What is an IBC container, and why is it used for liquids and powders?
IBC containers are versatile, reusable storage and transport solutions designed for bulk liquids and powders. They offer secure containment, efficient stacking, and cost-effective handling, making them ideal for industries requiring safe and hygienic storage.
The Crocodile IBC container system stands out with its durable plywood construction, collapsible design, and fully-sealed internal bags that prevent contamination. It also reduces return and storage costs by collapsing to 20% of its original size.
Industries Utilizing IBC Containers for Liquids and Powders
IBC containers for liquids and powders are essential across various industries due to their efficiency and safety features. Key industries that rely on them include:
- Food and Beverages – For bulk storage of syrups, oils, powders, and concentrates.
- Chemical Industry – For safely transporting hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
- Pharmaceutical Industry – For hygienic storage of active ingredients and powders.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care – For liquids like lotions and creams.
- Agriculture – For fertilizers, pesticides, and animal feed.
- Manufacturing and Industrial – For raw materials such as resins, solvents, and powders.
THE CROCODILE IBC CONTAINER SYSTEM
- Crocodile’s IBC Containers are made with rebated high quality plywood sheets and secured with Crocodile’s unique clip system.
- Liquids or powders are securely contained within a cassetted, replaceable internal foil bag.
- Crocodile IBC Containers come with an integral pallet base that can be configured to suit your handling system.
- Can be stacked up to 8 high to minimise warehousing costs.
- A fraction of the cost of plastic and stainless steel systems.
- Customised Inlet/Outlet Ports
- Can be positioned to suit your handling system.
- Filled and decanted with ease
- Can decant under vacuum
- Zero contamination
- Fully-sealed Cassetted Bag
- Durable internal bag
- Zero contamination
- No cleaning – replace with new bag.
- Stackable – Up to 8 High
- Ideal choice for storage and warehousing.
- Can be stacked up to 8 high.
- Collapsible Crocodile Clip System
- Collapse with no tools, no damage
- Collapse or re-assemble in under 2 minutes
- Collapse to 20% of original size – minimise return & storage costs
KEY COST SAVING FEATURES OF OUR IBC CONTAINERS
- Collapsible, Reusable
- Buy one case, use up to 80 times
- Collapse to 20% of original size –transport 5 times the amount for the same cost.
- Stacking & Shipping
- Stack 2 high, 2 wide in shipping containers
- When collapsed they can be shipped 6 high in a standard sea container saving money on return shipping
- One Option
- One Trip IBC Container can be made from cheaper OSB material for a cost-effective expendable option.
- One-trip IBC’s still stackable.
Contact Crocodile Packaging for IBC Container Solutions
Need an IBC container solution? Crocodile Packaging can help, so get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.