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Automated test lines
for IBCs and drums

Our machines test IBCs and drums straight after blow moulding, rejecting faulty units automatically and preparing the rest for the warehouse.

Test equipment

Every unit tested

Leak and weight checks on each IBC and drum.

Faulty units rejected automatically

Only approved units continue down the line.

Ready for the warehouse

IBCs stacked three high, drums placed on pallets.

How it works

From blow moulding machine to warehouse

IBCs and drums contain everything from water to hazardous chemicals, and from food to pharmaceutical liquids, making it critical that every unit is 100% leak tight. Our line takes each unit from the blow moulding machine and checks it for leaks, weight and damage. Approved IBCs are placed in their cages and stacked three high, while drums are placed on pallets.

Who is it for?

  • IBC manufacturers
  • Plastic drum manufacturers

Additional options for IBCs and drums

After testing, our lines can take care of:

  • Fitting ball valves and lids (semi-automatic)
  • Filling
  • Tilting
  • Collecting and transporting
  • Strapping palletised drums

How we work,
in five steps

Our process

Our five-step process ensures your machine meets your exact requirements and is backed by a solid business case. You approve the design before we build, and a factory acceptance test proves the machine matches the specifications before our team installs it on site.
01

Assessment and business case

We start with the problem, not the machine. Together we talk through your product, capacity, space and existing line to pin down what you need, and calculate the total cost of ownership and return on investment. You receive a proposal with 3D drawings showing how the machine fits your plant.
02

Engineering

Our engineers design the machine and send you the 3D model to approve. We write the control software in-house, with one central controller for the entire machine.
03

Build and assembly

A dedicated team builds and wires your machine at our factory in Rijen, including the control cabinet.
04

Factory acceptance test (FAT)

Visit our factory to see your machine run under simulated load and confirm it meets your requirements. The full-capacity test follows on site.
05

Installation and service

Our team installs the machine, runs the site acceptance test with your product and trains your operators and maintenance staff. After that, we keep it running with planned maintenance, service reports and, with your permission, remote diagnostics.
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Keeping your machine running

Wherever your machine is running, our team is ready to support you. We offer planned maintenance with a service report. Every machine has a modem, so with your permission, our engineers can check the control system remotely and help your team find the right fix. And because we build with standard components wherever possible, spare parts are easy to buy locally.

Video

Test lines at work

A test line in action

See how every unit is tested straight after blow moulding.

Tested, caged and stacked

From leak test to a stack ready for the forklift.

Built and tested in Rijen

Every line is tested at our factory before it leaves.

‘We’re down-to-earth Dutch: no big words, just good machines.’

Wiebe van Terwisga, Managing Director

About ATS

ATS Dutch Machinery designs and builds machines you can rely on, day after day. Our team of engineers, builders and service technicians works under one roof in Rijen, the Netherlands. So you always deal directly with the people who design, build and service your machine, from the first drawing to every service visit.

Dutch engineering

Designed, built and tested at our factory in the Netherlands.

Installed worldwide

Our team installs and commissions every machine on site.

Service and maintenance

Planned maintenance and remote support, wherever your machine runs.

FAQ

Questions and answers

Answers to the most common questions we get. Have a different question? Our team is happy to help.

Every IBC and drum is checked for leaks, weight and damage straight after blow moulding. Faulty units are rejected automatically.

Approved IBCs are placed in their cages and stacked three high, while drums are placed on pallets, ready for the warehouse.

Yes. Our lines can also fit ball valves and lids (semi-automatically), fill, tilt, collect and transport units, and strap palletised drums.

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