Tipi IBC cistern, navoji, pokrovi, ventili in kompatibilnost

There are several versions of IBC containers or IBC tanks.

Find and carefully read the description of your manufacturer’s tank further down the page to make it easier to find spare parts.

Različice IBC cistern

Najbolj pogost volumen je 1000L, obstajajo pa tudi 1250L, 800L, 600L, 300L, 200L…

Cisterne so lahko na plastični, leseni, kovinski ali hibridni paleti.

Nekatere cisterne imajo pod ogrodjem kovinski plašč.

Posoda cisterne je največkrat natur barve (mlečno bela), lahko je črna ali povsem bela.

Nekatere verzije imajo dvojno steno in so namenjene transportu in shranjevanju tekočin z večjo gostoto in s tem težo.

Cisterne so lahko:

  • klasične
  • s posodo iz delno reciklirane plastike
  • certificirane za živila (zelen pokrov in ročka ventila)
  • EX izvedba za vnetljive tekočine z ozemljenim ventilom za uporabo v EX območjih

Najpogostejši tip IBC cistern v Sloveniji

V Sloveniji so najbolj pogoste cisterne proizvajalcev Schutz and Greif.
Če imate cisterno teh dveh proizvajalcev, bodo vsi priključki in pokrovi, kupljeni pri nas, 100% ustrezali. (Sedaj v posodobljeni ponudbi lahko najdete praktično vse, za kateri koli tip IBC cisterne.)
V manjšem obsegu najdemo tudi cisterne drugih proizvajalcev – Mauser, Werit, Maschio, Sotralentz in razne njihove kopije…

Zgornji pokrovi (DN150 in DN225)

Pokrovi (zgornji) so najpogosteje v dveh dimenzijah:

  • DN150 (zapisano tudi 165 mm or S165x7)
  • DN225 (zapisano tudi 225 mm)

Please check the manufacturer description of your tank lower down the page for the compatibility of our covers with different manufacturers.

Ventili na IBC cisternah (tipi in posebnosti)

Pri vseh proizvajalcih lahko naletimo na:

  • loputaste ventile
  • kroglične ventile
  • camlock ventile
  • some also offer cylindrical (Werit)

Ventili cistern so različnih dimenzij in so običajno na navoju, nekateri ventili pa so lepljeni (integrirani) na cisterno – teh ne moremo enostavno zamenjati.

Oznake navojev na ventilih (pogoste kombinacije)

  • S60x6 or DN50 or 2″ (DN50 refers only to the valve diameter; the threads can differ – coarse, fine, slight differences in diameter, camlock shape…) ,
  • S75x6, S80x6,
  • S80x8, S92x4,
  • S100x8 or DN80 or 3″.
    Sketches and measurements can be found further down the page to help you visualise.

Instructions for replacing an IBC tank valve.

Proizvajalci in glavne značilnosti

Schutz

Most often the tank is labelled ECOBULK or RECOBULK.
Valves: Flap (glued or screwed) DN50 and DN80, ball DN50.
You can check graphically which valve fits your tank below the page.
Top covers: DN150, DN225. The largest selection, all in stock.

Greif (bivši Fustiplast)

Starejše cisterne imajo napis Flubox, pogosto je tudi napis GCUBE.
Valves: butterfly and ball DN50.
You can check graphically which valve fits your tank below the page.
Top covers: DN150, DN225. Their larger cover, 225mm, is special - we have them in our range.

Mauser

Mauser ima sicer enake navoje na ventilu (npr. S60x6 (DN150), S100x8 (DN80)), le da se the thread starts in a different place.

Zato priključek, ki ni posebej namenjen za cisterne tega proizvajalca, lahko konča obrnjen v napačno smer. To je pomembno npr. pri artiklu “Koleno izliv z navojem S60”, ki nima vrtljive matice.

The threads on the tank's balloon (where the valve is mounted) also differ slightly. There can be up to 2mm differences, but this is usually not a problem.

In a nutshell: corresponds to the 99% cases intended for Schutz and Greif.

