Handling IBCs

Handling Instructions

Before filling

• Check that the pallet, cage and bottle and valve are suitable for use with the intended product
• Ensure that the valve is securely tighten to the inner bottle and that the valve is closed
• Check that the inside of the bottle is clean
• When hot filling product do not exceed 65°C
• When bottom filling make sure that the vents are functioning correctly
• Do not over fill the IBC
• After filling
• Ensure that the lid seal is correctly positioned, and tighten the screw cap to 70-80 Newton/Meters

Handling and transportation

• Do not stack filled IBCs without checking the details below, if in doubt please contact Pensteel for advice
• Do not lift IBCs from the top frame
• Ensure that the fork truck tines are fully inserted under the IBC before lifting
• Ensure that the vehicle floor is in good condition and free of all nails etc that could puncture the IBC
• If you wish to transport more than a single layer of filled IBCs then please check below
• Always transport IBCs with the correct labelling attached to the ID plate
• Always secure IBCs to prevent possible movement during transit

Empting

• Please ensure that a vacuum is not created by loosening the inlet screw cap
• All couplings connected to the outlet valve must be supported
• Do not tighten couplings onto the outlet valve using wrenches, spanners, stilsons Etc
• Do not pressurise the container to aid discharge
• After emptying always close and secure the outlet valve

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