IBC

Rethink IBCs – for Reliability, Strength, and Safety.

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)

IBCs are the Versatile Giants of Industrial Packaging.

They combine large volumes with space-saving stackability – ideal for chemicals, solvents, food additives, or bulk materials. Thanks to their cubical design, IBCs maximize transport and storage efficiency.

Most IBCs consist of a blow-molded inner bottle (typically 1000 liters), encased in a metal cage and mounted on a plastic or metal pallet. The inner container is produced from HDPE, using mono- or multilayer extrusion blow molding.

Kautex technology enables IBCs with just 14 kg net weight while meeting full UN, FDA, or EFSA certification standards. Combined with efficient downstream solutions and smart controls, our machines reach output rates of up to 45 units per hour.

Your Benefits with Kautex

Strength, Safety, and Efficiency – IBC Solutions that keep Your Products moving Securely Worldwide.

Maximum Output, Minimum Footprint

Up to 45 IBCs per hour on just ~119 m². Thanks to continuous extrusion and optimized downstream handling.

Ready for Any Layer

Whether mono, DeCo, or ReCo – up to 3 layers with PCR and masterbatch savings. Designed for high-performance multilayer production.

Efficient Material Usage

Reduced wall thickness (e.g. 1.3–1.6 mm), intelligent wall-thickness control (PWDS, SFDR), and rheology-optimized die designs.

Sustainable Quality

14 kg net weight with full regulatory compliance (UN, FDA, EFSA). Supports right-weighting and circular material flows.

Full System Integration

In-line deflashing, leak testing, cooling, palletizing – ready for autonomous production cells.

Smart Control & Data Monitoring

With BC6 and DataCap: condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy tracking, and wall-thickness analysis in real time.

Technology Focus

Die Heads & Downstream.

Die Heads

Our high-performance die heads for IBC production come in both continuous and discontinuous configurations:

WT 1-600 ReCo3 (continuous): Up to 1200 kg/h throughput, 3-layer setup with a recyclate core, and advanced wall-thickness control via SFDR/PWDS. Ideal for high-end multilayer IBCs.
AKK 60l mono (discontinuous): Designed for mono-layer IBCs, with outputs of up to 23 pcs/h and throughput ranging from 420–840 kg/h. A cost-effective alternative for less demanding requirements.

Kautex die heads are engineered using rheological simulation, overlapping heart curve geometry, and modular tooling – ensuring optimal melt flow, consistent thickness distribution, and reliable performance with recycled materials.

Downstream

Downstream equipment includes:

In-line Deflashing & Leak Testing: Automated quality assurance with repeatable accuracy
Post-Cooling & Product Handling: Optimized for thermal balance and faster cycle times
Automated Take-out & Palletizing: Designed for full-line integration
Digital Process Control: OPC- and MES-ready, with remote support and full traceability

IBC Know-How

Our expertise in IBC production covers the entire lifecycle: from article design and mold development to series production. With decades of experience, Kautex delivers simulation-based product optimization, advanced tooling, and smart automation concepts.

Typical Applications:

Transport and storage of hazardous materials
Food ingredients, emulsions, liquids, and powders
Coatings, colorants, additives, and plastic granulates
Industrial chemicals and cleaning agents

Kautex Advantages:

Article designs optimized for lightweighting: 1000 L at just 14 kg net
Simulation-based engineering for articles and tooling (e.g. wall-thickness profiling, melt flow, cooling)
Recyclate-ready multilayer and monolayer processing
End-to-end integration: from extrusion to leak testing, palletizing, and MES connectivity

Our Machines
for your Production

Bring your Production of IBCs to the next Level, with a Kautex Machine.

The High-Performance Platform for IBCs

Compact, continuous extrusion platform tailored for multilayer IBCs. More than 40 containers per hour possible. Supports ReCo3 structure, full downstream integration, and BC6 smart control. Reduced footprint and modular setup make it ideal for modern production environments.

The Mono Standard

Robust machine for mono-layer IBCs up to 1250 L. Output with more than 30 units/hour. Cost-effective solution with proven accumulator head technology, ideal for standard industrial packaging applications.

