The new standard foldable IBC for international logistics
Posted: 5 October 2018 | Schoeller Allibert | No comments yet
Schoeller Allibert’s new standard foldable intermediate bulk container (IBC) is designed for international logistics. The Combo Excelsior® was created to meet the latest expectations of the food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Safe, hygienic and efficient, it offers the best logistics solution on the market for maximised profitability…
“With the new Combo Excelsior® we offer the new standard and safe foldable IBC on the market : smooth design from base to lid, 70% folding ratio, outstanding performance, improved handling and labour saving. The new Combo Excelsior® is your Visa for International Logistics” stated Ludo Gielen, Chief Strategic Growth Officer at Schoeller Allibert Group.
The best performance on the market
Thanks to its double wall structure, the combo Excelsior® offers an exceptionally strong and durable performance with a 1500kg unit load and a stack load of 8000kg. Its standard footprint 1200X 1000 , its 1000L capacity and 3200kg dynamic load ensure an optimised payload in road, railroad and sea containers transportation. The reverse logistics is optimised : with a 70% folding ratio, piles of 7 Combo fit in a standard truck, lowering environmental impact and increasing profitability.
Safe, hygienic and easy
to clean To meet the requirements of the food processing, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, Schoeller Allibert launches the most hygienic and safe reusable IBC, ideal for high value liquids and ingredients logistics. Hence, the Combo Excelsior® is water, dirt, bug tight and needle proof with a 100% safe, easy-to-clean design from base to lid. Its 100% smooth and double wall sturdy structure increases internal volume and ensures compatibility with high speed filling and emptying processes.
Reusable and sustainable
The Combo Excelsior® is reusable and sustainable : its UV and deep frost resistant material is suitable for all harsh industrial environment and can be stored outside on long time range. with a minimized number of parts that can all be easily replaced, maintenance costs are minimized and life span increased . After its long service life, the Combo Excelsior® can be fully recycled further lowering its carbon footprint.
Tracking and Customisation
The Combo excelsior offers many identification options such as: areas for self-adhesive labels on all sides and large inserts for customer’s logo for an easy identification of the fleet. The multiple identification options enable efficient tracking and fleet management. Recesses and pockets in skids are included for RFID labels or IOT devices, allowing a 100% accurate and individual management
Labour saving
The Combo Excelsior® is operator friendly, and saves labour. The non-sequential folding system and its unique side-walls locking while erecting, enable one operator to handle it. The large self-locking drop door on front combines easy operator access while maintaining the panel strength thanks to its V shape. With an improved bottom discharge zone, the liner and valve set up and removal is much faster. A larger access and easy connection design for most valves on the market has been included to this model. Fork tine guides on base, strong three skids base and anti-slip plugs reinforce safety and speed handling.