Chemical & fine chemicals
Storage, transfer, processing and mixing of chemical raw materials, industrial liquids and intermediates.
Flagship Product
Stainless Steel IBC Tote Tanks, Built by the Manufacturer Behind 1,000+ Units a Year for Japanese Chemical Groups
Square or round tank, flat or conical bottom, framed or frameless — every BX IBC tote is welded, tested and documented to your medium, your handling method and your destination.
Overview
What it is, and what it survives
A stainless steel IBC tote tank is a medium-to-large metal container for storing, transferring and reusing industrial materials. It combines a stainless steel tank body, a bottom discharge structure and a supporting or protective frame. Baoxiang builds square and round tanks, flat-bottom and conical-bottom designs, framed and frameless structures, with feed ports, discharge ports, valves and sealing configurations matched to your project drawings.
Because the tote is reused again and again across the supply chain, its value is decided by welding quality, material selection and frame engineering — not catalog numbers. That is where a 30-year welding factory earns its place: dozens of welders with more than ten years of experience, TIG and laser welding, and an in-house developed automatic welding machine for repeatable seams.
Key features
Engineering that shows up in service
- Service life beyond ten years under suitable material, structure, maintenance and operating conditions — a reusable asset, not a consumable
- Wetted parts and external frame can be specified in different grades (e.g. SS316L tank on SS304 frame) to match corrosion duty and budget
- Manhole, flanges, vents, level gauge bosses, support legs, casters, forklift slots and stacking structures configured per use
- Every tank shipped from a film-protected sheet: welds inspected and ground, acid-washed, then interior and exterior re-cleaned
- Tightness and leak testing by water/air test; pressure testing at design pressure; PT (penetrant) testing on request
- Material certificates, batch records, inspection reports, photos and videos supplied before shipment approval
| Capacity range | 20 L – 45,000 L; common IBC sizes 1,000 / 2,000 / 2,082 / 3,000 L |
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| Reference footprint | approx. 1,140 × 1,140 × 1,300 mm or 1,140 × 1,140 × 1,475 mm; final size per design |
| Tank structure | Square or round; flat-bottom or conical bottom; framed or frameless |
| Materials | SS304 / SS316L wetted parts; SS304, galvanized steel or carbon-steel frames |
| Wall thickness | Per capacity, structure, load, test pressure and applicable standard |
| Discharge | Bottom outlet with butterfly valve or other suitable valve; size and position per drawing |
| Seals | EPDM, NBR, silicone or PTFE, selected by medium, temperature and cleaning regime |
| Handling | Forklift slots; top lifting eyes; stacking per design load and test results |
| Surface finish | Pickling & passivation, brushed, polished or coated, per stored material |
| Lead time | Standard models typically 7–10 days; certified / custom projects from 30 days |
Applications
Where this container earns its keep
Food & beverage
Raw materials and semi-finished products: storage, processing, blending and transfer between process steps.
Pharma & cosmetics
Processing and storage of raw materials and intermediates with hygienic weld and cleanability design.
Industrial manufacturing
Line-side temporary storage, process coupling and batch turnover.
Warehousing & logistics
Centralized storage, handling and transport of compatible industrial materials.
FAQ
Buyer questions on this product
What is the MOQ for stainless steel IBC tote tanks?
One set. We also support sample orders and pilot batches before volume production.
Can you match our existing 1,140 × 1,140 mm footprint?
Yes. The common reference dimensions are 1,140 × 1,140 × 1,300 mm and 1,140 × 1,140 × 1,475 mm, and footprints can be engineered to your rack, container or stacking requirement.
Which stainless grade should I choose?
SS304 suits many general industrial liquids. SS316L is selected for higher chloride or corrosion duty. Send us the medium, concentration, temperature and cleaning regime and our engineers will confirm compatibility before production.
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