Foldable Liquid IBC Container (Food-Grade Bulk Storage)
The Foldable Liquid Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is a highly efficient, space-saving solution designed for the hygienic packing, bulk storage, and transport of liquid food products. Capable of holding up to 1,000 liters (264 gallons), this collapsible tote is ideal for transporting juices, edible oils, syrups, dairy bases, liquid egg, wine, and food-grade concentrates across local and export supply chains.
Designed for maximum operational ergonomics, the unit features a collapsible frame that folds down to a fraction of its operational height—achieving up to a 75% reduction in volume on return trips. Built from high-durability food-safe materials (galvanized steel / heavy-duty PP plastic options), it utilizes disposable, sterile food-grade liner bags to eliminate cross-contamination, cleaning costs, and wastewater treatment expenses.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
1. Hygienic Design & Return Logistics
Volume Optimization: Collapses flat when empty, allowing up to 4x more empty containers per truck or ocean freight container on return shipping.
Food-Grade Hygiene: Uses aseptic, sterile disposable liner bags (top or bottom discharge valves) ensuring zero product contamination and no costly wash-down procedures.
Stacking Strength: Heavy-duty structural frame engineered to stack up to 3 to 5 units high when fully loaded (dynamic & static load rated).
Ergonomic Access: Drop-down side walls for effortless installation of internal liquid liner bags and easy discharge access.
2. Operational & Material Specs
Liner Compatibility: Fits standard 1,000L pillow or box-shaped food-grade PE/EVOH aseptic liner bags with bottom discharge valves.
Handling: Built-in 4-way forklift and pallet jack entry for swift loading and movement in processing plants.
Durability: Corrosion-resistant galvanized steel frame or high-impact food-safe polypropylene structure designed for multi-year reuse.
3. Dimensions & Capacities
Parameter | Operational Mode (Expanded) | Return Mode (Folded) |
Nominal Capacity | 1,000 Liters (264 US Gal) | N/A |
External Length | 1,200 mm (47.2") | 1,200 mm (47.2") |
External Width | 1,000 mm (39.4") | 1,000 mm (39.4") |
External Height | 1,150 mm – 1,250 mm (45.2" – 49.2") | 300 mm – 380 mm (11.8" – 15") |
Tare Weight | Approx. 85 kg – 115 kg | 187 lbs – 253 lbs |
Max Payload | Approx. 1,200 kg – 1,500 kg | 2,645 lbs – 3,306 lbs |
Stacking Load | Up to 5-high static / 2-high dynamic | Up to 12-high folded |
