Rebottled IBC Totes

Rebottled IBC totes feature a brand new polyethylene bottle (the inner container) installed within a used steel or composite cage. This reconditioning approach provides a fresh, uncontaminated contact surface while reusing the durable external cage structure that typically has significant remaining service life.

The rebottling process offers an excellent balance between cost and quality. The new bottle ensures no residual contamination from previous contents, making rebottled totes suitable for many food-adjacent and chemical applications where reconditioned totes wouldn't be acceptable. Meanwhile, the used cage - which has been inspected, cleaned, and potentially repaired - costs a fraction of new cage manufacturing.

Quality rebottling facilities thoroughly inspect the cage assembly, replacing any damaged components and ensuring the valve and fittings are functional. The new bottle is then properly seated, the top cap is installed, and the complete assembly is tested for leaks. Documentation typically includes the manufacture date of the new bottle and the reconditioning date.

For buyers, rebottled totes represent the premium tier of the reconditioned market. They cost more than reconditioned totes but significantly less than new, while providing the contamination assurance of a fresh contact surface.