Operations

When stored outdoors, IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) are exposed to ambient weather. If contents freeze, you risk: Operational delays: contents won’t dispense or pump. Container damage: expansion can crack the inner HDPE bottle, warp the cage/pallet, and split fittings/hoses. Product loss/quality issues: many liquids (e.g., emulsions, certain chemicals) are freeze-sensitive and degrade after a hard freeze.

Knowing the weight of an empty IBC tote is important for: Shipping logistics – total load calculations for trucks or containers. Warehouse storage – ensuring racks, pallets, or floors can safely support full totes. Handling equipment – forklifts and pallet jacks must be rated to lift filled weights. The weight of the tote is only part of the equation—when filled, a 275-gallon tote of water can weigh over 2,200 pounds, and a 330-gallon tote can weigh more than 2,750 pounds.