Chemical IBC Totes
IBC Totes for Chemical Operations and Systems
Standard Stackable Chemical Totes
Standard Stackable IBCs are standard all plastic intermediate bulk containers. Capacities range from 120 gallons to 330 gallons. Standard stackable IBC totes are rotational mold manufactured from high density polyethylene (HDPE). Roto-molding eliminates seams as well as limits corrosion and maintenance concerns associated with poly-composite IBCs or inferior products with seams. The tanks are rated to 1.9 specific gravity for use with dense chemicals. The standard stackable IBC model is DOT/UN 31H2/Y approved and includes UN markings molded into the tank for extended legibility. The 1/2″ thick HDPE wall improves product durability for long term service.
These IBC models feature a 6″ fill cap with security tether and seal, 2″ plastic vacuum vent, 2″ replaceable bung options for one or two bung locations, external fluid level markers, and a 2″ male coupler ball valve with sloped bottom for more complete tank drainage. Standard stacking IBC totes have four way forklift and two way pallet jack access.
Standard model stackable IBCs are supported with a heavy duty base that provides over 30% more bottom tank protection (compared to competitor IBCs) and wider forklift channels to reduce damage probability. Standard model bases reduce overall tank height.
Premium Stacking IBCs offer additional tank fitting options and customizations not available to the standard model. Premium model bases include safety forklift channels.
Wide Mouth Premium Stacking IBCs are available in 220 gallon, 275 gallon, and 330 gallon . These are not UN/DOT labeled for hazmat transit. They feature an extra large manway and lid measuring 18″ in width that improves tote cleanability and access for filling, mixing/blending, and inspections.
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Excalibur Chemical Totes
Excalibur IBCs are thick walled high density polyethylene totes with a high durability design. They meet Title 49 CFR requirements and are DOT/UN certified for Packing Group II and Packing Group III hazardous materials. Excalibur IBCs are currently only available in 330 gallon capacity rated to 1.35 SG. They are rotationally molded, portable and reusable handling, storage, and transport tanks. As an alternative to caged IBC totes, Excalibur IBCs are a stronger, all plastic option with minimized maintenance concerns.
Excalibur totes are manufactured to a 1/2″ external wall thickness that is more than double the poly thickness of caged IBCs. This extra thickness improves reusability as well as strength resistance against corrosion, impacts, and punctures. Excalibur tanks have the potential for lengthy service lives and great reusability that can make them a cost effective, long term asset in material handling that is not subject to the same replacement cycle and costs of caged IBCs.
The Excalibur features a 6″ heavy duty cap, a vacuum pressure relief vent, and a 2″ bottom drain valve with quick disconnect. Excalibur IBCs have four way access channels for fork lift and pallet jack maneuverability and are stackable. The tanks feature stacking lugs for better stacking and stability.
Ultratainer Chemical IBCs
Ultratainer IBC are increasingly versatile, durable, and long service intermediate bulk containers. Ultratainers are available in 220 gallon, 275 gallon, and 330 gallon capacities. The totes are rated to 1.9 SG for handling up to 15.8 lbs/gal liquids. Ultratainers are roto-molded from virgin HDPE resin compliant with FDA and ANSI/NSF 61. The Ultratainer IBC meets Title 49 CFR design requirements and are UN/DOT approved for Packing Group II and III materials, making these containers fully suited for the reusable handling of dense and corrosive chemicals, hazardous and non-hazardous, potable and food grade bulk cargo. Ultratainer IBCs report one of the longest and most respected industry service lives of modern poly IBC containers. They are trusted and used across industries by manufacturers, producers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, and end users.
The Ultratainer IBC tote features a unique IBC engineering. They are constructed with a 1/2″ thick HDPE internal cylindrical storage tank molded within an integrated, supportive, and protective square frame. The result provides the structural benefits of each shape. These multipurpose, reusable and fully portable totes are completely molded from high density polyethylene into a single unit.
The cylindrical storage tank improves strength, stability, and makes cleaning and flushing of tank contents easier by providing a rounded, uniform sidewall. The square frame removes the handling difficulties and packaging inconsistencies of a cylindrical shape by retaining the cubical design advantage of an IBC. This cubical shape is significantly easier to maneuver, ship, stack, and store. The square frame also extends above the tank’s top fittings to serve as a protector against knocks and damages.
The Ultratainer IBC features a 6″ fill cap with security tether, two replaceable 2″ bungs, and external molded-in gallonage markers. Full drainage is supported by the Ultratainer’s domed tank bottom and 2″ ball drain valve with male coupler with camlock compatibility.
