What are IBC bunds?
What are IBC bunds?
An IBC bund is placed underneath intermediate bulk containers to prevent chemical leaks or spillages from contaminating the surrounding area.
What does IBC stand for in spills?
FEATURES. Bunded self contained stand for Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tanks. Safe single pallet spill containment for chemicals, oils, acids, and alkalis etc.
Are IBC tanks bunded?
Thereafter during transit around your site and in storage, the IBC is fully bunded against valve or container failure or tampering. The stillage is robust steel construction, with 4 side fork lift truck entry.
What is the meaning of bunding?
Bunding, also called a bund wall, is a constructed retaining wall around storage “where potentially polluting substances are handled, processed or stored, for the purposes of containing any unintended escape of material from that area until such time as a remedial action can be taken.”
Are IBC stackable?
IBC containers can be safely stacked on top of each other but need to be stored on IBC bunds or in bunded stores. The bunds should be able to contain 110% of the total container capacity which will mean that the bund should have a minimum capacity of 1100 litres.
What is a composite IBC?
Composite intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) are packagings for the transport of mainly liquid and/or viscous products. The DOT-authorized “UN mark” certifies that the composite IBC has successfully passed the design type tests.
Who uses IBC totes?
Commonly called IBC totes, these vessels are widely used in the hygienic processing industries to move and store bulk liquid and dry ingredients. They provide a more efficient solution than the ubiquitous 55-gallon steel drums commonly used for storing and moving ingredients.
What are bulk containers?
Bulk container means any garbage, rubbish and/or refuse container having a capacity of two cubic yards or greater, and which is equipped with fittings for hydraulic and/or mechanical emptying, unloading and/or removal. Packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), large packagings and tanks are not included.
Where are bunds used?
Bunds are generally applied to sloping fields in order to reduce water runoff and erosion and may also be functional for severely degraded soils (RUFFINO 2009). Contour bunds can only be constructed on even ground, whereas semi-circular bunds can also be applied to uneven terrain.
What are bunds used for?
How long does an IBC last?
Rigid HDPE IBCs have seen over 10 years of service. Carbon and stainless steel IBC tanks have seen over 20 years of work life.
What do you need to know about IBC bunding?
When it comes to bunding of IBC’s (also known as pods, bulki’s and bulkibox’s) Containit Solutions are Australia’s experts for bunded pallets, spill pallets, bunding solutions, spill management solutions and a wide range of dangerous goods storage solutions. For more information and quotes, please see our range of IBC Bund Pallets.
What are IBC spill bunds used for in Australia?
Steel IBC bunds are especially useful when storing Class 3 Flammable liquids or combustible liquids. All IBC spill bunds have been manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions. IBC bunds have been designed with a sump capacity designed to hold at least 110% of a 1000L pod, meeting the requirements of relevant Australian Standards.
What can be stored in IBC Bund pallets?
For the oil industry, they can store petrochemical products such as oil, solvents, detergents and adhesives. They can also be used in food processing plants as they can store food syrups and other food ingredients in liquid form. Our range of bunded pallets are suited for both indoor and outdoor storage.
What are IBC spill pallets and what do they do?
IBC spill pallets are a safe and secure containment solution to bund 1000 litre bulk containers. These spill pallets are also know as IBC (intermediate bulk container) bunds or bulki box bunds.
