Intermediate bulk container
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An Intermediate bulk container (IBC) is a container constructed of fiberglass or plywood with steel reinforcing and is used for storage and transportation of goods.
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[edit] Dimensions
IBCs range in size but are generally between 700 mm and 2000 mm in height. The length and width of an IBC is usually dependent on the country's pallet dimension standard.
IBCs may have pallet-like bases so that forklifts can move them.
It is common for IBCs to be able to fold down into a compact profile, reducing their height for transportation and storage when empty. IBCs in almost all cases can be stacked vertically.
Depending on the size of the IBC, it can weigh between 90 kg and 200 kg.
[edit] History
[edit] Goods
IBCs may store:
- Meat
- Liquid, including hazardous materials if the IBC is suitable
- Components
- Powder
- Some food products
[edit] Acquiring
[edit] Purchase
Can be purchased worldwide.
[edit] Hire
Organization such as CHEP, LOSCAM and NCG provide an IBC hire service where IBCs are hired for a per day basis and returned when the IBC are no longer required or are to be serviced.
[edit] Tracking
Organization such as MC&I Systems provide IBC software to track IBCs and their return status.
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