Powders

Containers for powders

NCS is the specialist in containers for solid bulk materials (powders), assisting industry since 1976.  

NCS-AV cubic container
NCS-PN and GP cubic container

Materials depending on the sector

The choice of material depends on the industry and the container’s use:

Material / SectorFoodChemicalsPharmaceuticalsCosmetics
304L STAINLESS STEEL
316L STAINLESS STEEL
316TI STAINLESS STEEL		    
S235 STEEL
S355 STEEL		       
5754 ALUMINIUM
6081 T6 ALUMINIUM		     

Technical specifications of our ibc containers for powders

  •  Useful capacity from 350 l to 3,000 l. Other volumes can be manufactured on request.
  • The self-supporting design makes moving the container easy.
  • Drainage through:
    • Butterfly valve for diameters from DN150 to DN300, or
    • Rectangular hatch with a 230×556 section
  • Access via a manhole (DN 400 or DN460)
  • Various closure options:
    • Flat cover with bolt clamp or lever clamp
    • Hinged cover with six swing bolts
  • Wide range of seals for all types of liquids (silicone, Viton, EPDM, PTFE)
  • The base allows handling on all four sides. Our bases can be either fixed or removable and are available in 304L and 316L stainless steel, and painted or galvanized steel.
  • Lifting lugs and/or stacking corners as required

Advantages of our containers for powders

  • Our engineering design office is at your disposal to configure your container, choosing:
    • Dimensions (height, floor section)
    • Accessories (cover, clamp, valve, outlet connection, label support, vibrator, top inlet)
    • Finishes (pickling/passivation, RAL paint colour of your choice)
  • Durable and ecological design, an environmentally responsible solution that also reduces costs:
    • Long service life
    • Can be reused again and again
    • 100% recyclable
  • A design developed and conceived to facilitate and optimize use:
    • Angled hopper ensures efficient drainage
    • Full penetration welds (no retention zone) facilitate cleaning
    • Optimized loading volume
  • Hermetic seal guarantees content preservation:
    • Perfect seal with a wide choice of seals of a nature and hardness compatible with your products
    • Protects against UV radiation
  • Construction designed to facilitate and secure handling, and reduce storage space:
    • Stackable three high (two on one) using stacking corners
    • Closed fork pockets for handling by forklift truck
    • Container lifting with a cargo beam using the lifting lugs
  • Certified:
    • ADR for road transport of dangerous substances for the chemical sector
    • Standard CE1935/2004 for the food industry

Options for our ibc containers for powders

Various options are available depending on your needs:

  • Discharge cone
  • Adaptation system on drain valve for pneumatic opening/closing
  • Design compliant with ATEX Z22 standard
  • Vibrator support
  • Stainless steel sleeve under drain valve
  • Inner lining to facilitate flow
  • Tracking system (RFID chip, barcode)
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