This article deals with helping you to study and determine the THREAD ID information for various products.
Take a look at the photos below that have ID descriptions on & with them.
- IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container, also referred to as; Pontoon, Palleton, Pod or, TOTE.
U.N Std Dimensions: 1200mm high x 100cm W x 120cm deep. weight 60 to 65kg. - The cage is a light gauge galvanised tube steel.
The Bladder is made of thin 3mm HDPE = High Density Polyethylene and has NO integrity without the cage. - The expected life is 16 to 20 years outside before crazing, (UV oxygenation), which hardens & destroys the plastic.
- **NONE are designated POTABLE (for drinking water).
- ‘Food Grade’ does NOT mean Potable. (Drinking) Some Food Grade contents can be concentrated & hazardous such as acetic acid.
- Some Clean EX Food grade IBC’s are ok for water transportation.