Next Generation IBC Offered by CHEP Pallecon

Provided by Horen plastics, Horen liquid container, OF1040

iCONIC, a next generation plastic intermediate bulk container (IBC), is a new offering from CHEP Pallecon Solutions. The global leader in container pooling solutions says that the new IBC, available in the 1000mm x 1200mm international footprint, has been developed to response to growing demand for IBC packaging that can be shipped across continents. If generates sustainable cost advantages, efficiency improvements and waste reduction.

The new IBC delivers a number of improvements over CHEP Pallecon Solutions’ current reusable and returnable plastic IBC. “We introduced the foldable plastic container 10 years ago and are continuingly looking at enhancing our range of products, by adopting new technology”, reports John Plummer, Director Sales – Asia-Pacific. “The iCONIC will address a unique set of challenges that arise from moving, protecting and storing semi-bulk dry and liquid products. The new IBC ensures safe loading and unloading and offers improved product protection with minimal handling.”

Better Return Ratio for Empty IBC

An improved folding ratio of 3.5:1 is achievable through iCONIC’s innovative design.  The reduction in collapsed container height results in 98 containers that can be stacked in a standard truck compared to 60 for earlier generation IBCs. As a result of this improvement in transport space utilisation, the total quantity of trucks required and CO2 emissions both decrease. The iCONIC is also totally recyclable, which reduces one-use product consumption and the resulting carbon footprint.

Featuring lightweight plastic construction, the iCONIC proides superior durability and product protection. It has a large carrying capacity of 1040 litres, which holds more than 25 percent greater content, in the same space as four 200 litre drums. The container utilises a new liner on each trip, eliminating product contamination and avoiding the costly process of cleaning and sanitising drums & containers after each use.

“With innovative design features, that have not been seen on any previous IBC in the pooling market, the iCONIC provides our customers with a cost effective solution for the movement of bulk product through their supply chain”, Mr Plummer adds. “The ability to ship & decant more product in one unit will ensure users reduce costs, both in transport and in-plant handling”.

The iCONIC is fitted with non-sequential folding panels and the lid slides & locks on the back panel. This makes it easier and faster to set up and collapse than traditional bag-in-box systems and the built-in 4-way entry pallet base, improves handling efficiencies. The sloping pallet base results in greater discharge of product and the anti-slip locators on the steel reinforced base ensure the units can be safely stacked.

With an extensive range of packaging solutions available across the globe, the iCONIC will complement CHEP’s current range of integrated solutions available for movement of product and can be used in conjunction with its existing suite of food grade liner bag solutions.

CHEP Pallecon Solution is a division of Brambles. It  provides Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), liner bags and accessories to customers around the world and across a range of industries including food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical and general manufacturing. CHEP Pallecon Solutions Asia Pacific has dedicated teams and more than 20 service centres spread across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, also offering international movements with more than 50 countries worldwide.

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Horen Release New 1200x1000mm Foldable Plastics Liquid IBCs OptiFlow™1040

Horen, the leader in the plastic bulk foldable packaging, has released a new foldable plastic liquid IBCs product, OptiFlow™1040(OF1040). OF1040 dramatically reduces costs in comparison with alternative intermediate bulk container systems that use drums, steel IBCs or even similar plastic foldable IBCs products. The foldable bag-in-box container concept simplifies handling throughout the logistics process and, as OF1040 is returnable and reusable, substantially reduces the use of packaging materials compared to one trip IBC solutions.

The Horen team has spent more than five years researching and developing the OptiFlow™ OF1040 IBC. Horen have devised innovative manufacturing technologies to create an IBC that is super strong, extremely robust and easy to handle.

OF1040 has international standard size. Many customers need to transport products from one country to another. By adopting the international size of 1200mm x 1000mm Horen’s OF1040 enables the efficient movement of product between countries and continents. It is easily used across any Intermodal transportation. International standard sizing of the OF 1040 enables simple compatibility and ease of transfers ensuring it can be used in every corner of the world.

3.5:1, OF1040 has the highest folding ratio of any IBC currently on the market. The Folding rate is a very important attribute of a foldable container. It decides how much space can be saved in a warehouse or truck when the container is folded. Space is closely related to cost. Horen’s IBC has the lowest folding rate on the current market. For a 2.6m standard trailer, it can take 182 pieces of the Horen IBC but only 130 pieces of other IBCs. For a 3m mega road train, it can take 240 pieces of the Horen IBC but only 180 pieces of other IBCs. This huge improvement will lead to direct cost savings within the liquid industry supply chain. With reduced costs comes increased competitiveness.

