An IBC is an Intermediate Bulk Container, a cross between a drum and bulk transport, which can be moved by forklifts or pallet trucks.

When were IBCs first used?

The IBC has become common since first patented in the 1990s.

What are the benefits of an IBC?

The IBC became more popular as it was easily stored and shipped, and used space more efficiently than other containers.IBCs may be purchased or leased and their durability and easy handling make them a preferred form of global packaging.

What items are shipped in IBCs?

A vast array of items from paints, chemicals, and petrochemicals to food, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and commodities are shipped in IBCs.. According to one research study, the IBC market is set to cross a US $10 billion market soon as the packaging industry shifts away from plastics and plastic-based composites, with 80% of the IBC market being the food and beverage, industrial chemical, and building and construction industries.

What sizes are available for IBCs?

The stackable rigid IBC comes in many sizes from the frequently used 275 and 330 US gallon IBC up to 793-gallon IBC.

What materials are used to make IBCs?

The rigid IBC is made of metal, plastic or a composite and most have a built-in valve through which the contents can be poured. The flexible IBC also can be made of fiberboard, wood, aluminum, and folding plastic. Composite IBCs use plastic liners that are versatile and economical.

What are gas tank vents?

Gas Tank Vents are caps with a designated hole to relieve pressure as warming gasoline expands and cooling gasoline shrinks.

A Gasket is a leak preventing seal between two or more stationary pieces of a mechanical assembly. Gaskets are typically made from yielding material in order to tightly fill the space under varying pressures and temperatures.