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Rebottled Food-Grade IBC Tote

PALLETIZED. STACKABLE. BUILT FOR BULK LIQUIDS.

Rebottled Food-Grade IBC Tote

New Food-Grade Bottle on an Inspected Reusable Cage

Rebottled food-grade IBC totes combine a brand-new FDA-compliant HDPE bottle with a professionally inspected reusable cage and pallet. Your product only ever touches new resin, at a lower cost than a completely new tote.

Food-Grade Approved
Corrosion-Resistant
Reusable
Recyclable

Overview

A new food-grade HDPE bottle fitted into a cleaned, inspected, and repaired steel cage. The contamination profile matches a new tote because the bottle is new, while the reused cage cuts unit cost and keeps steel in service.

FDA-Compliant Bottle

New HDPE inner receptacle molded from FDA-compliant, food-grade resin.

Sanitary Fittings

Valve and cap options selected for clean discharge and simple sanitation.

Tamper-Evident Closures

Sealed fill caps and discharge covers help protect product integrity in transit.

275 & 330 Gallon Sizes

Both capacities share a standard pallet footprint for consistent handling.

Common Uses

Bulk Liquid Ingredients

Edible Oils & Syrups

Industrial Chemicals

Acids & Caustics

Cleaning Products

Water Treatment Chemicals

Process Water & Wastewater

Oils & Lubricants

Hazardous Liquids

Specifications

Nominal Capacity275 & 330 U.S. gallons (1,040 / 1,250 Liters)
Bottle MaterialNew FDA-Compliant HDPE
Cage & PalletGalvanized Steel Cage / Composite Pallet Base
Height46 in / 53 in (1,168 / 1,346 mm)
Footprint48 x 40 in (1,219 x 1,016 mm)
Empty Weight115 - 155 lbs (52 - 70 kg)
Fill / Discharge6 in (150 mm) Fill Cap / 2 in (50 mm) NPT Outlet
Valve OptionsBall, Butterfly, or Camlock
UN CertificationUN 31HA1/Y available
ConditionNew bottle, inspected reused cage
UN-Rated Options
Bottle Condition

Specify a new or newly rebottled HDPE bottle; reconditioned bottles are not assumed food grade.

Resin Certification

Confirm FDA-compliant, food-grade resin and request documentation for your ingredient.

Valve & Sanitation

Match the valve and cap to your fill line and cleaning procedure before ordering.

275 vs. 330 Gallon

Choose 275 for dense product or height limits, 330 to maximize volume per pallet.

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Compare Drum Materials

IBC Type
Best For
Key Benefit
Consideration
Composite IBC Tote
Chemicals, water, oils, general industrial liquids
Lowest cost per gallon handled
Chemical compatibility must be verified
Stainless-Steel IBC
High-purity, pharma, food, aggressive chemistry
Sanitary, reusable, temperature tolerant
Highest upfront investment
Reconditioned IBC Tote
Compatible non-food liquids, waste, wastewater
Lowest unit cost, supports reuse
Previous contents must be verified

Steel drum faqs

What is an IBC tote?

An IBC tote, or intermediate bulk container, is a palletized industrial container used to store, transport, and dispense bulk liquids, pastes, powders, or granular materials. The common composite version is an HDPE bottle inside a galvanized steel cage on an integrated pallet base.

Are all IBC totes food grade?

No. A tote should only be used for food or beverage products when its materials, manufacturing history, and condition are appropriate for that application. Reconditioned or previously used totes should not be assumed to be food grade.

What is the difference between a new, rebottled, and reconditioned IBC tote?

A new IBC tote uses a new bottle, cage, and pallet. A rebottled IBC generally combines a new inner bottle with a reused and inspected cage. A reconditioned IBC generally uses a previously used bottle and cage that have been cleaned and inspected.

What are the most common IBC tote sizes?

The most common rigid composite IBC tote capacities are 275 gallons and 330 gallons. Both generally use a comparable pallet footprint, so the practical difference is overall height, filled weight, and volume per pallet position.

What valve should I choose for an IBC tote?

Common options include ball valves, butterfly valves, camlock connections, and threaded outlets. The correct valve depends on product viscosity, flow requirements, chemical compatibility, and facility connections.