Intermediate Bulk Containers
Intermediate bulk containers can be known by many names: IBC totes, IBC tanks, or IBC bags. Each intermediate bulk container can be made of different materials. However, in a galvanized steel cage, most are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), stainless steel, carbon steel, polyethylene, or HDPE. They must also meet intermediate bulk container requirements that help them qualify as FDA-approved, UN/DOT, food-grade, UV-resistant, or other qualifications.
They can have many features, but most have easy-to-use outlet valves that allow for complete drainage, so there is no leftover wasted product. They are tested to ensure that they are stackable and efficient at storing bulk materials like chemicals, liquids, flammable materials, and powders.
IBC handling specifications | stacking IBC containers
The totes can be stacked while stored in storage and transportation when empty. In general intermediate bulk, containers can be stacked 2 to 3 high when full of material or 4 high when empty, unless otherwise specified. These IBC totes are moveable by forklift and forklift jacks which adds to their overall benefit for companies to use them. Using the same or similar base dimensions creates a standard shape and allows companies to move and use these IBC tanks and IBC totes.
Intermediate bulk containers (IBC totes) can handle a wide variety of materials, such as hazardous chemicals, liquids, food oils, and even powders. You will want to follow a hazardous material guide or combustible liquids code to ensure you meet safety standards. Especially when using these IBC totes and IBC tanks for material transportation, you can rely on the durable nature of these intermediate bulk containers.
What are the dimensions of a 350-gallon IBC tote? | How much does a 350-gallon IBC tote weigh?
Stainless Steel IBC totes
- Dimensions: 48" x 42" x 50" (sometimes 48" x 42"x 47")
- Capacity: 350 gallons
- Color: Silver
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Lifting Lugs: Yes
- Freight Class: 150
- Stackable
- 2" NPT Female Inlets
- 2" 316 SS Ball Valve Outlets
- Weight: 525 lbs
- 22.5" Vented Opening
- ASME, DNV 2.7-1, IMDG, UN / DOT, UN31A, UN31H1, UN31H2
Carbon Steel IBC totes
- Dimensions: 48" x 42" x 50" (sometimes 48" x 42"x 47")
- Capacity: 350 gallons
- Color: Blue
- Material: Carbon Steel
- Lifting Lugs: Yes
- Freight Class: 150
- Stackable
- 2" NPT Female Inlets
- 2" 316 SS Ball Valve Outlets
- Weight: 525 lbs
- 22.5" Vented Opening
- ASME, DNV 2.7-1, IMDG, UN / DOT, UN31A, UN31H1, UN31H2
