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
Source: HOREN
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