Mauser valves: butterfly valves DN50 and DN80, cylindrical DN50, ball DN50.
You can check graphically which valve fits your tank below the page.
Mauser top caps: DN150 (same as Schutz or Greif), DN225. DN225 cover has double thread (thread with two starts). We also offer this.

Werit

Werit ima enake navoje na spodnjem delu cisterne (ventil).
Njihovi zgornji pokrovi so sicer “standardni”, ampak se malenkost razlikujejo. Pokrov DN150 ima navoj  S160x7 za razliko od standardnega S165x7. Naši pokrovi se na ta navoj odlično prilegajo, ne moremo pa garatirani 100% tesnjenja – torej če bi cisterno polno vode obrnili na glavo, bi ob pokrovu lahko prikapljalo – ni pa nujno. Njihov večji pokrov DN225 je enak kot Schutzov.

Maschio

Their thread on the tank where the valve is screwed in can be S60x6 in addition to the standard S60x6. S80x8, which is unique to them - we don't have this reducer. Their caps are "standard" DN150 and DN225, but the thread starts differently, so our lids do not fit these tanks perfectly - will not seal well or will be difficult to screw in.

Sotralentz

Valves: flap or ball and also glued or screwed) DN50, flap screwed DN80. Same as Schutz.
Top covers: DN150 (we don't have a suitable cover), DN225.

Življenjska doba in UV zaščita

The tank bladder is made of durable HDPE plastic and, in principle, does not cause major issues even after many years. The plastic of the valves (especially flap valves), which is exposed for long periods to strong summer sun and winter frost, is more problematic. We strongly recommend the use of UV protective covers – this extends the lifespan of both the tank and the valve and prevents algae growth inside the tank.

Rabljene IBC cisterne – pomembno opozorilo

Each tank has its own purpose.
When buying a used tanker, pay attention to what it previously contained. A lot of tanks are used for various chemicals and additives. 
Če cisterna ni neoporečna, pomeni da ni ustrezna tudi za  zalivanje vrta. 

There are many different tanks, with different threads on the tank balloon and different valves.

Here are the most common variations:

Navoj na cisterni

thread on the tank

S60x6 (2″) / DN50
Coarse thread.
On this connection, any S60 reducer or adapter can be mounted.
The most recommended option is the installation of a valve or valve replacement.

OUTSIDE TOW DIMENSION: 55-62mm

Distance between the strings: 6mm

S75x6 (2″) / DN50
Coarse thread.
 A S75 valve, reducer or adapter can be mounted at this connection.
 The most recommended option is the installation of a valve or valve replacement.

OUTSIDE NAVIGATION DIAMETER: 70-77mm

Distance between the strings: 6mm

S80x6 (2″) / DN50
Coarse thread.
Install the R80 valve in this location.
Najbolj priporočljiva pa je montaža ventila ali nadomestka ventila.

OUTSIDE NAVIGATION DIAMETER: 74-81mm

Distance between the strings: 6mm

S80x8 (2″) / DN50
Coarse thread.
This thread is only used by Maschio IBC. We do not have an adapter for them.

OUTSIDE NAVIGATION DIAMETER: 74-81mm

Distance between the strings: 8mm

S100x8 (3″) / DN80
Coarse thread.
A reducer or adapter S100 is mounted on such a valve.
The most recommended option is to mount a valve or valve replacement.

OUTER THREAD DIAMETER: 97–100mm

Distance between the strings: 8mm

DH 63mm
A rarer version of the tank.
When we remove the valve, an internal thread with a diameter of 63mm remains on the tank.
The DH 63mm reducer fits this thread.

Distance between the strings: 3mm

NOTRANJI PREMER NAVOJA: 63mm
DH 63mm

Navoj na sprednjem delu ventila



S60x6, S100, S92 valve

S60x6 (2,36″)/ DN50 - The classic, most common thread.
Coarse thread.
Any S60 reducer or adapter can be mounted on such a valve.
OUTSIDE TOW DIMENSION: 55 - 62mm
Distance between the strings: 6mm

S60 FINE thread – These threads are found more rarely.
Fine thread.
On such a valve, we mount an S60 reducer or adapter with a fine thread of the appropriate diameter.

