Intermediate Bulk Container · 1000 L
The 1000 L IBC
A UV-stabilised HM-HDPE bottle in a galvanised steel cage, for safe storage and transport of liquids and semi-liquids, at home or for export. One IBC replaces five drums, fills on standard and automatic lines, and stacks into high-bay racking.
Technical specifications
Four pallet versions.
Composite and plastic pallets suit domestic loops. Heat-treated wooden pallets meet ISPM 15 for export. Steel pallets are built for the heaviest handling.
| Specification | Composite | Wooden | Plastic | Steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L × W × H (mm) | 1200 × 1000 × 1155 | 1200 × 1000 × 1180 | 1200 × 1000 × 1180 | 1200 × 1000 × 1155 |
| Weight | 58 kg | 60 kg | 60 kg | 58 kg |
| Useful volume | 1000 L | |||
| Inner container | UV-stabilised HM-HDPE · natural white standard, black optional | |||
| Filling opening | 6″ DN150 standard · 9″ DN225 optional · 6″ with DG bung available | |||
| Filling gasket | EPDM standard · Viton optional | |||
| Discharge valve | 2″ butterfly DN50 standard · 2″ ball DN50 or 3″ butterfly DN80 optional | |||
| ID plate | 540 × 430 mm | |||
| Pallet | Composite | Wooden, ISPM 15 | Plastic | Steel |
Press-fitted security flap at the discharge port and corner protectors at the base. Camlock adapter available. Gasket compatibility with your product is to be confirmed by the buyer or filler.
Anatomy of a BSA IBC
Every part has a job.
Designed to stay safe and leak-free on rough roads and with rough handling.
| Filling lid | Screw cap with gasket for quick filling |
| Top cross bar | Holds the inner container in place |
| Inner container | 1000 L HM-HDPE bottle with UV stabiliser |
| Fill level scale | Moulded scale to read the contents at a glance |
| Cage | Galvanised steel for durability and stacking |
| ID plate | Space for product labels and details |
| Security flap | Extra protection for the valve |
| Valve | Easy, controlled discharge |
| Corner protector | Guards the bottom corners of the IBC |
| Pallet | For easy, efficient forklift transport |
Why an IBC
Less handling, more product per truck.
A cube fills a truck with less empty space than round drums, and one forklift move does the work of five drum lifts.
Cube shape
Uses trailer and warehouse space efficiently, with no extra outer packaging needed.
Fast fill and discharge
Works with standard filling equipment and automatic filling and transport systems.
Recyclable
Supported by recycling partners for responsible handling of used IBCs.
High-bay storage
Stacks safely and fits standard pallet racking.
Large label plate
A 510 × 400 mm plate for product labels, hazard marks and batch details.
Protected valve
Press-fitted security flap at the discharge port, corner protectors at the base, and an optional Camlock adapter.
Applications
Used for.
Bulk chemicals and intermediates, surfactants, lubricants, latex and emulsions, agrochemical concentrates, construction chemical admixtures and food-grade liquids.
Supply
12,000+ IBCs a month.
High in-house production capacity means steady supply through peak season, from plants close to the Dahej, Ankleshwar and Ahmedabad chemical estates.
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