Francis Ward continues to support businesses offloading chemicals with its industry-leading Pressure Bin range. Also known by customers as PCMs, pump overs, pressure vessels, or PTOs, these reusable metallic pressure-discharge IBCs are designed to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability during chemical delivery and offloading operations.

As chemical distributors and industrial suppliers look to reduce offload times while maintaining compliance, Francis Ward Pressure Bins provide a proven solution for controlled, pressurised chemical discharge across a wide range of applications.

Proven safety with faster chemical offloading

All Francis Ward Pressure Bins are UN approved for the transport of dangerous goods and pressure tested to 3 bar, ensuring they can safely withstand repeated pressurisation throughout their service life.

In operation, up to 1,000 litres can be offloaded in approximately 6 minutes at 2 bar, compared with up to 30 minutes using gravity alone. The base-mounted air feed connection improves operator safety and efficiency by removing the need to take the IBC off the trailer when connecting to a vehicle compressor at customer sites.

This faster offload capability supports smaller volume and multi-drop chemical deliveries, offering flexibility for customers unable to accept full tanker loads and helping suppliers improve vehicle and asset utilisation.

Designed for a wide range of chemical products

Francis Ward Pressure Bins are available in stainless steel or mild steel, with a selection of linings, gaskets, and valve configurations to suit a wide variety of chemical products.

They are suitable for use with many hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, including—but not limited to—products such as sodium hypochlorite, caustic soda, ammonia, hydrochloric acid, and sulphuric acid. Each unit is configured to match the chemical and duty requirements, ensuring safe offloading and long service life.

Supporting compliance and long-term use

To support regulatory compliance and asset integrity, Francis Ward offers 2.5- and 5-year UN recertification, including internal visual inspection reports with photographic evidence. Features such as a replaceable forklift base, colour options, and vinyl graphics further support long-term use and fleet identification.

For best-practice guidance on safe chemical offloading and compatibility, customers can refer to the Francis Ward IBC Utilisation Guide.

For businesses involved in chemical delivery, distribution, and offloading, Francis Ward Pressure Bins provide a reliable, efficient, and proven solution.