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Stainless Steel IBCs - Heavy Duty

   

Optitainer Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs / Totes) are United Nations IMDG-approved solutions built for the safe transportation, storage, and decanting of hazardous liquids, dangerous goods, and clean fuels by road, rail, and sea. Constructed from low-carbon stainless steel (304 plate with 316 options), these heavy-duty tanks offer superior corrosion resistance at welded joints, minimal carbide precipitation risk, and maximum durability under demanding field conditions.

All units feature UN IMDG-accredited safety components, including pressure/vacuum relief vents (-3.5 kPa to 21 kPa), emergency thermal relief fusible caps (failing at 138°C), compliant anti-splash fill tubes, crane lifting lugs, and lockable valve protection plates. Within the Heavy Duty category, the range is divided into two specialized types tailored to specific industry applications:

1. CHESSHD Series (Chemical Heavy Duty)

Engineered for industrial and chemical supply chains, the CHESSHD series provides containment for Dangerous Goods falling under Packaging Groups II & III (Classes 3, 5, 6, 8, and 9). Reinforced frame stainless steel construction for harsh industrial, mining and offshore environments.

  • Primary Applications: Corrosive liquids, industrial chemicals, flammable materials, hazardous goods, and combustible liquids.
  • Available Capacities: 500L, 750L, 1,000L, 1,250L, 1,500L, and 1,850L.
  • Key Features: Low-level sample valve positioned at the lowest tank point, dipstick for fluid level tracking, customizable top-mounted BSP sockets, and a Stainless Steel weather shield.

Standard Equipment

  • Discharge: 50mm ball valve c/w camlock & dustcap
  • Dip point: 50mm ball valve c/w camlock & dustcap
  • Fill: 50mm fill tube c/w camlock & dustcap
  • Vents: Pressure venting 21 kPa
  • Vacuum venting –3.5 kPa
  • Temperature relief 138 °C

Options Equipment & Services

  • Dry break couplings
  • Desiccant filtration
  • Vapour recovery point


  • Unloader stand
  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Pumping equipment
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2. AVISSHD Series (Aviation Heavy Duty)

Tailored specifically for aviation fuel infrastructure, the AVISSHD series complies with strict clean-fuel standards required for transporting, storing, and dispensing specialized fuels.

  • Primary Applications: Aviation fuels (Avgas and Jet A1), as well as flammable and hazardous liquid storage.
  • Available Capacities: 450L, 500L, 750L, 1,000L, 1,250L, 1,500L, and 1,850L.
  • Key Features: Dedicated 20mm low-level sample collection point ball valve with camlocks for quality sampling, dipstick guide tube with an inscribed scale in Litres, and an Aluminium weather shield.

Standard Equipment

  • Discharge: 50mm ball valve c/w camlock
  • 20mm Low level sample collection point ball valve c/w camlocks
  • Fill: 50mm fill tube c/w camlocks
  • Vents: Pressure venting 21 kPa
  • Vacuum venting –3.5 kPa
  • Temperature relief 138 °C

Options Equipment & Services

  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Dry break couplings
  • Desiccant filter
  • Vapour recovery point
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  • Pumping equipment
  • Dipstick
  • Unloading stand

Features and Benefits


UN31A/Y Approved

Field Proven Design

Reduced Contamination

Minimal Residual

20 units per 20 ft FCL (1000L) for global shipping

Applications


Flammable Liquids

Aviation Fuels

Corrosive Liquids

Hazardous Liquids

Combustible Liquids

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