Introduction

Very often, the most efficient way of handling powders within a process is in Intermediate Bulk Containers or IBC’s.

IBC’s can take on any configuration or size to suit the specific needs of the process, but in general they are simply portable containers, fabricated from metal, polyethylene or both - with every configuration to be as "user friendly" as possible.

The use of IBC’s throughout a process offers numerous advantages that include:

	Maximum flexibility
	Batch integrity can be maintained
	High levels of containment
	Blending multiple ingredients can be accomplished without transfer
	Minimal handling with maximum ergonomic advantage
	No moving parts for low maintenance
	Low profile stack-ups can permit single floor process designs
	Usually more economical than mechanical transfer or other methods

IEDCO offers a complete line of traditional "butterfly valve" type IBC’s as well as "Vacuum Conveying" type IBC’s from which the contents can be transferred via a vacuum conveyor. While we have based our "standard" designs around the use of a nominal 46" square footprint, we remain willing to change the design to fit the needs of a specific application.

All containers can be fabricated from carbon steel, stainless steel, or virtually any exotic alloy that might be demanded by the chemical being handled. Standard configurations are available in polyethylene and custom molds can be built to meet any different requirements.