Outlet Configuration
Ball Valve Fittings
Opening and Closing the Valve
All of the valves for stainless steel IBCs are equipped with locking reverse handles. Typical household and industrial valves have the handle ‘in-line’ with the valve when open so that it follows the flow of the product. The valves on stainless steel IBC containers are closed when in-line and open when perpendicular to the valve. Valves have to be configured this way to comply with UN/DOT regulations. The handle needs to be tucked under the tank when in transit to mitigate the risk of the handle being knocked off the valve.
D.O.T. Requires Secondary Closures
The D.O.T. requires a secondary closures for the transportation of regulated products. In addition to the ball valve, there must also be a plug in case the ball valve fails. The dust cap fitted on a male adapter also serves as the secondary closure.
The bottom draining outlet assembly is one of the key benefits of using stainless steel tote tanks. The outlet being on the bottom of a tote makes it easy to drain nearly all the product in the tote simply by using gravity. The standard configuration is a 2” outlet with a ball valve. Knowing the different outlet configurations and fittings will help you utilize the totes as efficiently as possible. Understanding how the valve handle works is important for operating the totes properly. If you have any additional questions on the outlet assembly, please send us an email, or call us today at 1-800-634-4128.