OUTSIDE NAVIGATION DIAMETER: 59mm

Distance between the strings: 2,31mm
S60x6, S100, S92 valve
S92x4 (3″) / DN80
Coarse thread.
The S92 reducer or adapter is mounted on such a valve.

ZUNANJI PREMER NAVOJA: 92mm

Distance between the strings: 4mm
S60x6, S100, S92 valve
S100x8 (3″) / DN80
Coarse thread.
The S100 reducer or adapter is mounted on such a valve.

ZUNANJI PREMER NAVOJA: 90-100mm

Distance between the strings: 8mm
camlock valve

Camlock valve with fine thread 63mm (2″) / DN50
Fine thread.

On such a valve we mount a reducer or adapter with a fine thread of the appropriate diameter or any 2″ camlock connection (this hooks into the groove on the valve). So we have two options. The manufacturer advises against connecting to the thread, but we believe that if it is water for the garden, there is no problem.
OUTER THREAD DIAMETER: 63mm
THREAD PITCH: 2.31mm

Kaj če ventil poči ali je lepljen?

Če vam je počil navojni ventil, ga lahko enostavno zamenjate z ustreznim novim.

👉 Replacement of the IBC tank threaded valve

Če ga nimate namena zamenjati z novim, lahko direktno na navoj cisterne kamor je bil prej privit ventil (odvisno od cisterne) uporabite adapter S75x6, S80x6, S100x8 ali S60x6 – vse z grobim navojem. V redkih primerih je lahko navoj tudi notranji ali še kakšen bolj poseben. V tem primeru ga slikajte in nam pošljite sliko.

Torej, z uporabo teh adapterjev, lahko cisterno uporabljate tudi brez ventila.

Če se je zlomil ventil, ki je na cisterno lepljen (integriran):

👉 Solution for a damaged fixed (integrated) IBC tank valve

Most valves are threaded, but there are also some that are glued to the tank. Comparison below:

Glued valve
Threaded valve. There are many different types of these, including those with an aluminium nut.

ZDA in Kanada – razlaga finih navojev na pipah in fitingih

We have a solution for almost all known versions of IBC tanks worldwide.

In the USA and Canada, please note only that all our fine threads are BSP and not NPT as is commonly used in these two countries.

Pipe in fitingi,  ki se prodajajo v ZDA in Kanadi, imajo običajno drugačen tip navoja kot tiste, ki se prodajajo v EU. V ZDA je najpogostejša vrsta navoja za pipe standard NPT (National Pipe Thread), ki vključuje različice NPT in NPTF (National Pipe Thread Fuel). Ti tipi navojev imajo stožčasto obliko in se v ZDA pogosto uporabljajo za vodovodne priključke.

In the EU, the most common type of tapping thread is the British Standard Pipe (BSP), which includes variants of the BSP and British Standard Pipe Taper (BSPT). Like NPT, these tapping thread types are tapered and are widely used in plumbing applications in Europe.

Because of these differences in thread types, it is important to use the correct fittings and adaptors when connecting taps or plumbing components from different regions. Mixing incompatible thread types can cause leaks and other plumbing problems. If you are not sure which type of thread is used in your region, or if you are involved in cross-border plumbing projects, it is recommended that you consult a local plumbing expert or supplier to ensure compatibility.

What should we do with an IBC tank in winter?

We are often asked what to do with the tank in winter:

  • Do I need to empty it?
  • Is the tanker frost-proof?
  • Do I need to leave the valve open?

In short: It is best to empty the tank in winter.
The material from which the IBC tank is made is HDPE plastic. This is a very durable and stable material, but plastic is still plastic.

It is also very important to leave the valve OPEN in winter. Why?
Water accumulated in the valve could freeze, causing it to expand and burst or damage the valve.
The mechanism that seals off the water inside the valve has a seal. Whether it is a butterfly, ball or slide valve, they all work in a similar way.
Even if you empty the tank completely, a minimal amount of water still remains on the seal surface (film, condensation), especially if the valve is closed!
This small amount of water can freeze and is enough to stop the valve leaking in spring.

