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IBC Thread and Adapter Matching
Most IBC accessory problems are thread problems. This is the sequence that gets the right fitting first time.
Six Steps We Work Through With You
Identify the Valve Thread
S60x6 buttress is the most common IBC valve outlet and connects to the broadest range of adapters. M80x3 threads are commonly found on Chinese IBC brands. S100x8, often called 3 inch DN80, is the larger size. Schutz valves typically have a 2-1/8 inch BSP thread outlet.
Decide What Goes on the Far Side
Hose tail for a permanently clipped hose, camlock for repeated connection and release, BSP male for female connectors, BSP female for taps and pipework, or a spout for pouring into containers.
Bridge Non Standard Threads First
An M80x3 to S60x6 adapter or an S100x8 to S60x6 reducer brings a non standard valve onto the common standard, after which the whole accessory range becomes available.
Check Material Compatibility
Adapter bodies are PP, PE or HDPE and gaskets are PE or NBR. Confirm the material suits the liquid before ordering.
Check the Seal Type
The gasket in the adapter is what makes the joint leak-free, not thread tightness. Confirm the seal is present and seated at every fitting.
Standardise the Fleet
Once one thread standard is chosen, a mixed fleet can be converted with reducers so a single accessory set covers every tote.
What This Solution Draws On
IBC Thread and Adapter Matching Questions
Which IBC thread is most common?
S60x6 buttress. It connects with the broadest range of IBC adapters.
What thread do Chinese IBC brands use?
M80x3 is commonly found on Chinese IBC brands, and an M80x3 to S60x6 adapter brings them onto the standard.
What is a DN80 valve?
A valve with an S100x8 thread, larger than the DN50 size, sometimes referred to as a 3 inch valve.
Start With Your Current Specification
Send what you pack in today, including the problems with it. That is usually the fastest route to a better specification.