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Intermediate Bulk Containers

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Intermediate bulk containers (IBC totes, IBC tanks, IBCs, and pallet tanks) are reusable, multi-use industrial-grade containers designed for the mass handling, transport, and storage of liquids, semi-solids, pastes, and solids. Intermediate bulk container (IBC) is made up of a pallet, an inner container, an outer cage (optional), a lid, and a bottom valve with a ball type. These containers can be used in the food industry for storage, packaging, and transportation of food ingredients, as well as trash collecting. The exterior cage is built of galvanised steel or iron, both of which are considered food-grade materials and can be used in IBCs in accordance with food safety regulations. Pallet and inner containers are made of a variety of materials depending on their intended usage for packaging. Flexible and rigid IBC tanks are the two primary types of IBC tanks.  Rigid intermediate bulk containers are reusable, stackable containers with an integrated pallet base mount for forklift and/