Water IBC Totes

About IBC Water Totes

Water IBC totes are intermediate bulk containers designated for the handling, storage, transport, and dispensing of potable and non-potable water. Water totes are highly reusable and long lasting when used for water applications only. The recommended model is the poly caged tote IBC model, which provides the lightest, lowest cost option among IBCs for bulk water needs. IBC totes for water storage are available in 135 gallon, 275 gallon, and 330 gallon volumes. They are rated to 1.9 specific gravity, meaning they’re built for liquids almost twice as heavy as water and can therefore easily handle the weight of water.

We offer water IBC containers in both new and rebottled model options. Both options pass performance-oriented packaging standards of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 CFR Section 178 for leakproofness, stacking, pressure, and durability. They are also DOT/UN 31HA1/Y permitted.

Water IBC Tote Manufacturing

Our USA made water totes feature an inner cargo bottle containerized by a reinforced galvanized steel frame integrated with a composite type pallet. The tank is extrusion blow molded from industrial strength, virgin high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin.

Modern, American-based fabrication incorporates only BPA free, FDA food grade quality HDPE that complies with NSF 61 requirements for use with drinking water intended for human consumption. Manufacture includes ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers to resist harmful sunlight degradation and ensures reliable long term outdoor use without affecting the container’s purity standards.

Water IBC Tote Engineering

Water IBC totes have a galvanized steel frame that is a warp resistant, tubular steel grid jacket that supports and protects the HDPE bottle. The zinc-plated steel cage resists the harmful effects of rust, physical impacts, snapping, and environmental conditions of moisture, wind, heat, and sunlight. Water IBC cages feature two removable upper support bars, product and tank information panel, and a recessed front discharge valve.

These totes feature a built-in pallet base that simplifies container maneuvering, organization, and increases mobility. The composite base is made from high molecular weight HDPE and galvanized steel. The unified skid has a flat steel plate that supports the HDPE bottle. Water IBC tote pallets have four way, multidirectional access channels compatible with forklifts and pallet jacks. These access channels allow the water tote to be approached and maneuvered from each cardinal direction.

Measurements:

  • 135 Gallon Water IBC Tote
    • Dimensions: 48″ L x 40″ W x 27″ H
    • Empty Weight: 100 lbs
    • Full Weight (Water): 1125 lbs
  • 275 Gallon Water IBC Tote
    • Dimensions: 48″ L x 40″ W x 46″ H
    • Empty Weight: 135 lbs
    • Full Weight (Water): 2293 lbs
  • 330 Gallon Water IBC Tote:
    • Dimensions: 48″ L x 40″ W x 53″ H
    • Empty Weight: 155 lbs
    • Full Weight (Water): 2752 lbs

Water IBC totes are translucent, which allows passive sight gauging of current water levels. The totes come with a 6″ HDPE screw cap with buttress style threading and gasket for quick opening and closing when filling and a 2″ HDPE lever-action discharge ball valve with coupler for easy water access and use with the quick connect camlock or the garden hose adapter.

Water IBC Tote Advantage

Water IBCs are cube shaped and sized around international standard dimensions of shipping pallets. This unique engineering makes the IBC easy and efficient to handle, organize, stack, load, and transport. Their construction materials are highly recyclable and their utility easily repurposed, making them a potentially environmentally friendly option. Use of water IBC containers can decrease waste and disposal costs due to their larger volumes and ability to be reused or recycled. These overall design advantages contribute to increased productivity, ease of use, versatility, and for businesses that employ them, decreased costs associated with product loss, labor, shipping, and liability concerns.

Water IBC Options

IBC totes for water are available in new or rebottled model options in 275 gallon or 330 gallon capacity volumes.

  • New water IBC totes are newly manufactured products that have never seen service before. This option has a higher price due to having both a new cage frame and inner HDPE bottle. Best when wanting the longest service life guarantee.
  • Rebottled water IBC totes have a newly manufactured, FDA compliant HDPE liner within a reconditioned steel frame that is used but has been cleaned and inspected. Rebottled water totes meet all industry standards for potable and non-potable water usage. This option has a lower price due to the previously used steel frame.

Stacking and Handling Water IBC Totes

All water IBCs are stackable and feature 4 way multidirectional pallet jack/forklift access channels. Engineering approves IBC stacking to 3 high if empty and no more than 2 if weighted with water cargo. The totes are lightweight and can often be handled by two people when empty. When full, the integrated pallet base allows movement via pallet jack or forklift.

IBC Tanks | The IBC Tote Authority

IBC Tanks is an industry authority and leading provider of water IBC totes. Wholesale discounts are available for large, full truckload, and or recurring orders. Contact us below for further product details, bulk pricing information, and for all your general IBC tank questions.

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