Ko so temperature pod lediščem, ventila ne odpirajte in zapirajte.

Če bi vodo obdržali v cisterni tudi pozimi in uporabljate reducir s pipo na na koncu ventila, vam priporočamo nakup ANTI FREEZE zaščite za pipo (prihaja kmalu). Ventil cisterne pa pustite odprt.

How to use an IBC tank for rainwater storage

To connect a downpipe (gutter pipe) to an IBC rainwater harvesting tank, follow these steps:

Determine the location: Choose a suitable place to install the IBC tank. It is best to place it near the downpipe so that the connection is as simple as possible.

Install a drain diverter (filter/leachate diverter): a drain diverter is a device that directs the flow of water from the gutter drain to the desired container. Usually there is already a filter for coarse particles (leaves). Install the diverter on the downpipe so that it can divert the water to the IBC tank.

Padno cev lahko speljete tudi direktno v cisterno, brez uporabe padnih filtrov – na primer s pokrovom TritonFlex.

Place the IBC tank on a stable and level surface, preferably a solid platform or concrete base. Ensure that it is positioned close to the drop pipe to reduce the length of the connecting pipe.

Connect the hose: Connect the outlet of the outflow diverter to the IBC tank using a suitable hose such as PVC or flexible hose. Cut the hose to the required length and securely fasten it at both ends with suitable fittings or clamps if using flexible hose. 

To prevent any leakage or water loss, make sure that the connections between the pipe, diverter and IBC container are properly sealed.

Position the pipe for optimum flow: make sure the pipe has a downward slope from the outflow diverter to the IBC tank. This will allow gravity to assist the smooth flow of water.

Optional filtering: if desired, an (additional) filter of suitable density can be installed in the tank lid to prevent impurities from entering the IBC. This helps to maintain water quality and reduces possible clogging and the growth of micro-organisms, algae, etc.

Shade the IBC tank. Use a protective tarpaulin TARP.

You can connect several IBC tanks together to increase the amount of rainwater stored.

Test the system: once the pipes are securely connected, test the rainwater harvesting system by letting the water flow into the IBC tank. Check for any leaks or problems and adjust if necessary.

Remember to clean the gutters and drain from time to time to prevent the build-up of debris that could clog the system. In addition, consider introducing overflow mechanisms or additional storage solutions if the IBC tank reaches its capacity during heavy rainfall.

Have you ever wondered how much pressure the tap on your IBC tank is flowing under?

It is not the size of the tap that matters, but how full the tank is. More water above the tap (water column) means more pressure. For a full 1000 litre tank, this means about 0.1 bar.

As far as the flow rate is concerned, the size of the tap is important; a larger tap lets in more water.

The pressure therefore depends on the water level in the tank, while the flow rate depends on the size of the tap.

Simple physics that makes a big difference!

Pressure equalization in IBC tanks

Pri sistemu IBC cistern, postavljenih ena nad drugo in med seboj povezanih prek ventilov (sistem DUO VERTIKAL ali 4X), je pravilno izenačevanje tlaka ključno za varno delovanje. Deževnica je speljana v vrh zgornje cisterne, od koder se voda po gravitaciji pretaka prek ventilov v spodnjo cisterno.

To prevent the creation of overpressure or vacuum, the lower tank must be properly vented at the top. The basic rule is simple: the volume of water entering the system must displace the same volume of air, which must have a free outlet. The same applies when emptying – air must enter the tank freely.

Proper venting prevents the tank from swelling during filling or collapsing during emptying, ensuring mechanical stability and a long service life of IBC tanks.

IBC tanks are not pressure vessels and are not designed for overpressure – their walls and lid are not meant to hold pressure above atmospheric. They can withstand a few bars of pressure, but that means they inflate a lot – the frame also bends very quickly, even though it is metal. With vacuum, i.e., if you empty the tank through the bottom valve while the lid at the top has no vent or is not unscrewed to allow air passage, the tank implodes – the plastic bladder of the IBC tank shrinks in the middle and bends the top two metal bars that hold the frame structure.

👉 IBC breather vents

Povezane vsebine (notranje povezave)