IBCs
1,000 L paper (corrugated) IBC for smaller volumes of bulk non-hazardous liquids, stocked in Houston.
Ask us for dimensions and details when you request a quote.
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Vanguard Polymer Packaging · Bulk liquid packaging
Vanguard flexitanks, IBCs and shipping accessories
Packaging for bulk liquid and container shipping, stocked in Houston, Texas and ready to ship.
Vanguard flexitanks
Single-use flexitanks for standard 20ft dry containers, in six sizes. Designed and purpose-built, quality-checked, and ready to ship from Houston inventory.
| Size | Typical fit |
|---|---|
| 18,000 L flexitank | Denser cargoes, where weight limits cap the fill volume |
| 20,000 L flexitank | Heavier liquids such as some syrups and concentrates |
| 21,000 L flexitank | General bulk liquid shipments |
| 22,000 L flexitank | General bulk liquid shipments, such as edible oils |
| 23,000 L flexitank | Lighter liquids, where more volume fits within weight limits |
| 24,000 L flexitank | Lower-density liquids, for the most volume per container |
Standard specification
- Container
- Standard 20ft dry container
- Loading
- Bottom load, bottom discharge (BLBD)
- Valve
- 3-inch ball valve as standard; other valve options on request
- Construction
- 4-layer polyethylene film (125 micron) with a woven polypropylene outer layer
- Bulkhead
- Each set includes a cardboard bulkhead and steel bulkhead bars
- Options
- Heater pads on request, for cargoes that need heating before discharge
- Cargo
- Non-hazardous liquids only
- Inventory
- Stocked in Houston, Texas, ready to ship
The right size depends on your cargo’s density and on container and road weight limits. Tell us your product and we’ll recommend one.
Accessories
- Bulkheads: cardboard bulkhead and steel bulkhead bars, supplied with every flexitank set.
- Valves: 3-inch ball valve as standard, with other valve options on request.
- Heater pads: for cargoes that need heating before discharge.
- Something else? Tell us what you ship and we’ll tell you what we can supply.
Support from Houston
Size selection
Send us your cargo, its density and your route. We’ll recommend a flexitank size that fits container and road weight limits.
Fit-up and loading guidance
Practical guidance on container preparation, bulkhead fit-up, loading and discharge, so the first fill goes smoothly.
Documentation
Product specifications and documentation for your shipment files, plus answers from our Houston team when questions come up.
Typical flexitank cargoes include edible oils, glycerin, wine and juice concentrates, food ingredients and syrups, latex, lubricants and base oils, and non-hazardous chemicals. Ocean freight can be arranged on request.
Need flexitanks for your next shipment?
Tell us your product, volume and timing. We’ll reply with pricing and availability from our Houston inventory.