amount of edible oil, making it convenient for oil processing enterprises to store in bulk. At the same time, the design of the ton bucket is easy to clean, and when replacing and storing different types of edible oil, it can be thoroughly cleaned to avoid cross contamination.
2. Storage and transportation of food additives
Food additives such as citric acid and vitamin C solution are also commonly used in IBC tanks. Citric acid is a commonly used acidifier in beverage production, and IBC barrels can ensure the stability of citric acid during production and transportation. Its sealing structure can prevent external impurities from entering, ensuring the purity of food additives. Moreover, in places such as beverage factories, staff can precisely control the amount of additives used, and accurately add the required amount of citric acid and other additives to the beverage production line through the discharge port of the ton bucket.
Pharmaceutical industry
1. Raw material storage
Pharmaceutical companies need to store a large amount of raw materials during the production process. IBC tanks provide a good storage solution. For example, for the storage of some antibiotic raw materials, the sterile environment of IBC tanks (after appropriate treatment) can prevent microbial contamination of the raw materials. Its material does not undergo chemical reactions with the raw materials, ensuring the quality of the drug. Moreover, in the logistics process of drug production, IBC drums can conveniently transport raw materials between different workshops or production bases, improving the flexibility of production.
2. Intermediate and finished product packaging (in some cases)
IBC tanks can also play a role in the packaging and transportation of some non final injectable drugs. For example, for dosage forms such as oral solutions, IBC tanks can be used as transitional packaging containers during internal transportation or temporary storage in pharmaceutical factories. It can protect drugs from external environmental interference and ensure stable quality before reaching the final packaging process.
Construction industry
Storage and transportation of building materials
In the construction industry, IBC tanks can be used for storing and transporting construction chemicals, such as concrete admixtures (water reducers, retarders, etc.). These additives play an important role in the concrete production process. IBC tanks can ensure the stable performance of additives during storage and transportation. For example, water reducing agents can effectively improve the workability of concrete. Storing it in IBC drums can prevent it from getting damp or contaminated with other impurities. At construction sites, workers can easily extract admixtures from buckets and add them to concrete mixers.
In addition, some special building materials such as waterproof adhesive can also be stored and transported in IBC tanks. In roof waterproofing or basement waterproofing projects, the waterproof adhesive in IBC buckets can be easily used by construction personnel, improving construction efficiency.
Things to note when filling IBC tanks
Before filling the IBC tank, check whether the bottom valve is leaking.
The IBC tank needs to be grounded for static electricity before filling. Because the outside of the IBC tank cannot be directly connected to static elimination facilities, our company needs to take the following protective measures before filling:
- Set up a slender stainless steel pipe with one end inserted into the bottom of the IBC tank from the inlet of the IBC tank. The entire pipeline needs to be wrapped with copper cable to enhance the release of static electricity;
- The external pipeline part of the IBC tank needs to be connected to an electrostatic grounding meter with an alarm system;
- The external iron frame of the IBC tank also needs to be connected to an electrostatic grounding meter with an alarm system;
- Use a nitrogen cylinder and use a thin copper tube to nitrogen seal the mouth of the tonnage barrel;
- When filling, water should be sprinkled and cooled around the barrel;
- During high-temperature seasons, filling should be done in the morning and evening. If the barrel is found to be hot (heated) before filling, the lid should be closed and watered to cool down before filling.
- When filling, pay attention to controlling the flow rate. The flow rate should not be too fast and fill slowly.
- When filling, cover the inlet of the IBC tank with a heat-insulating, fire-proof and anti-static asbestos cloth to reduce the gas generated by the material evaporating outward during filling.
