Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Please use the following checklist and FAQ’s to help guide your dip-tube quote request process.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Gary Clancy, (805) 452-1409 | Office: (805) 683-5825 | Fax: (805) 683-5625

Email: sales@containertechnology.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I download this document?

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­­­­­­­­­­­­What types of containers will be used with CTI's dip-tubes?

55 Gallon/200 Liter Drum

275 Gallon/1000 Liter IBC

330 Gallon/1250 Liter IBC   

Other

What material is used in the construction of the drum?

HDPE

Steel

What thread configuration is needed

NPT/NPS

Buttress

Euro

Is there a visual example of how dip-tubes are used?

Click HERE for the video 

Is a key code required for the dispense head/dip-tube?

Yes

No

Which type of gaskets/O-rings are needed?

EPDM

Viton/FKM

Polyolefin

Other

Please check the Chemical Compatibility Chart 

What is the material composition of the dispense head body?

PVDF

POLYPRO

HDPE

Please check the Chemical Compatibility Chart

What check valve spring material is needed?

Peek

Steel

Stainless Steel

Teflon Encapsulated Stainless Steel

Is the container to be High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or steel?

Yes            No 

Is the liquid to be packaged regulated by DOT for shipment? (Often this is a corrosive chemical type)

Yes            No 

Is the liquid compatible with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)? (i.e. -Concentrated Nitric Acid cannot be packaged in plastic bottles or drums in the US.) 

Yes            No 

Will the container be shipped with dip tube?

Yes            No 

If using a regulated liquid, has the package (container with an installed dip-tube) been tested and UN certified as a package? 

Yes            No