Composite IBC Totes (Polyethylene IBC)

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Hawman’s Composite IBC Products

Engineered Polyethylene IBC Performance for Demanding Industries

Hawman Container Services’ composite IBC tote systems are engineered for maximum durability, chemical resistance, and versatility in the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, powders, and semi-solids. Each composite IBC tank features a high density polyethylene inner bottle protected by a heavy duty welded steel frame, delivering the corrosion resistance of a polyethylene IBC with the structural strength required for demanding industrial environments.

Designed for mining, oil and gas, petrochemical processing, agriculture, food production, and water treatment operations, our polyethylene IBC tote solutions provide certified performance while minimizing downtime and maintenance.

If your operation requires a reliable, reusable polyethylene IBC tank built for compliance and long term performance, Hawman delivers engineered bulk packaging solutions you can trust.

Why Choose a Hawman Composite IBC Tote

  • Extreme Durability and Reusability: Built with a reinforced steel cage and robust polyethylene bottle, each composite IBC tote is designed for long service life in harsh industrial conditions.

  • Customizable Configurations: Select from multiple valve sizes, threaded cap openings up to 20 inches, sanitary discharge options, gasket materials, stainless frame upgrades, and slope bottom or hopper designs to match your specific application.

  • Certified and Compliant: UN31HA1 certification rated to a specific gravity of 1.9 ensures safe over the road transport of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

  • Industrial Grade Performance: Ideal for corrosives, caustics, lubricating oils, emulsions, powders, water treatment chemicals, and other demanding bulk materials.

  • Sustainable and Cost-Efficient: The reusable steel frame and replaceable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) inner bottle extend the lifecycle of your composite IBC tank while reducing long-term packaging costs. At the end of life, both the steel frame and polyethylene bottle can be recycled or repurposed, supporting more sustainable bulk packaging operations.

Designed for Easy Handling & Operational Efficiency

Hawman composite IBC tote systems are engineered for safe handling, transport efficiency, and operator convenience:

  • Stackable and Accessible: Heavy duty frames allow each polyethylene IBC tote to be stacked up to four high when fully loaded and handled easily with forklifts and pallet jacks.

  • Secure Venting and Discharge: Standard quick connect valves and optional ball, butterfly, or camlock outlets provide controlled product flow and safe dispensing.

  • Efficient Filling and Cleaning: Large threaded openings and slope bottom designs allow thorough drainage, easier cleaning, and faster product changeovers.

  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for liquid, powder, and semi-solid materials across chemical processing, oilfield services, agriculture, and water treatment industries.

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P-SS Series

Heavy-duty composite IBC totes, UN31HA1 transportable, designed for the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, powders, and semi-solids. Commonly used in mining, oil & gas, petrochemical, food production, and water treatment industries, these totes combine chemical-resistant polyethylene bottles with heavy duty welded steel frames for durability, versatility, and safe handling.

Available Footprints: 40” × 48” or 48” × 48” (custom sizes available upon request)
Fill Cap Openings: Up to 20”
Capacities: 909, 1184, 1354, 1587 litres (240 / 313 / 360 / 419 US Gallons)
Valve Sizes: 1” to 8”, multiple materials and configurations

Primary Uses

  • Corrosives

  • Lubricating oils

  • Edible oils and ingredients

  • Aqueous solutions

  • Water treatment chemicals

A long lasting, high performance, U.N. registered container. Interstackable when full, up to 4 high.

Key Benefits

  • Durable Construction: High density polyethylene inner bottle protected by a heavy duty welded steel frame for long-lasting performance

  • UN31HA1 Certified: Safe for hazardous and non-hazardous material transport up to 1.9 specific gravity

  • Stackable Design: Stack up to 4 high, fully loaded, to optimize storage

  • Versatile Use: Ideal for corrosives, lubricating oils, edible oils, aqueous solutions, and water treatment chemicals

  • Customizable: Optional finishes, valves, threaded caps, and interior protective panels to meet specific operational needs

Standard Features

  • Certification: UN31HA1 for over-the-road transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids

  • Lid: 7’’ threaded cap standard (optional 10’’ or 20’’ threaded caps available)

  • Valve: 2’’ quick connect standard, additional valves available up to 8’’

  • Mobility: Stackable and compatible with forklifts and pallet jacks

  • Finish: Industrial enamel, epoxy, urethane, or powder coating

Optional Equipment & Finishes

  • Frame Upgrade: 304 stainless steel frame available

  • Protective Panels: 12’’ high or full height interior panels for extra chemical protection

  • Valve & Seal Options: Stainless steel sanitary valves, EPDM, Buna, Viton, or Santoprene gaskets

  • Lid Options: 10’’ threaded cap approved for hazardous goods; 20’’ threaded cap available

  • Specialized Configurations: Maxi-slope or hopper tanks for viscous liquids and powders

P-MSE Series

Heavy-duty P-MSE Series composite IBC totes, UN31HA1 transportable, designed for the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, including bulk emulsions. Commonly used in chemical processing, food production, and industrial manufacturing, these totes combine chemical-resistant polyethylene bottles with heavy duty welded steel frames for durability, versatility, and safe handling.

