Drying of intermediate bulk containers

IBC containers are indispensable in industrial logistics – yet especially after cleaning, remaining moisture can lead to unexpected problems. Targeted protection helps to ensure product quality and process reliability.
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Drying of IBC containers with desiccants

Challenge: residual moisture after cleaning IBCs

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are used in many industries for the transportation and storage of liquid or free-flowing substances. After use, IBC containers must be thoroughly cleaned to remove residues and comply with hygiene standards. However, this creates a problem that is often overlooked: residual moisture or condensation inside the container, which settles particularly in hard-to-reach places. Residual moisture poses several risks – it can cause undesirable reactions such as decomposition or crystallization with chemical substances, impair the quality of hygroscopic products, or promote microbial growth in food or cosmetic IBCs.

Solution: Use of desiccants for post-drying

ThoMar recommends the targeted use of desiccants for effective and fast drying of IBCs. Depending on the contents for which the IBCs are used, we recommend the DIN desiccant CertiDry dust-tight with hanging strap or the use of a BoxDryy® high-performance desiccant bag for sensitive goods and foodstuffs. Both variants enable fast, clean, and reliable drying of the container interior.

Result: Reduced drying times and higher plant availability

By using desiccants, IBCs dry significantly faster after cleaning. This prevents microbial growth, chemical reactions, and loss of quality in sensitive fillers. In this way, process reliability is maintained, containers can be reused without delay – and companies benefit from shorter downtimes, higher plant availability, and reliable product quality across all batches.

Collage CertiDry DIN 55473 desiccant bags dust-proof Type B
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CertiDry DIN 55473 desiccant bags – Type B

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Collage CertiDry DIN 55473 low-dust desiccant bags Type A
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CertiDry desiccant bag DIN 55473 – Type A

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ThoMar BoxDryy desiccant bag in a carton without film packaging
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BoxDryy® high-performance desiccant for in-box application

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