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TankConnect (IBC)
Turn your simple plastic IBCs into a smart and connected container fleet
Embrace a new era where smart IBCs make traceability and control easy. Monitor fill levels, temperature, and geolocation in real-time. Optimize your IBC fleet rotations and streamline deliveries for maximum efficiency.
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Business challenges
Are you dealing with inventory shortages, quality control or IBC recycling challenges?
As a product distributor or IBC manufacturer, numerous challenges can lead to significant costs for your company or customers. Avoid disruptions in your supply chain caused by limited IBC inventory visibility and stand out from the competition by delivering real value through smart IBCs. Eliminate the need for last-minute deliveries and proactively meet your customers’ needs no matter where you are!
Empty IBC
Urgent orders
Lost or inactive IBC
Quality control
How are you supposed to recycle your IBCs if you don't know where they are?
Solution
All your IBC fleet at your fingertips
Stay connected to your IBCs, anytime, anywhere. Get real-time alerts on their location and conditions, from customer sites to your own facilities. Experience the power of our discreet, patented sensor solution – available in O.E.M. or retrofit versions.
Implementation
Make IBC monitoring and recycling easier with TankConnect
Non-intrusive and 100% wireless
Our IBC sensor is easily installed between the pallet and the plastic bag, ensuring discreet positioning and better adaptation to bottle changes. Compatible with top brands like Schoëller Allibert and Greif, our robust solution can be installed on any IBC. Featuring a durable casing that withstands shocks and chemicals, our sensor requires no physical maintenance.
Non-intrusive
Easy to install
Remote calibration
Shock & chemical resistant
Maintenance free
Patented solution
Instant visibility of key data
Unlock the power of smart IBCs: optimize resources, reduce plastic waste, and gain real-time insights through our web platform. Access valuable data, including maps, consumption history, temperature, levels, utilization rates, and more. We also offer you the option of integrating this key data into your existing platform via our API.
Fill level
Forecast
Temperature
Geolocation
Geolocation
ERP Integration
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Support
Tailored and optimized customer support to meet your needs
With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we understand the unique challenges faced by chemical product distributors and IBC manufacturers. That is why we havve developed TankConnect, a complete solution designed to meet your needs. Our team of experts will guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth integration and delivering a high-quality experience.
Benefits
Why our users choose TankConnect
Unlock the potential of a circular economy in the chemical industry with TankConnect. Our innovative solution revolutionizes the life cycle of IBCs, addressing the ecological, logistical, and economic challenges of industrial packaging. Achieve economies of scale, optimize resource allocation and minimize plastic waste with smart IBCs.
Why IBC manufacturers trust TankConnect
"Through this innovation, Gaches Chimie aims to achieve a threefold objective. Firstly, to provide its customers with a reliable real-time inventory status, giving them the ability to anticipate product shortages and avoid operational disruptions. Secondly, to optimize the management of empty packaging. With environmental concerns at the core of our innovations, we are committed to helping our customers simplify the management of their mostly returnable empty containers: monitoring their location, status, idle duration and receiving alerts. The cost and environmental impact savings in this area are significant. Lastly, to benefit from the optimization of internal processes, including delivery routes, inventory rotation, IBC maintenance, quality control and much more."
Olivia GACHES
Digital officer
Innovation & customer loyalty
Stand out from the competition by choosing TankConnect. Our advanced solution goes beyond basic level monitoring, providing you with real-time access to temperature and geolocation data. Deliver exceptional support to your customers while ensuring the highest standards of storage conditions.
Circular Economy
Our solution empowers IBC manufacturers to play a pivotal role in sustainability. By implementing our system, you can maximize the lifespan of IBCs, reduce waste, and promote resource efficiency. Join the circular revolution and transform one-way IBCs from disposable waste to sustainable assets.
Why product distributors trust TankConnect
"We chose TankConnect because the benefits for us are:
- Being able to geolocate containers at our customers' sites at any time, allowing us to optimize their turnover and, consequently, their profitability.
- Installing sensors regardless of the type or supplier of packaging.
- Easily using the platform and tracking KPIs.
In three words, my opinion is 'truly a plus'."
- Being able to geolocate containers at our customers' sites at any time, allowing us to optimize their turnover and, consequently, their profitability.
- Installing sensors regardless of the type or supplier of packaging.
- Easily using the platform and tracking KPIs.
In three words, my opinion is 'truly a plus'."
