Goodpack® IBC Global Packaging Solutions . Edible Oils & Fats . Fruit Juices . Natural Rubber . Processed & Frozen Food . Synthetic Rubber . Non-hazardous Chemicals . Automotive Parts   Frequently Requested Solutions Rental Solutions . Term Rental . Trip Rental Empty Collection		What are IBC and what are they used for? What is Returnable Packaging? What are Goodpack® IBC made of? What type of cargo can a Goodpack® IBC normally pack? How much cargo can be packed in a Goodpack® IBC? In what industries are Goodpack® IBC used in? Will Goodpack® IBC fit into a ISO Container? How many IBC can be stacked when empty? Are the IBC stackable when filled for storage? How high? How much labor is needed to setup a Goodpack® IBC? What mode of transportation are the IBC suited for? How are the contents of the IBC discharged? What are the benefits of returnable packaging? Do you have a supplier near me? 1. What are IBC and what is it used for? IBC is an acronym for intermediate bulk containers. IBC are generally used for the storage and transportation of bulk cargo. The Goodpack® IBC is designed for packing and transporting solid, liquid and powder cargo. Back to the top 2. What is Returnable Packaging? The Goodpack® IBC is a form of returnable packaging that is designed for repeated use. Once cargo that has been packed in an IBC are emptied, the IBC is cleaned, inspected and readied for reuse again. In this way, the IBC can be reused safely, resulting in significant cost savings and minimising wastage. Back to the top 3. What are Goodpack® IBC made of? Goodpack® IBC are made from galvanised high tensile steel. Goodpack® IBC are certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Back to the top 4. What type of cargo can a Goodpack® IBC normally pack? Goodpack® IBC can pack virtually any solid, liquid, pellet or powder form of bulk cargo. Back to the top 5. How much cargo can be packed in a Goodpack® IBC? For Liquid Cargo: Goodpack® IBC are designed to pack up to 1400 litres or 370 US gallons of cargo. For Solid Cargo: Goodpack® IBC are designed to pack up to 1550 KGs or 3410 pounds of cargo. Back to the top 6. In what industries are Goodpack® IBC used in? Goodpack® IBC are used extensively and successfully in industries ranging from food and beverage, dairy, edible-oils, natural rubber, synthetic rubber and non-hazardous chemicals. Back to the top 7. Will Goodpack® IBC fit into an ISO container? All Goodpack® IBC can be shipped and trucked in standard ISO containers. Depending on the IBC type, a 40-foot HC container can fit between 176 and 224 nested IBC. When filled, 16 IBC fit perfectly into a standard ISO 20-foot container for efficient transportation. Back to the top 8. How many IBC can be stacked when empty? The IBC can be stacked up to 26 per stack. Back to the top 9. Are the IBC stackable when filled for storage? How high? The IBC are stackable 4 high when filled. Back to the top 10. How much labor is needed to setup a Goodpack® IBC? The Goodpack® IBC only requires 1 man to setup and dismantle. Back to the top 11. What mode of transportation are the IBC suited for? All Goodpack® IBCs can be transported using a variety of means such as by truck, rail car, ocean containers and break bulk vessels. Back to the top 12. How are the contents of the IBC discharged? The contents of the IBC can be discharged by gravity, suction/pumping, rotation and through a removable panel. Back to the top 13. What are the benefits of returnable packaging? Reduction in Wastage - Because returnable packaging is recyclable, it is environmentally friendlier and it can be recycled and reused repeatedly. Reduction in Disposal Costs - There are no disposal costs associated with returnable packaging, as it is reusable. Storage and Space Maximisation - Goodpack® IBC can be stacked and nested for maximum storage and space utilisation. Rent Locally, Dehire Globally – With a presence in over 50 countries in the world, we can position Goodpack® IBC to any location you specify and you can return the IBC at any location you want after you have discharged it. This means that Goodpack IBC® can be rented and filled in the United States and returned in Australia after the cargo has been discharged. There is no need to ship the empty IBC all the way back to the US for return. Goodpack will collect it!!! This is what we mean by Rent Locally, Dehire Globally. The cost savings from Goodpack® IBC are scalable. The greater the quantity of cargo that is packed in Goodpack®, the greater the savings in freight costs. For Every Goodpack® IBC Steel Drums Savings 112 tonnes of cargo 80 IBC 560 Drums   Number of 20 foot ISO Containers 5 containers 7 containers 2 containers   157 tonnes of cargo 112 IBC 785 Drums   Number of 20 foot ISO Containers 7 containers 10 containers 3 containers   224 tonnes of cargo 160 IBC 1120 Drums   Number of 20 foot ISO Containers 10 containers 14 containers 4 containers   (Based of product with a specific gravity of 1:1). Back to the top 14. Do you have a supplier near me? Our operations span the globe through a global network of our subsidiaries and representatives in areas such as Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania. With this network, we are able to supply IBC to virtually anywhere in the world. 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