IBC Tote Resource Center

The Ultratainer IBC is the ultimate pallet-sized solution to improve company durability, safety, and long term reusability in applications that use 55 gallon drums, IBC totes, and have regular product handling, filling, and transport. View our product brochure covering uses, features, options, and product offerings for the Ultratainer IBC.

Megatainer IBC totes are the largest all-polyethylene intermediate bulk container available for industry and business professionals. With a 550 gallon volume capacity, the Megatainer is equivalent to ten 55 gallon drums or two limited use 275 gallon IBCs. Its all-poly construction and professional, modern engineering provides lasting durability, reliable compatibility, and superior performance.

The poly caged IBC tote is a versatile, high mobility container designed for the effective handling, use, and transport of liquid materials. Caged IBC totes are engineered for portability and storage. Storage volumes include 275 gallons and 330 gallons. The poly caged tote is the most used type of intermediate bulk container.

The stainless steel IBC tote is a heavy-duty, highly reusable container with intensive hygiene capabilities ideal for a wide range of applications, cargo commodities, storage, and transport. Stainless steel IBCs are engineered for purity, durability, longevity, and accessibility. Storage volumes range from 120 gallons to 550 gallons.

Table of specifications, dimensions and weight by gallon capacity for stainless steel IBC tanks. When shopping for the right container for a specific application, it is often necessary to compare the specs of your available options. This chart aims to streamline and simplify this process for industry professionals and assist in selecting the proper or best IBC tank for the job.

The following table compiles the specifications, dimensions and weight by gallon capacity for carbon steel IBC tanks. When shopping for the right container for a specific application, it is often necessary to compare the specs of your available options. This chart aims to streamline and simplify this process for industry professionals and assist in selecting the proper or best IBC tank for the job.

Find your IBC by application, job, or work type. Intermediate bulk containers are ideally selected for use by the intended work case and IBC model. IBCs are made from either rigid HDPE plastic, stainless steel metal, carbon steel metal, or the common composite steel and plastic caged tote. These different material types and IBC models are more effective and well suited for some applications over others.

Selecting the right Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is critical to ensuring the efficient and safe storage and transportation of your company’s cargo, such as proprietary commodities, ingredients, final products, hazardous material and chemicals used in company operations. Our guide to selecting the right IBC will help navigate through the various options available on the market.

Metric liters to U.S. gallons conversion table for IBC totes and available intermediate bulk container (IBC) products. A common inquiry IBC Tanks receives is regarding the IBC tote volume capacities for IBC totes and their availability in Metric Liter (L) units. The following tables provide a conversion of IBC tote volumes from gallons to liters and lists products available in those sizes.

When discussing intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), the term dimensions is actively used to mean the container’s measurements in length by width by height. However, length by width by height can also sometimes be referred to as the size of an IBC. Additionally, size can also refer to the tote’s cargo volume capacity.

IBC totes are available in a range of models, material types, and cargo volume capacities. These differences affect individual IBC specifications. Product information such as height, width by length, and tare weight will vary based on the selected intermediate bulk container. Use the following table to compare all available IBC models by size dimensions, tote volume capacity, and dry weight. IBC specs are provided in both metric and US standard.

Compiled tables of IBC weights by IBC type and tote volume capacity. IBC weights are provided for an IBC as they weigh when empty, otherwise known as dry or tare weight. The weight values are listed in both U.S. pounds (lbs) and metric (kg) for reference.

Used IBC containers can be a good way to save money and buy a cheap IBC tote. But finding them can sometimes be difficult and can also present issues with cleanliness and safety. Choosing to go with a used IBC can help individuals and companies lower cost, limit waste and reduce their carbon footprint. The price for a used 275 gallon or 330 gallon caged IBC tote can range from $0 (free) up to $350 or higher.

Intermediate bulk containers, known also as IBC totes, pallet tanks, and IBCs for short, are versatile cargo containers used in the transport, storage and distribution of various materials as well as the direct integration into applications and business process lines. In the U.S., the IBC is one of the most used standardized containers for handling liquid volumes between 110 and 793 gallons, but how much do IBCs cost?

Used IBC containers can be a good way to save money and buy a cheap IBC tote. But finding them can sometimes be difficult and can also present issues with cleanliness and safety. Choosing to go with a used IBC can help individuals and companies lower cost, limit waste and reduce their carbon footprint. The price for a used 275 gallon or 330 gallon caged IBC tote can range from $0 (free) up to $350 or higher.