BULK BAGS | FIBC’s
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC’s) or Bulk Bags are an excellent and efficient method for packaging, storing and handling a very broad range of products in use by almost every type of market or industry. Sizes can vary greatly and hold thousands of pounds of material. Also known by other names: Super Bags, Big Bags, Jumbo totes, Flexi Totes and many more.
We offer over 150 sizes and styles to meet every requirement, plus custom. Used FIBC’s are also stocked:
We stock multiple Bulk Bag Configurations, with different Bulk Bag Tops and Bottoms, Strap Variations and Feature and Dimensions.
When transporting bulk bags filled with a product, they are easily removed from a truck or trailer, fork lifted or conveyed exactly where they are needed, and then quickly emptied when and where desired. In some applications they are emptied directly into the processing equipment. Customers use the FIBC’s for shipping, storing and dispensing products. Standard or special spouts can be made to order to ensure quick, no-spill filling or discharge of contents. The application list and usage is endless.
Note:
Most of our standard bulk bag inventory will have 14” diameter x 18” length Fill spout & Discharge spout, with spout tie off’s. It is an industry standard.
Spouts, both top and bottom are always being customized to customer and application specs based on filling equipment, etc. We can custom make bags with custom spouts In 5 to 7 weeks.
For performance packaging solutions
- Abrasives
- Agriculture
- Cement
- Construction
- Foodstuffs
- Minerals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plastics
- Recycling
- Refractory
- Rubber goods
- UN & DOT APPROVED
Custom Bulk Bags
May require Minimum Quantities, and we’re also told we have the best lead-times in the industry.
All this, Combined with top quality FIBC’s and you have solutions that work for your operations.
Contact us about your requirements. If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll build it for you.
Ten reasons to use Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FBIC’s) “Bulk Bags”
Significantly improves labor force efficiency.
- Eliminates the need to handle, slit and dispose of 50 or 100 pound bags.
- Ends the pre-assembly work, which is required with most rigid or corrugated containers.
- Avoids wood pallet usage.
- The discharge of product is done with no dust or air contamination.
- Saves storage space because the semi-bulk containers are totally collapsible.
- Cuts costs because bulk bag containers are the least expensive means of packaging and transporting bulk products.
- Reduces the cost per unit use because most semi-bulk containers can be used repeatedly.
- Protects your product and ensures its safe storage and shipping. The tough industrial fabrics used in these containers give better
- Security than multi- wall bags, corrugated or most rigid containers.
- Does away with any special handling equipment. A forklift does all the work.
Bulk Bag Types
Customer Savings
A Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container can be used for almost any dry, flowable material. It can be handled, shipped and stored at a lower cost than current methods. The cost savings includes paper or jute bags, steel or aluminum containers, covered bins, or truckloads. The factors of reusability and extensive labor savings are also cost considerations over the other products currently on the market. Unlike throwaway or limited-wear packages, Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers may be used repeatedly, depending on handling and products carried.
We stock multiple Bulk Bag Configurations, with different Bulk Bag Tops and Bottoms, Strap Variations and Feature and Dimensions.
When transporting bulk bags filled with a product, they are easily removed from a truck or trailer, fork lifted or conveyed exactly where they are needed, and then quickly emptied when and where desired. In some applications they are emptied directly into the processing equipment. Customers use the FIBC’s for shipping, storing and dispensing products. Standard or special spouts can be made to order to ensure quick, no-spill filling or discharge of contents. The application list and usage is endless.
Capacity (in cubic feet) | Empty Size (width x depth x height) | Filled Diameter (apprx) | Applications |
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5 to 20 | 9″x29″ to 31″x31″ x appropriate height | 38" | For higher bulk density products or smaller weight requirements. |
21 to 75 | 35″x35″ to 37″x37″ x appropriate height | 46" | Most common sizes for all products. Used in truck shipments and export containers. |
76 and up | 41″x41″ to 43″x43″ x appropriate height | 53" | For smaller bulk density products or where height restrictions occur. Used for rail shipments. |
Multi-Trip: Bulk Bags can be made as “Standard Duty Reusable” , Multi-Trip FIBC with a 6:1 Safety factor.
Food Grade: Bulk Bags can be manufactured as “Food Grade”. All the materials used in the manufacturing of “Food Grade FIBC’s are approved by the sanitary authorities
UN Certified FIBC: The United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods – established in the Orange book is divided into six categories and a number of UN tests must be made.
See Conductive FIBC’s Blog: Select An Anti Static Bulk Bag to avoid accidents caused by any type of electrostatic discharge.
Type of Bulk Bags, its Antistatic Properties:
Type A: Has no special static protection, should not be used where a flammable atmosphere is used.
Type B: Is made from insulating fabric, has a voltage range of less than 6 KV. Can be used if MIE of flammable atmosphere is above 25 meters.
Type C: Is made from fabrics that have inter-connected static dissipative or conductive threads (groundable).
Type D: Is constructed from fabrics with static dissipative properties or threads to control fire-starting of discharges regardless of weather electrically grounded or ungrounded.
UN Certified Bulk Bags: UN Certified Bulk Bags have a 6:1 Safe Working Load, the Standard Safe Working Load is 5:1
Bulk Bags Tops and Bottoms
Design tops and bottoms to fit your specific needs for filling and emptying.
Bulk Bag Top and Bottoms: Design tops and bottoms to fit your specific needs. Select from Dome Top, Duffel Top, Top Spout, Closed Bottom, no discharge, Side/Bottom Spout, Full or Cone Bottom, Bottom Spout.
FIBC Fabrics
We offer a variety of FIBC Fabrics products and static protective products.
Example:
CROHMIQ® static protective fabric for Type D FIBC is designed and engineered to operate safely in the presence of flammable or explosive atmospheres without the need for a ground connection, normally used for transporting dry flammable products.
Contact us with your specific application needs.
Used Bulk Bags
WARNING!!! Reuse potential is dependent on care and condition of use and strictly at users risk. The sole measure of our liability shall be the purchase price of this product and in no event shall we be liable for labor or consequential damage.
The factors of Bulk Bag reusability and extensive labor savings are also cost considerations over the other products currently on the market.
All used bags are inspected, repaired, and palletized.
Used 50USS-2A:
Used 50USS-2A 36x36x50″ Used #2 Grade bulk bag. Spout top & bottom. 4@10″ lift loops. 2000# SWL.
Used 50UDS-2A:
Used 50UDS-2A 36x35x50″ Used #2B Grade Woven PP Bulk Bag. Duffel top & Discharge spout. 4@10″ lifting loops. 2000# SWL