IBC cleaning

For businesses cleaning between 5–50 IBCs per week, outsourcing to a specialist cleaning company is expensive while manual cleaning is time-consuming, water and energy intensive and inconsistent.

SNP's IBC Cleaning system provides a practical, economical solution for in-house cleaning, delivering a controlled, repeatable process that reduces contamination risks and improves workplace safety.  

System Components

The kit includes:

Tank cleaning head – choose between a rotary jet cleaner (Orbitor Eco) or a spinning tank cleaner (RSB25) depending on residues

Lance and lid – holds the cleaning head in place and fastens securely to the IBC

Hoses and connectors – designed for durability and reliable
operation

Operation

The SNP IBC Cleaning Kit is simple to operate: once the system is set up, it can run without constant supervision, allowing staff to focus on other tasks. The kit comes complete with all necessary components for in-house cleaning, and its hygienic construction makes it suitable for applications requiring high levels of cleanliness. Using the Orbitor Eco powerful rotary jet nozzle, an IBC can be thoroughly cleaned in under five minutes, while the controlled water flow of 58.3 L/min at 5 bar ensures full internal coverage for a consistent and effective clean.

Use the menu to the right to get answers to commonly asked questions about cleaning IBCs. You can also view our videos below. For our complete video explainer series, visit our YouTube IBC Cleaning Solutions Playlist here.

Benefits of the IBC Cleaning Kit

• Automated 360° internal cleaning of IBCs

• Removes even stubborn residues efficiently

• Reduces the risk of product contamination from imperfect cleaning

• Minimises wear on IBCs, helping prevent damage or leaks

• Reduces water consumption compared to manual cleaning

• Provides a consistent, repeatable cleaning process

• Supports safer working conditions by reducing the need for staff to enter tanks

Click here to learn more and to see the kit in action.

Cleaning times

The time it takes to clean an IBC will depend on the nature of the residue and the type of cleaning head deployed. The rotary jet fast cycle cleaning head will clean the IBC some 2-3 times faster than the spinning head. The two videos below show the cleaning action of both types on three different residues. The Orbitor Eco IBC cleaning machine can also been seen tackling a sticky residue such as peanut butter.

Most residues will be cleaned by the RSB spinner in under 10 minutes.

For the Orbitor Eco, this will often be halved with even tough residues like peanut butter being cleaned in 5 minutes or less.

For more details on cleaning times please see the videos below.