IBC prevents material from sticking to walls.

MODRoto Apr 02, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Hopper Bottom Intermediate Bulk Container features 30 deg angle, hopper-shaped bottom that promotes consistent flow and complete drainage. Seamless, UV- and chemical-resistant IBC is rotomolded from linear low density polyethylene, and includes 2 in. full port valve as either bottom or side discharge and 23 in. top with lever lock ring. Container is offered in 285 and 330 gal capacities measuring 45 x 45 x 56 in. and 45 x 45 x 63.5 in. respectively.

Original Press Release:

Bulk Container Manufacturer Unveils Hopper Bottom IBC

New Container Promotes Flow, Drainage Of Viscous Products

Saddle Brook, NJ: Bulk container manufacturer Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (MOD), Saddle Brook, NJ, has unveiled the Hopper Bottom intermediate bulk container featuring a dramatic, 30-degree angle, hopper-shaped bottom that promotes the consistent
flow and complete drainage of adhesives, inks, paints, soaps, lotions, lubricating greases, fiber optic gels and other viscous products while preventing the material from sticking to container walls as waste.

Rotomolded in a single unit from linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), the seamless, UV- and chemical-resistant Hopper Bottom IBC includes a 2" full port valve as either bottom or side discharge and an extra wide, 23" top with lever lock ring for easy filling, mixing and cleaning while ensuring a secure closure during shipping and handling.

Set in a sturdy, powder coated, steel frame with optional identification plates on four sides, the Hopper Bottom IBC stacks two high when full and is four-way forklift accessible. The container is offered in 285- and 330-gallon capacities measuring 45" x 45" x 56" and 45" x 45" x 63.5" respectively (side discharge) with approximate tare weights of 370 lbs. and 420 lbs.

For more information, contact John J. Pape, 535 N. Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663; 1.800.829.3230; FAX 201.796.5820; jack@modroto.com; http://modroto.com/chemical/index3.htm.