Custom options for Ultratainers include sanitary valves and fittings, cleaning head assemblies, retractable top lifting lugs, and anti-teeter bars. All Ultratainers feature four way access channels for forklifts and pallet jacks. Ultratainer IBCs are available in standard, heavy weight, and wide mouth models. Heavy weight models are constructed to withstand pressures up to 62 psi (428 KPa) for greater liquid/ vapor pressure handling requirements and are available on request.
Wide Mouth Ultratainer
Wide Mouth Ultratainer IBCs retain the features of standard Ultratainer IBC tanks but are manufactured with a 20″ top opening and 22″ threaded cap and gasket for quick and easy access, handling, and tightening. The extra large tank opening provides greater access to the tote interior for cleaning, drying, mixing, and inspections. The wide mouth Ultratainer is UN/DOT 31H1 labeled.
Megatainer Chemical Containers
Megatainer IBC Tanks offer the industry’s largest capacity for portable, reusable, and versatile HDPE IBC totes. Megatainers have a 550 gallon capacity and 1.9 specific gravity rating to provide a 60% greater payload capacity compared to 330 gallon poly totes. The Megatainer IBC is engineered to increase productivity and decrease packing and shipping costs through effective utilization of product weight, handling capabilities, and valuable cargo space.
Megatainer IBCs are fabricated from quality virgin HDPE resin that meets FDA, ANSI / NSF Standard 61 requirements for food grade and potable water use. They meet Title 49 CFR standards and are UN/DOT certified for regulated freight handling of hazardous PG II / PG III materials. They are rotationally molded to 1/2″ thick structural walls with integrated support ribs, making Megatainer IBCs suitable for extensive reuse in the handling, transport, and storage of harsh corrosives, sensitive products, and inert commodities.
Megatainer IBCs feature a 6.5″ fill cap with a security tether, one 2″ replaceable threaded bung, a 2″ full port drain valve and coupler, and EPDM gaskets as standard. The IBCs feature stacking alignment lugs for secure stacking in storage and gravity fill applications and can be used with other IBC models. Megatainers feature a low profile, horizontal design that improves access to tank top for product filling or other activities and access to the bottom ports for dispensing.
Megatainer IBCs are available in two models: HD and LX. The HD Megatainer is manufactured with cross bars and lifting lugs for top lifting by crane or other hoist equipment. The LX Megatainer comes without the lift package and are maneuverable by forklift. Both Megatainer models are 4 way forklift and pallet jack accessible.
Stainless Steel IBCs
Stainless Steel IBCs are intermediate bulk containers built entirely from 304 grade stainless steel. Their engineering provides lasting reusability, physical durability, chemical strength, and high cleanliness capabilities. Stainless steel IBC containers are available in 110 gallon to 550 gallon capacities. Principal applications are in the chemical processing industry as well as the food, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries. Stainless steel IBC totes meet all Title CFR49 requirements, are DOT UN31A labeled, and are recommended for NFPA class flammable and combustible liquids.
Stainless steel IBCs have sloped, one-piece bottoms for complete drainage, 22 1/2″ or 22 5/16″ diameter openings with detachable drum covers and center fill cap, and 1/4″ thick combination lifting lugs for hoisting applications. Stainless steel IBCs have the option for a 2″ fusible or 3″ Rieke vent and are manufactured with a one-piece stamped valve guard, EPDM gaskets with plated clamp ring, 2″ top bung opening, and a side-discharge 2″ 316 SS ball valve available in center and true center configurations on request. Stainless steel IBC totes offer great service life with minimal maintenance and high quality hygiene standards.
Carbon Steel IBCs
Carbon Steel IBCs are made from painted carbon steel alloy. Available capacities range from 110 gallons to 450 gallons. Principal applications include oils, lubricants, and some solvents. Carbon steel IBCs see use in the food, chemical, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries. Carbon steel IBC containers meet Title CFR49 UN31A design standards, but are not currently UN/DOT labeled. They are suitable for carbon-steel-compatible NFPA class flammable and combustible liquids.
Carbon steel IBC totes feature a one-piece sloped bottom for complete drainage, 22″ diameter top fill opening with removable drum cover and fill cap, and 1/4″ thick combination lifting lugs hoisting applications. Carbon steel IBCs feature a 2″ fusible vent or 3″ Rieke vent, one-piece stamped valve guard, EPDM gasket with plated clamp ring, 2″ top bung opening, and a 2″ stainless steel ball valve with side discharge location standard.
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