Custom IBC Solutions

Yes — with the right tote and preparation. You need a Grade A used or reconditioned tote with food-grade previous content, or a new tote. The bottle must be food-grade HDPE (FDA 21 CFR 177), and you should replace the valve and gaskets before use. For long-term potable storage, we recommend our food-grade reconditioned units with a UV sleeve and a 0.5-micron inline filter at the outlet.

Standard IBC cages are rated for the full liquid weight of their tote — typically 2,650–2,900 lbs. A filled planter with growing medium, plants, and wet soil will typically run 1,500–2,000 lbs, well within the cage's structural rating. We recommend placing the planter on a concrete pad or treated lumber base to distribute the load.

Yes. We weld a threaded bung or flange into the bottle wall at the location you specify, then install the valve of your choice. All secondary ports are pressure-tested before delivery. Note that any modification that creates a new penetration through the bottle voids the UN certification on that unit — this is appropriate for stationary storage applications but not transport of regulated materials.

Standard kit orders (rain barrel, planter) typically ship in 2–5 business days. Complex modifications (multi-tote manifold systems, insulated and heated builds) usually require 1–2 weeks from approved design. Contact us if you have a deadline — we'll tell you honestly if we can meet it.

We offer delivery and assisted setup for Midwest customers within approximately 150 miles of Kansas City. For larger or more complex installations, we can recommend qualified contractors. Full turn-key installation is available on a project basis — inquire when requesting your custom quote.

Yes. If you already own an IBC tote and want us to modify it — add a port, install a valve, cut it for a planter — we can work with your existing tote. Bring it to our Kansas City facility and we'll assess it and quote the modification. Note that we'll need to inspect the tote before beginning work to confirm it's suitable for modification.

This depends on the tote used as the base and the modification performed. A food-grade reconditioned or new HDPE tote that is modified with food-grade fittings (stainless or food-grade PP, silicone or EPDM gaskets) can maintain food-grade status — as long as no penetrations are made with non-food-grade materials. We always specify food-grade components when building systems intended for food or potable water contact. Ask us to confirm at time of order.

Just call us or send a message describing your problem — not necessarily the solution. 'I need to store 2,000 gallons of water for my cattle and fill a gravity drinker on the other side of the barn' is enough for us to design the right system. We design custom solutions every day and we're good at translating real-world needs into practical IBC builds. No jargon required.

Yes. All custom builds are covered by our workmanship guarantee: if any weld, fitting, or modification we performed fails under normal operating conditions within 90 days of delivery, we repair or replace it at no cost. Components (valves, fittings, pumps) carry the manufacturer's warranty, which we support on your behalf. Tote base units carry the same grade guarantee as our standard inventory.

Yes. We work with pump controllers, float switches, solenoid valves, level sensors, and timer-based systems regularly. Fully automated filling, dispensing, or transfer systems are within our scope. For more complex automation (PLC control, remote monitoring, SCADA integration), we partner with local automation specialists and can include their services in your project quote.