Intermediate bulk containers for powder and materials handling
Optimize your material handling processes with containers that ensure seamless blending, storage, and discharge, while mitigating bridging, blocking, and segregation—perfect for operations needing versatility in powder and granule management.
Ensures Dust-Tight Containment and Controlled Discharge
The Matcon Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) feature innovative Cone Valve technology, engineered to provide efficient powder handling solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals. Designed to address common powder handling challenges like bridging, blocking, and blend segregation, these IBCs ensure dust-tight containment and controlled discharge of powders, granules, tablets, and capsules. Available in 316L or 304 stainless steel for food and pharmaceutical applications, they offer excellent resistance to corrosion and meet stringent hygiene and safety standards. With capacities ranging from 300 to 3,500 liters, Matcon IBCs facilitate seamless integration into both batch and continuous production lines. They support full automation, including PLC-controlled systems for precise dosing and mixing, enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Easy to clean with comprehensive maintenance support, these IBCs are an ideal choice for allergen-sensitive and GMP-compliant environments. Customization options are available to meet specific capacity and process requirements, supported by expert engineering consultation.
Benefits
- Prevents production downtime by eliminating common powder handling issues such as bridging and blend segregation.
- Ensures product purity with dust-tight design, reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Increases operational efficiency with automated control systems for precise dosing and discharge.
- Enhances safety and hygiene through stainless steel construction, suitable for allergen-sensitive and GMP environments.
- Offers flexible integration into existing production lines, supporting both batch and continuous operations.
- Applications
- Chemicals,Beverages,Flavourings,Infant nutrition,Nutraceuticals,Bakery,Animal nutrition,Sports nutrition,Tablets,Mixes,Battery production,Capsules,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Battery materials,Protein powders,Chemical powders,Pharmaceutical tablets,Herbal tablets,Infant milk powder,Bakery dough mixes,Animal feed pellets,Liquid flavor concentrates,Energy drink mixes,Gelatin capsules,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Blending,Formulation
- Steps after
- Packing,Discharging,Inspection,Coating
- Input ingredients
- bulk material solids,powders,granules,tablets,capsules,coated tablets,non-coated tablets
- Output ingredients
- blended powders,stored materials,packaged products,transported powders,intact tablets,intact capsules
- Market info
- Matcon Limited is renowned for its expertise in providing powder handling and processing equipment, particularly focusing on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) systems, offering efficient and flexible solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical processing.
- Material Type
- Stainless Steel (316L/304),Polyethylene
- Capacity
- 300-3500 Litres
- Cone Valve Technology
- Prevents Bridging,Blocking,and Blend Segregation
- Batch Size
- Up to 650kg for Tablet IBCs
- Discharge Method
- Mass-flow Discharge
- Automation
- Automated IBC Tablet Discharge Station
- Dust-tight System
- Yes
- Stackable
- 2 IBCs High
- Cleaning Method
- Easy to Clean,Validatable Cleaning Procedures
- Handling Method
- Fork Truck,Chain Conveyor,AGV
- IBCs Movement
- Fully Contained System
- Internal Design
- No Enclosed Crevices or Hollow Sections
- Powder Flow Control
- Bridging,Blocking,and Segregation Prevention
- Integrated Steps
- Blending,Storage,and Transportation
- Automation Level
- Manual / Automated Dosing
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch Focused
- Cleaning Method
- Hygienic and Easy-to-Clean Design
- Changeover Time
- Quick Changeover
- Contained Transfers
- Dust-free Handling
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Powder Type
- Solids / Powders / Granules / Tablets
- Sensitivity to cross-contamination
- High
- Risk of bridging or segregation
- Low with Cone Valve technology
- Materials
- Stainless Steel (316L or 304),Polyethylene
- IBC Capacities
- 300 - 3500 Litres
- Discharge Method
- Cone Valve Technology
- Container Shape
- Square-sectioned bottle,Central Mounting in Framework
- Material construction
- 316L stainless steel / 304 stainless steel / pharmaceutical grade polyethylene
- Container size
- 300 - 500 Litres / 1,000 - 2,000 Litres / 2,500 - 3,500 Litres
- Valve type
- Cone Valve technology
- Entry mechanism
- Tablet entry spiral
- Handling capability
- Tablets and capsules / Powder mixes
- Automation capabilities
- Automated / Manual
- Framework material
- Steel / Optional semi-conductive black bottle
- Cleaning procedure
- Easy to clean / Validatable cleaning