31/03/2026
Engineered to reduce waste. Built to perform. 🔧
We recently completed the manufacture of a set of IBC Tipper Frames for one of our clients, designed around a very specific operational challenge.
Their process involved dispensing a high value glue / resin product from standard IBCs. When left flat, an IBC can often retain up to approximately 5% of product, particularly with thicker or more viscous materials. On a 1000L container, that can mean around 50L of expensive material left behind as waste.
Our client needed a smarter solution.
Working closely with their team, we designed and fabricated a spring assisted IBC tipper frame that automatically tilts the container to approximately 8° once the IBC reaches a certain weight threshold.
This controlled tipping action allows the remaining product to flow towards the outlet, dramatically improving recovery of the final contents.
✅ Reduced product waste
✅ Improved process efficiency
✅ Direct cost savings
✅ More sustainable material usage
🌍 Less waste going to disposal
To ensure long term durability, the frames were then abrasive blasted and powder coated in high visibility canary yellow, providing a far more robust and professional finish compared with traditional wet paint systems.
These frames have generated a lot of interest since manufacture, and the application potential goes far beyond resin systems, including:
• Fuels
• Chemicals
• Oils
• Process liquids
• Other high value viscous products
At Calfab, we love developing practical fabrication solutions that solve real commercial problems.
If something similar could benefit your business, we would be happy to discuss it.
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