Available Footprints: 40” × 48” or 48” × 48” (custom sizes available upon request)
Fill Cap Openings: Up to 20”
Capacities: Up to 1500 litres
Valve Sizes: 2” standard, optional 3” or 4”, multiple materials and configurations

Primary Uses

  • Bulk emulsions

A long lasting, high performance, U.N. registered container. Interstackable when full, up to 4 high.

Key Benefits

  • Durable Construction: High density polyethylene inner bottle with heavy duty welded steel frame for long-lasting performance

  • UN31HA1 Certified: Safe for hazardous and non-hazardous material transport up to 1.9 specific gravity

  • Stackable Design: Stack up to 4 high, fully loaded, to optimize storage

  • Versatile Use: Specifically engineered for bulk emulsions, viscous liquids, and other industrial liquids

  • Customizable: Optional finishes, threaded caps, valves, and security features to meet operational requirements

Standard Features

  • Certification: UN31HA1 for over-the-road transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids

  • Lid: 7’’ threaded cap standard, optional 20’’ threaded cover available

  • Valve: 2’’ quick connect standard, 3’’ valve optional for larger discharge requirements

  • Finish: Industrial enamel, epoxy, urethane, or powder coating

  • Frame: Heavy duty welded steel stackable frame, optional 304 stainless steel

Optional Equipment & Finishes

  • Valve Upgrades: 3’’ standard, 4’’ optional, camlock quick connect available

  • Lid Options: 20’’ threaded cover, optional flip-open hatch

  • Protective Panels: 12’’ high or full height interior panels

  • Security Features: Optional locks and tamper-resistant configurations

  • Powder Coating: Available for additional corrosion protection

P-MSL Series

Heavy-duty P-MSL Series composite IBC totes, UN31HA1 transportable, designed for the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous semi solids, slurries, and emulsions. Commonly used in chemical processing, food production, and industrial manufacturing, these totes combine chemical-resistant polyethylene bottles with heavy duty welded steel frames for durability, versatility, and safe handling.

Available Footprints: 40” × 48” or 48” × 48” (custom sizes available upon request)
Fill Cap Openings: Up to 20”
Capacities: 909, 1184, 1354, 1587 litres (240 / 313 / 360 / 419 US Gallons)
Valve Sizes: 2’’ standard, optional 3’’ or custom configurations

Primary Uses

  • Semi solids

  • Slurries

  • Emulsions

A long lasting, high performance, U.N. registered container. Interstackable when full, up to 4 high.

Key Benefits

  • Durable Construction: High density polyethylene inner bottle with heavy duty welded steel frame for long-lasting performance

  • UN31HA1 Certified: Safe for hazardous and non-hazardous material transport up to 1.9 specific gravity

  • Stackable Design: Stack up to 4 high, fully loaded, to optimize storage

  • Versatile Use: Specifically engineered for semi solids, slurries, emulsions, and viscous liquids

  • Customizable: Optional finishes, threaded caps, valves, and interior protective panels to meet operational requirements

Standard Features

  • Certification: UN31HA1 for over-the-road transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids

  • Lid: 7’’ threaded cap standard (optional 10’’ or 20’’ threaded caps available)

  • Valve: 2’’ quick connect standard, 3’’ ball valve or other valve options available

  • Finish: Industrial enamel, epoxy, urethane, or powder coating

  • Frame: Heavy duty welded steel stackable frame, optional 304 stainless steel

Optional Equipment & Finishes

  • Valve Upgrades: 3’’ ball valve standard, various valve options available

  • Lid Options: 20’’ threaded cover, optional flip-open hatch

  • Protective Panels: 12’’ high or full height interior panels

  • Powder Coating: Optional for enhanced corrosion resistance

P-MSP Series

Heavy-duty P-MSP Series composite IBC totes, UN31HA1 transportable, designed for the storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous powders and granulated materials. Commonly used in chemical processing, agriculture, food production, and industrial manufacturing, these totes combine a durable polyethylene bottle with a heavy duty welded steel frame to ensure safe handling, controlled discharge, and reliable performance.

Available Footprints: 40” × 48” or 48” × 48” (custom sizes available upon request)
Fill Openings: 10” standard, optional 20” threaded cover
Capacities: 909, 1184, 1354, 1587 litres (240 / 313 / 360 / 419 US Gallons)
Discharge Options: Slide gate, iris, butterfly valve, or 8” discharge opening configurations

Primary Uses

  • Powders

  • Granulated materials

A long lasting, high performance, U.N. registered container. Interstackable when full, up to 4 high.