Great innovation has enabled Horen to create the OF1040; the smartest reusable, folding container in the world. Horen has applied more than 30 patents in the development of the OF 1040. Horen continue to push technological boundaries to ensure we can provide the most efficient and innovative products to the liquid handling industry.

The lid of an IBC plays an important role in protecting the liner and also preventing excess movement of the liner contents during transportation. Conventional IBC lids are heavy and difficult to use and often requires 2 people to operate. Horen has addressed this issue with the hanging lid system which allows the lid to be easily opened and closed by one person. There is also the added advantage of not having to find somewhere to store the lid when the IBC is opened as it conveniently hangs on the back wall of the IBC.

The lid has been designed with self locking handles. To close the lid the operator only needs to press down on the lid and the locks will engage automatically. There are hand hold areas on the lid which allow the operator to easily fit the lid onto the IBC. A full set of instructions of how to fold and unfold the IBC and how to operate the lid have been molded onto the lid surface. A tamper evident clip with unique security number can be placed over the handles keeping the contents of the IBC safe. The lid has been designed to automatically drain off an excess liquid.

The OF1040 has a double smooth base design, more hygienic and stronger than one smooth base. Three skids base with steel reinforcement to increase strength. Anti-slip rubbers on the base keep the container from slipping on the forklift tines. Pallet base design has stainless re-enforced blocks feet and 4 corner feet to reduce FLT damage. The stainless steel pallet foot protectors will need to be sealed so that there can be no risk of contamination behind them. The base can be equipped with RFID in the opposing feet of the unit to help track the movement of product. The base slopes from the back of the unit towards the sump so that any excess liquid will automatically escape out of the drainage holes positioned in the bottom of the sump. This function ensures rain or any other liquid does not get trapped in the base of the IBC.

The base allows the use of specially designed HBB (Heater Base Boards). HBB’s can remain inside the IBC even when the container is folded. A specially designed cavity allows for the power cord of the HBB to go through the wall of the IBC.

The OF 1040 has a very generous sump space allowing for easy valve handle application. The sump cover will attach to the IBC wall panel when open, through the use of a magnetic device. The sump cover will return to its original closed position automatically when the panels are folded. The Sump cover has a tamper evidence (TE) function. A TE clip with security number can be attached when the sump is locked.

Non-sequential folding allows for quick and easy assembly and collapsing. A patented and robust hinge design enables easy installation and removal of the wall panels without the use of any special tools. The side panels are reinforced by metal tubes. All panels are double smooth, hygienic and durable. The long side panels have an anti-collapsing device that holds the wall in place to protect the worker. OF1040 has an easily maneuverable, reinforced drop door. All steps associated with opening and closings are quick and easy. The Drop door allows the liners to be easily installed.

Specially positioned sight glasses allow the user to quickly identify the liquid level in the container. This is optional. Also we have embossed a liter level gauge on the inside of the back panel. The ‘ear’ slots on the top of the wall panels allow the use of a bag roller.

For more information on products and services from HOREN please visit www.horenplastic.com.

About HOREN

Horen develops smart product solutions which consider the entire supply chains systems used by our customers to help them achieve “Zero Waste, Zero Loss”. Through our R&D department we are steadily looking for new materials and production methods which help us to manufacture products with maximum stability, high return ratio’s and low weight. It is our target to eliminate ineffective transport and logistics processes. We follow and support the global trend to reduce CO2 emissions by developing products that are recyclable at the end of their working life. Reducing cost, time and waste through the adoption of sustainable development and manufacturing processes provides our customers with environmentally smart solutions.

Our key focus is on plastic foldable containers and the accessories which are used for transporting bulk goods in various industries. Our aim is to constantly increase our range of smart solutions and to improve the key performance of these products to give our customers the best products in the industry. Based on the requirements of our customers we analyze the current supply chain and together we are able to quickly develop new and customized solutions. Horen’s primary focus is on adding value through smart and effective engineering.

Contact: Rice Zhu

International Marketing Director

rice@horenplastic.com

Source: HOREN

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