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Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)<\/h1>\n
\t\t\t\t\tIBCs are the Versatile Giants of Industrial Packaging.\t\t<\/p>\n
They combine large volumes with space-saving stackability \u2013 ideal for chemicals, solvents, food additives, or bulk materials. Thanks to their cubical design, IBCs maximize transport and storage efficiency.<\/p>\n
Most IBCs consist of a blow-molded inner bottle (typically 1000 liters), encased in a metal cage and mounted on a plastic or metal pallet. The inner container is produced from HDPE, using mono- or multilayer extrusion blow molding.<\/p>\n
Kautex technology enables IBCs with just 14 kg net weight while meeting full UN, FDA, or EFSA certification standards. Combined with efficient downstream solutions and smart controls, our machines reach output rates of up to 45 units per hour.<\/p>\n

Your Benefits with Kautex<\/h2>\n
Strength, Safety, and Efficiency \u2013 IBC Solutions that keep Your Products moving Securely Worldwide.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaximum Output, Minimum Footprint\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReady for Any Layer \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether mono, DeCo, or ReCo \u2013 up to 3 layers with PCR and masterbatch savings. Designed for high-performance multilayer production.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEfficient Material Usage\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReduced wall thickness (e.g. 1.3\u20131.6\u202fmm), intelligent wall-thickness control (PWDS, SFDR), and rheology-optimized die designs.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSustainable Quality\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t14\u202fkg net weight with full regulatory compliance (UN, FDA, EFSA). Supports right-weighting and circular material flows.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull System Integration\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn-line deflashing, leak testing, cooling, palletizing \u2013 ready for autonomous production cells.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmart Control & Data Monitoring\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWith BC6 and DataCap: condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy tracking, and wall-thickness analysis in real time.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Technology Focus<\/h2>\n
\t\t\t\t\tDie Heads & Downstream.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Die Heads<\/h3>\n
Our high-performance die heads for IBC production come in both continuous and discontinuous configurations:<\/p>\n
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WT 1-600 ReCo3 (continuous):<\/strong> Up to 1200\u202fkg\/h throughput, 3-layer setup with a recyclate core, and advanced wall-thickness control via SFDR\/PWDS. Ideal for high-end multilayer IBCs.<\/li>\n
AKK 60l mono (discontinuous):<\/strong> Designed for mono-layer IBCs, with outputs of up to 23 pcs\/h and throughput ranging from 420\u2013840\u202fkg\/h. A cost-effective alternative for less demanding requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kautex die heads are engineered using rheological simulation, overlapping heart curve geometry, and modular tooling \u2013 ensuring optimal melt flow, consistent thickness distribution, and reliable performance with recycled materials.<\/p>\n
Downstream<\/h3>\n
Downstream equipment includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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In-line Deflashing & Leak Testing:<\/strong> Automated quality assurance with repeatable accuracy<\/li>\n
Post-Cooling & Product Handling:<\/strong> Optimized for thermal balance and faster cycle times<\/li>\n
Automated Take-out & Palletizing:<\/strong> Designed for full-line integration<\/li>\n
Digital Process Control:<\/strong> OPC- and MES-ready, with remote support and full traceability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
IBC Know-How<\/h2>\n
\t\t\t\t\tOur expertise in IBC production covers the entire lifecycle: from article design and mold development to series production. With decades of experience, Kautex delivers simulation-based product optimization, advanced tooling, and smart automation concepts.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Typical Applications:<\/h3>\n
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Transport and storage of hazardous materials<\/li>\n
Food ingredients, emulsions, liquids, and powders<\/li>\n
Coatings, colorants, additives, and plastic granulates<\/li>\n
Industrial chemicals and cleaning agents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kautex Advantages:<\/h3>\n
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Article designs optimized for lightweighting: 1000\u202fL at just 14\u202fkg net<\/li>\n
Simulation-based engineering for articles and tooling (e.g. wall-thickness profiling, melt flow, cooling)<\/li>\n
Recyclate-ready multilayer and monolayer processing<\/li>\n
End-to-end integration: from extrusion to leak testing, palletizing, and MES connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our Machines
for your Production<\/h2>\n
\t\t\t\t\tBring your Production of IBCs to the next Level, with a Kautex Machine.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Your direct contact<\/h2>\n
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