Air-Assist® IBC Tote Liner
Hands-free Evacuation for High-Viscosity Products
Air-Assist® liners are engineered for collapsible IBC totes and products from 2,000 to 20,000 cP. By combining a form-fit design with an inflatable air bladder, they recover up to 99.5% of product. Even the thickest materials — from fruit purées and sauces to creams and adhesives — dispense cleanly, cutting waste, time, and labor.
Why Air-Assist® Works for High-Viscosity Products
Air-Assist® uses controlled air pressure to drive product toward the fitment for faster, more complete evacuation than form-fit or pillow-style liners.
Higher Yields, Less Labor
Designed for efficiency, Air-Assist® outperforms standard liners — delivering up to 99.5% recovery.
- Maximize yield: Boosts product recovery from 95% to 99.5%, reducing costly residue.
- Hands-free operation: Once connected, operators can walk away and focus on other tasks.
- Reliable performance: Controlled evacuation ensures consistency across every batch.
- Faster turnaround: Cleaner bin turnover with less downtime for washing.
Built Around Your Process
Air-Assist® liners are engineered to fit your container, product, and dispensing setup — not the other way around:
- Purpose-built sizes: Designed for collapsible totes, ensuring compatibility and efficient evacuation.
- Film options that protect your product: FDA-approved materials including EVOH for oxygen-sensitive products, Flexus™ for durability, and Tenalon™ nylon for abrasion resistance.
- Flexible fitments & placements: Wide range of discharge options to match your filling and dispensing setup.
- Custom-engineered solutions: When standard options don’t fit, CDF designs liners tailored to your unique application.
Certified Quality, Reliable Every Time
Air-Assist® is engineered for safety, reliability, and sustainability.
- U.S. manufacturing: Produced in a clean, controlled environment for dependable quality.
- Smart Seal seams: Engineered for consistency, reducing leaks and ensuring reliability in every batch.
- FDA-compliant materials: Meets strict requirements for safe use across food, pharma, and industrial applications.
- Sustainability built in: Reduces contamination risks and product loss, cutting waste and supporting ESG goals.
How Air-Assist® Works
Air-Assist® pairs a form-fit liner with an inflatable air bladder to improve product flow and evacuation. In this demo, we show how the system operates — giving you a clear view of the process behind the efficiency.
Solving Evacuation Challenges in Every Market
Whether it’s sticky syrups, dense creams, or industrial adhesives, Air-Assist® is built to handle the toughest high-viscosity products across industries.
Real-World Savings in High-Viscosity Applications
A globally recognized cosmetic brand producing high-viscosity facial cream (10,000 cP) faced costly residue — nearly 18 kg lost per IBC.
By switching to CDF’s Air-Assist® system, yield increased to 99.5%, saving 12 kg per tote and more than $90,000 each month. Operators also praised the hands-free design, which freed them from constant monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Air-Assist® different from a standard form-fit liner?
Air-Assist® includes an inflatable air bladder that applies pressure during discharge, pushing out thick, viscous products that gravity alone cannot evacuate.
What types of products are best suited for Air-Assist®?
Air-Assist® is ideal for high-viscosity products (2,000–20,000 cP) such as fruit purees, sauces, dressings, creams, lotions, honey, jellies, and adhesives.
Does it require special equipment?
No major changes are needed. CDF supports the transition from standard IBC liners to the Air-Assist® system by providing on-site assistance and training for your team, ensuring a smooth setup and confident operation.
What certifications or standards does Air-Assist® meet?
Air-Assist® liners are made from FDA-compliant films, manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, and use CDF1 Smart Seal Technology™ to ensure product safety and integrity.
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