GUIDELINES

Safety above all

  • Never hoist a tub if a corner is damaged or has been repaired
  • Never stand underneath or too close to a stack that is being hoisted or moved
  • Use Safe2land whenever possible
  • Remove any worn or damaged tubs from circulation
  • Always drive carefully with stacks of tubs on a forklift and use the forks in the long sides of the tubs for greater stability when driving longer distances or over a rough surface
  • Make sure that the incline of floor does not affect the stability of any high stacks
  • In the event of a fire the tubs are flammable, avoid stacking up against buildings

Safety tips for iTUB 460 / 660 L tubs

  • Always drive carefully with stacks of tubs on a forklift and use the forks in the long sides of the tubs for greater stability when driving longer distances or over a rough surface
  • Make sure that the incline of floor does not affect the stability of any high stacks
  • In the event of a fire the tubs are flammable, avoid stacking up against buildings

Maximum number of tubs stacking height table

Type Max weight content Max weight content and hub Max number of tubs in stack
460 L
Supported stack
Unsupported stack
0 - 399 kg
51 - 450 kg
7
5
400 - 511 kg
501 - 690 kg
6
5
512 - 699 kg
512 - 699 kg
5
5
660 L
0 - 500 kg
60 - 560 kg
6
4
501 - 690 kg
561 - 750 kg
5
4
691 - 1065 kg
751 - 1125 kg
4
4

Values apply to undamaged iTUB ® tubs

Hoisting

  • For safe stack hoisting use only approved hoisting devices. iTUB recommends the use of Safe2land.
  • If the tub handles are to be used for hoisting make sure:
  • That all four corners are always used to hoist from
  • Never hoist more weight than the suppliers recommended values (see table below)
  • Never hoist on a handle that looks strained, damaged or has been repaired

Maximum number of tubs for hoisting table

Type Max weight content Max weight content and hub Number of hosting tubs
460 L
0 - 399 kg
51- 450 kg
4
400 - 549 kg
451 - 690 kg
3
660 L
0 - 540 kg
60 - 600 kg
3
541 - 840 kg
601 - 900 kg
2

Values apply to undamaged iTUB ® tubs

Cleaning

We appreciate it if you:

  • Wash tubs after using them
  • Return tubs clean
    Take care of the tubs
  • Only use the tubs for foodstuffs
  • Careful handling is in everyone’s interest

Cleaning method for iTUB-tubs

Symbols/Caution Cleaning materials
1. Rinse thoroughly with warm water (approx 30°C).
2. Spray with a 3% solution. Leave the solution on surfaces for 10 minutes.

TK-Softgel (3% solution)
TK-Actigel (3% solution)
TK-17 (3% solution)

3. Rinse thoroughly with warm water (approx 30°C).
4. Spray tubs with sterilising fluid (0.50% solution). Leave the solution on surfaces for 5 minutes.

TS-Steriliser (0.50% solution)
Klórosan (1-3% solution)

5. Rinse thoroughly and ensure rapid drying.

Values apply to undamaged iTUB ® tubs

Loading

Generally, for loading empty tubs on transport vehicle or unit, the Shippers Load Stow and Count applies. These are the general terms for shipments, in order to determine who is responsible for the loading of a product into/onto a transport unit.
Do not use forklifts to push tubs into a transport unit – use hand pallet stacker
Always strap and secure tubs into/onto a transport unit
Newer load tubs on the side (see picture) at backend (door) of a transport unit, unless properly secured

loading