IBC containers are often used for catching rainwater for gardens or livestock. The IBC is placed near the house or shed to catch the rainwater from the roof. This is a perfect solution to save money on your water bill, or to help the environment or can just a practical solution where there is no water supply.

IBC container – IBC stands for intermediate bulk container and is a reusable industrial container designed for the transport or storage of bulk liquid and granulate substances (e.g. food ingredients, solvents, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, lubricants, brewing etc.). IBC’s are stackable containers on a pallet so they can easily be moved using a forklift or a pallet jack. It’s an ‘intermediate’ tank because the volume range is between that of a drum and a tank. The most common size is 1,040 litres which is however called a 1000ltr IBC. The cube shape makes is much more economical to store then for example drums. They are also called IBC totes or IBC pallet tanks.

At Delta Containters we collect IBC’s from different companies all over the UK and we bring them to our recycling plant in Manchester to be refurbished, cleaned and tested.

The most important thing to know is that, by law the drum bund needs to be able to hold at least 25% of the total amount on the bund or 110% of the largest drum on there. This is to ensure a safe work environment and of course to keep the ground unpolluted.

Bunds are there to protect the workplace but also the environment in general. If you have oil product or dangerous goods such as acids or chemicals, you have to protect the workplace but also the ground you work on for the environment. This is of course for you own safety but also required by EU law.

It is not always easy to know which IBC container to order. There are many different type of IBC containers and then you have to choose from 3 different type of pallets. Here are a couple of tips that might help you making the right decision.

A lot of industries use IBC containers for oils, paints, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paints, resins and food and beverages. However, more and more people have found really smart ideas for IBC containers.

Christmas is a fond memory, and 2015 is in full swing with spring is almost upon us; but that doesn’t mean the icy weather has left us just yet! Accidents caused by slips and trips are never higher than during the winter and autumn months. This is due to a number of reasons; such as the lack of daylight, fallen leaves and icy roads/pavements. When ice and snow builds up on pathways it can make the simple task of walking extremely precautious and dangerous. What can your business do about it?

Stainless steel is quite literally everywhere, from buildings to product packaging and from storage containers to kitchen utensils; the material’s possibilities are endless. Due to its marvellous material properties, stainless steel has formed a fundamental part of our everyday lives from construction to transportation and household appliances

For the first time in 5 years, beer sales are reportedly on the rise. Cheap alcohol deals available in supermarkets, and the introduction of the smoking ban in 2007, have made drinking in pubs increasingly unpopular over the years, with numbers decreasing since 2009.