Our liner bags are specifically tailored for the collapsible Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) in which they get used.
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The ALC Liquid Packaging division provides a range of customised, flexible packaging
solutions designed to store and ship liquid, powdered, granulated as well as pickled
products safely and cost-effectively.
IBC Liquid Solutions
ALC liner bags are specifically tailored for application with Intermediate Bulk Containers with our customised product range providing reliable solutions that ensure total product protection during filling, transportation and decanting processes.
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The ALC Liquid Packaging range is designed to store and ship liquid, powdered, granulated as well as pickled products safely and cost-effectively. Typical low and high viscosity, as well as aseptic products would include juices, sauces, flavourings and pickled cucumbers, milk powders and industrial oils.
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The The ALC Liquid Packaging division provides a range of customised, flexible packaging solutions designed to store and ship liquid, powdered, granulated as well as pickled products safely and cost-effectively. Liner bag styles are determined by cost, filling & dispense process and product-specific requirements. Typical low and high viscosity, as well as aseptic products would include juices, sauces, flavourings and pickled cucumbers, milk powders and industrial oils
ALC liner bags are specifically tailored for application with Intermediate Bulk Containers with our customised product range providing reliable solutions that ensure total product protection during filling, transportation and decanting processes.
ALC liner bags eliminate the need for container sterilization, increases efficiency and utilizes the shipping and storage space available. The ALC liner bag range not only ensures that your product arrives safely, it also actively reduces your carbon footprint and packaging costs.
The ALC liner bag range not only ensures that your product arrives safely, it also actively reduces your carbon footprint and packaging cost
ALC – Expertise Meets Innovation
ALC is renowned for its innovative approach to providing liquid packaging liner solutions and has acquired significant expertise and know-how across a broad range of industry sectors through servicing customers across the globe.
With its on-site laboratory, ALC liner solutions and applications are regularly tested to ensure optimal performance delivery. This includes testing the durability and resilience of all films, as well as approximating the viscosity levels of different liquid products. This ensures accurate testing of different liner films and a high level of quality across all liquid packaging solutions, whether for low or high viscosity as well as aseptic liquid products.
What is an IBC?
The ALC Liquid packaging liner range is custom designed for use with an Intermediate Bulk Container – or IBC (also known as a “Tote”). An IBC is a reusable container, typically pallet mounted, that is used for storing and transporting bulk liquids and powders, semi-solids, pastes, or even solids. IBC’s are either flexible (collapsible) or rigid and the term “‘intermediate’ comes from the volume that intermediate bulk containers carry, which usually falls between 1000L and 1 250L compared to that of tanks and drums.
Why Do IBC’s exist?
Rigid containers, such as drums and stainless steel containers are often returned to source empty resulting in double the transport cost per liter Returned rigid containers also require extensive and expensive cleaning before refilling Collapsible IBCs however, are more space efficient using 60% less space when stored or transported empty. In addition, the same collapsible IBC, together with the ALC liner range can be used for a variety of products and are easy to fill and decant.
Benefits of IBCs vs Drums
• IBC’s have greater storage capacity with an IBC taking up to 1 250 L/330 Gallons on one pallet space compared to four drums that would require the same space, but only store 800 L/ 220 Gallons
• IBC’s can be moved freely and without expensive pallets and shrink wrap and can be stacked up to five high
• IBC’s can be used multiple times, while drums are generally single-use-only,
reducing packing waste from 96 Kg to 2.5 Kg
• IBC totes, when used with the ALC AIRMAX high-viscosity liner range, eliminates product
waste by draining completely, while drums typically collect residual product
Low Viscosity Liner Solutions
designed for low viscosity products
Pillow Range
• ALC Pillow Range (Requires operator supervision)
• Cost-effective
• Fills best with flexible hose / articulating arm
• Requires some handling during filing
Quad Range
ALC Classic Quad
● Very little handling required during filling
● Compatible with wide range of filling equipment
● Length, width and height can be customized individually
● Less excess material + smooth walls = less residual and easier decant process
● Offers superior flex crack resistance during transport
ALC Easy Quad
● No handling required during filling
● No operator supervision required
● Compatible with wide range of filling equipment
● Length, width and height can be customized individually
● Less excess material + smooth walls = less residual and easier decant process
ALC Auto Quad
● Direct alternative to rigid tank / bottle in cage solutions
● 6” inlet port suitable for automated conveyor filling as well
as semi automated filling lines
● Hands free filling with no operator assistance required
● Easy installation process without handling the liner
● The specialized liner cassette protects the liner from abrasive environments
● Customization and specialized fitments available
Fill and Dispense Fitments
- 2”& 3” BSP compatible filling and dispense
- 2” cam lock quick connect
- DIN 50 valve in place dispense
- S100/3” valve in place dispense
- 6” buttress for bulk filling
High Viscosity Liner Solutions
ALC produce a range of liners specifically customised for the filling and decanting of high viscosity products
AIRMAX Range
AIRMAX
• Quad design for easy filling with minimal handling
• Specially designed for high viscosity products
• Maximizes product yield while minimizing waste during product decant
• One bottom system with fully automated product decant
• Customizable sizes and fitments available
AIRMAX+
• The AIRMAX+ flagship model with a specialized insert in the base of the liner reduces waste even further for products with very high viscosities
Fill & Dispense Fitments
- Fill & Dispense ( general use) – high viscosity
- 2”& 3” BSP compatible filling and dispense
- 2” cam lock quick connect
- DIN 50 sanitary valve in place dispense
- S100/3” valve in place dispense
- 6” buttress for bulk filling
- Proprietary air connections for AIRMAX system
Aseptic Applications
The ALC liner range is also available for aseptic applications
Aseptic
• Pillow, Quad and AIRMAX liner bag configurations available for Aseptic applications
• Range of standard , high and super high barrier film combinations available
• Films available include multiple layer Nylon and EVOH co-extrusions and Metallised Polyester laminations.
• Range of standard aseptic fill and dispense fitments available
• All liner bags manufactured in ISO Class 7 clean room
Aseptic Fill and Dispense Fitments
• Low Viscosity Fitments
• 1” & 32mm aseptic compatible for filling
• DIN 50 sanitary valve in place for dispense and bottom fill
• High Viscosity Fitments
• 1” & 32mm aseptic compatible for filling
• DIN 50 sanitary valve in place for dispense and bottom fill
• Proprietary air connections for AIRMAX system
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