Carbon Steel IBC Totes

Carbon steel IBC tanks are robust metal containers manufactured for the reusable, durable handling of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid materials. USA made Snyder brand Supertainer carbon steel IBCs are available in capacities from 126 gallons to 550 gallons to meet various product loads and work specifications. Carbon steel is a metal alloy of carbon and iron, offering a reliable and lower cost alternative to stainless steel IBC containers.

Carbon Steel IBC Transport and Handling Design Standards

Carbon steel IBCs are built to UN/DOT 31A/Y requirements but are not currently UN/DOT permitted for regulated hazardous transport at this time.

Carbon Steel IBC Characteristics and Advantages

Carbon steel IBCs have high physical durability as well as resistance to the corrosive effects of many chemicals and solutions common to the industrial, manufacturing, and construction industries. Their strength characteristics make these totes versatile and dependable. Primary uses for the carbon steel IBC are for oil, solvents, and lubricants, with additional use with water treatment chemicals, paints, coatings, dyes, cleaning and sanitation chemicals, and sometimes the commodities associated with the pharmaceutical and petroleum industries.

Carbon steel IBC tanks are reusable, provide easy product filling and dispensing, and can oftentimes be recycled at the end of their service life, minimizing disposal wastes and costs. With proper use, they require little maintenance other than internal cleaning after handling cargo and seal inspection with occasional replacement. These containers have long service lives—the result: a cost effective, long term asset.

Carbon Steel IBC Usage Specifications

Portable carbon steel totes are equipped with a 2″ bung for quick filling procedures and a 22″ detachable manway cover that allows enhanced interior access for mixing, cleaning, and other procedures. Vent options include 2″ Rieke vent or 3″ fusible vent for emergency pressure release. These containers feature a “no-heel” bottom head sump design with a 2″ stainless outlet ball valve for near total product draining. Standard gaskets are made from EPDM.

They feature 1/4″ combination lifting lugs with a 10% over-shackle diameter and 25% over-jaw gap to meet standard requirements for vertical hoist lifting. Carbon steel IBCs have three way forklift, pallet jack access channels for multi directional mobility, and a valve guard to protect the valve against accidental impact during transport. They are stackable to three high, depending on tank sizes, total weight, and workplace safety.

Compare Carbon Steel IBC Tank Specifications, Including Weight, Dimensions, and Capacity

Custom Carbon Steel IBC Tanks

Carbon steel IBCs can be customized on a by-application need basis. Custom options are available for certain weld finishes, non-standard tank capacities, heating and cooling options, tank/valve discharge locations, sight levels, and various options for fittings, valves, and vent reliefs.

Contact IBC Tanks with your carbon steel tote questions or to request custom options.