Mireille VANDERMARLIERE
Quality Manager - Kersia Group
Visibility
No more manual monitoring, gain complete control and visibility over your IBC fleet with TankConnect. Locate empty containers, access real-time inventory and storage conditions, optimize delivery routes, and streamline operations for maximum efficiency.
Quality
Safeguard sensitive and hazardous chemical products with our solution. Continuous temperature monitoring and environmental tracking maintain product integrity, adhering to quality standards and providing peace of mind to distributors and customers.
Optimization
Avoid losses and improve your fleet management by tracking empty IBCs effectively. Anticipate customer needs and optimize your delivery routes with fully loaded trucks. Boost cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction, leaving losses behind.
Are you convinced?
FAQ
Everything you need to know
Sensor
Can the TankConnect sensor be installed on any kind of IBC?
Yes, the advantage of our solution lies in its ease of retrofit installation, making it effortless to adapt to any kind of IBC (composed of a plastic bottle and a pallet base), including both multiway or one-way models, with either plastic or metal pallets. With this flexibility, you can easily monitor and optimize your IBC fleet, regardless of your current setup.
Does your sensor meet ATEX standards?
Yes, we offer an ATEX-certified version of our sensor, ensuring compliance with safety standards for potentially explosive environments. Please inform your contact so that we can provide you with all the information you need ont the ATEX-certified version of our sensor.
What is the average battery life?
The battery life of our TankConnect sensor averages around 5 years. Keep in mind that the battery life may vary depending on the data transmission frequency. If you would like to adjust the frequency, we can discuss options to accommodate your specific needs.
Interfaces
How often are the data sent, and can I change the frequency?
The data transmission frequency ranges from a few minutes to a few hours. We offer flexibility in data frequency as we understand that each business has specific tracking and management needs for their IBCs. There is also a “smart mode” that provides an optimal balance between data transmission frequency and battery life. We are here to support you and find the configuration that best suits your requirements. During our discussions, feel free to share your preferences, and we will find the solution that perfectly aligns with your use case.
What is the difference between the web interface and the mobile app?
With our solution, you have the flexibility to monitor your IBCs through two powerful interfaces. The mobile app gives you instant access to critical information like geolocation, fill levels, content, and temperature, all at a glance. Meanwhile, our web interface offers a more detailed view with consumption history, forecast, an interactive map of your IBC fleet, statistics, rotation and utilization rates, as well as the ability to create custom alerts and much more. Choose the interface that best suits your needs and stay connected to your IBCs with ease, no matter where you are.
Can I export statistics from your web interface?
Yes, you can easily export statistics from our web interface in just a few clicks. Our user-friendly interface allows you to access and download the data you need, providing you with valuable insights and the ability to analyze key metrics. Streamline your reporting and decision-making processes with our convenient export feature. Plus, you can access it online without the need for any additional software installations.
Installation
Is there any specific equipment required for installing your sensor?
Not at all! Our sensor is designed to be easily installed without the need for any specific equipment. Simply follow the provided instructions to place the sensor in the designated location when the IBC is empty. It’s a quick and hassle-free process that ensures seamless integration with your existing setup.
What is the average installation time?
Installing our sensor is a breeze! As mentioned earlier, the steps are few, straightforward, and require no specific tools. For instance, it takes less than ten minutes to install our sensor on a one-way IBC container. On a multiway container, the installation time may vary depending on its structure (up to 30 minutes maximum).
How do you calibrate the sensor?
The calibration process is carried out remotely and automatically, eliminating the need for physical adjustments.
General
What is the accuracy of the TankConnect sensor?
Our TankConnect sensor provides accuracy up to 10%, meeting the logistical requirements of our customers. While our primary focus is optimizing operations and inventory management, the TankConnect sensor delivers reliable data to support informed decision-making and enhance supply chain efficiency. Trust in our solution to enhance your logistics performance and drive efficiency in your supply chain.
Does the sensor withstand aggressive chemicals?
Yes, our sensor is built to withstand exposure to aggressive chemicals. Made with the same material as the IBC bag (HDPE, IP66), our sensor is engineered to maintain its integrity and functionality, even in the presence of harsh chemicals. You can rely on our solution to deliver reliable data and insights, regardless of the chemical substances involved.
What technology is used to send the data?
Our data is transmitted using Sigfox, a long-range, low-power wireless technology. This technology ensures extended battery life of at least 5 years while maintaining reliable connectivity.
