IBC Liquid tote system

Sanitary liquid tote system with surge tank
for continuous production

IBC liquid tote handling system with
seamless production

The Shick Esteve IBC Liquid Tote System is a sanitary liquid tote transfer system designed for hygienic, uninterrupted liquid ingredient handling. Ideal for managing oils, sweeteners, and yeast, it ensures seamless tote changeovers without halting production.

The Shick Esteve Liquid Tote System is ideal for:

Continuous liquid ingredient supply with tote changeover flexibility
Hygienic transfer of oils, sweeteners, and dairy-based ingredients
Compact spaces needing stackable or tilting tote configurations
Automated or manual systems with level-sensing and flow metering
Applications requiring sanitary, food-grade componentry

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The Shick Esteve Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Liquid Tote System is a sanitary, efficient solution designed to store and transfer a variety of liquid ingredients such as oils, sweeteners, yeast, and more. The system integrates totes feeding a surge tank with a pump that distributes ingredients to one or multiple use points, allowing continuous production even during tote changeover. Ideal for food and beverage manufacturing, it provides reliable, hygienic ingredient handling with minimal downtime.

Continuous, hygienic liquid handling
Equipped with inline level switches and surge tanks, the system allows operators to replace empty totes without interrupting production, ensuring seamless operation and additional changeover time.

Flexible and adaptable design
Typical tote connections use 2” food-grade hoses with Cam-Lock and Tri-Clamp connectors. The system’s stainless steel frame is angled for optimal drainage and designed for sanitary environments.

Built for cleanability and reliability
The surge tanks feature vacuum breakers and air bleeds in standard 57L (15 gallon) and 114 L (30 gallon) sizes, with multiple pump options including centrifugal, positive displacement, and diaphragm pumps, tailored to processing needs.

Optional Features

Sanitary inline reservoir (304 S/S with vacuum breaker/air bleed), available in 14, 20, and 45-gallon sizes with level switch
Sanitary strainers for contaminant removal
Sanitary magnet traps for metal detection
Mass flow meters for precise ingredient measurement
Tank heaters to maintain optimal ingredient temperature
Tilt feature for improved drainage and easy cleaning
Dual gravity/double-stacked tote configuration for uninterrupted production and space efficiency
Lockable casters for mobility and flexible plant layout

Frame Options

Open-frame stainless steel design for easy access and cleaning
Custom frame configurations available upon request to suit specific facility requirements