Key Benefits

  • Durable Construction: High density polyethylene inner bottle protected by a heavy duty welded steel frame for long-lasting industrial performance

  • UN31HA1 Certified: Approved for hazardous and non-hazardous materials up to 1.9 specific gravity

  • Stackable Design: Stack up to 4 high, fully loaded, to maximize storage efficiency

  • Optimized for Dry Materials: Engineered specifically for powders and granulated products requiring controlled flow

  • Customizable: Multiple valve styles, threaded cover options, and protective finishes available to suit operational needs

Standard Features

  • Certification: UN31HA1 for over-the-road transport of hazardous and non-hazardous materials

  • Opening: 10’’ threaded cover standard

  • Valve: 2’’ quick connect standard on applicable liquid configurations

  • Frame: Heavy duty welded steel frame, stackable and forklift accessible

  • Finish: Industrial enamel, epoxy, urethane, or powder coating

Optional Equipment & Finishes

  • Discharge Options: Slide gate, iris valve, or butterfly valve

  • Cover Options: 20’’ threaded cover available

  • Frame Upgrade: 304 stainless steel frame option

  • Protective Panels: 12’’ high or full height interior panels

  • Seal Materials: EPDM standard, optional Buna, Viton, or Santoprene

P1200 - Thermal Tote

Heavy-duty P1200 Thermal Tote composite IBC, electrically heated and insulated, designed for temperature-sensitive bulk storage and transport. Ideal for products that require consistent heat maintenance during storage or shipping, this composite IBC tote combines a food and pharmaceutical compatible polyethylene bottle with integrated heating technology and a durable steel frame for safe, reliable performance.

Heating System: 1000 Watts / 120 Volts AC
Capacities: 1200 or 1350 litres (317 / 357 US Gallons)
Stacking: Stackable up to 3 units high
Valve Options: Multiple configurations available

Key Benefits

  • Integrated Heating: Built-in 1000W heating system maintains product temperature during storage and transport

  • Fully Insulated Design: Insulated bottle retains heat for extended periods, improving temperature stability

  • Durable Construction: Composite IBC tote with heavy duty steel frame for industrial strength and portability

  • Washdown Compatible: Moisture proof construction allows exterior washdown when disconnected

  • Food & Pharmaceutical Compatible: Bottle material suitable for regulated applications

Standard Features

  • Heating: 1000W / 120V AC electric heating system

  • Insulation: Fully insulated polyethylene inner bottle

  • Mobility: Portable and stackable up to 3 high

  • Finish: Choice of colors and industrial coatings

  • Warranty: 3 year limited warranty

Specifications

  • 1200 Model
    Capacity: 1200 Litres (317 USG)
    Tare Mass: 378 Kg (833 lbs)

  • 1350 Model
    Capacity: 1350 Litres (357 USG)
    Tare Mass: 422 Kg (931 lbs)

Hawman 2” Ball Valve

Designed for use on composite IBCs with steel frames and plastic inner bottles, the Hawman 2” Ball Valve provides a durable, full-port outlet solution for industrial liquid handling applications.

Primary Uses

  • Caustics

  • Acids

  • Surfactants

  • Ferric chlorides

  • Peroxides (25% or less)

  • Thermal totes for heated products

  • Any other IBC requiring a 2” full-port outlet valve

Built for chemical compatibility and reliable flow control, this valve is suitable for both hazardous and non-hazardous liquid applications.

Available Outlet Options

  • 1-1/2” Reduced camlock outlet complete with cap & chain

  • 2” FNPT outlet

  • 2” Camlock outlet

  • Special green handle for Viton seals

  • Red handle for EPDM seals

Custom IBC Totes & Containment Basins

Hawman Container Services offers custom composite IBC solutions designed to meet specific storage, dispensing, and operational requirements. In addition to standard composite totes, we provide system modifications and integrated configurations that improve efficiency, safety, and site functionality.

Our team can accommodate containment, structural support, and equipment integration within one coordinated system — reducing additional design time and overall project costs.

Custom Composite IBC Solutions

  • Configurable composite IBC systems

  • Integration with containment basins

  • Tote stands and inter-stack stand configurations

  • Accommodation for pump and equipment shelves

Whether your application requires secondary containment, stacking capability, or additional mounted equipment, we can configure a solution to suit your operational needs.

Containment Basin Options (110% Containment)

Containment basins are available in:

  • Polyethylene

  • Carbon Steel

  • Stainless Steel

Designed to provide 110% containment for composite IBC storage applications.

Available Polyethylene Containment Systems

  • VCT80CB Containment System
    VCT70 polyethylene tank with 7" lid inside a VCT80CB HD polyethylene containment basin.
    VCT130 polyethylene tank with 10" lid inside a VCT145CB HD polyethylene containment basin.

  • 1400 Litre Containment Basin with Supply Tote
    1400 litre containment basin with P1200 supply tote.

Accessories & System Integration

  • Tote stands

  • Inter-stack stands

  • Pump shelves

  • Equipment support platforms

Additional pump and equipment shelves can be easily incorporated into the overall system configuration.