We’ve covered a large number of topics on the NBB blog over the last year, but one area we haven’t spent much time talking about is using FIBCs in situations with chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dangerous materials. That’s because for most products and applications, a standard bulk bag will suffice. However, that certainly isn’t always the case and at National Bulk Bag we pride ourselves in being an educational resource for all users and website visitors.
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Storing and transporting food products such as pet food can be difficult. If your pet food product is food grade, you must mitigate increased regulations. Even if your product isn't food grade, you are constantly trying to prevent moisture exposure and contamination of your product. No matter what method you choose to transport you pet food product, it's extremely important to select the option that:
Storing and transporting bulk powders can be difficult. Not only can they be messy, but it is imperative that they aren't exposed to moisture. No matter what method you choose to use to transport your bulk powder, it's extremely important to select the option that:
You may see the seal on our website, you may even see the acronym come up when shopping around bulk bag distributors and manufacturers, but do you know what it stands for?
Updated: 2-9-2023
Industry-specific vocabulary is often one of the biggest sources of confusion in any business. The bulk bag industry is no different. At National Bulk Bag, we get a ton of questions surrounding terminology (check out our blog post on all of the vocabulary in the bulk bag industry).
Bulk bags are being used in more situations than ever before. Construction, food, pharmaceutical, and many more industries are continually finding more uses for them in an exciting trend for bulk bag suppliers. However, certain industries and applications require bags that meet very stringent specifications in order to handle the materials contained in the bag. This is particularly relevant in industries that deal with hazardous materials and volatile chemicals.
We are committed to educating and sharing our industry knowledge with our website visitors and customers. That is why we continue to put together educational blog posts like this one that are informative and hopefully add value to your organization.
At National Bulk Bag, we get a lot of questions regarding lead times on FIBCs. It’s a topic we’ve covered in the past (check out this blog if you want to hear more about lead times or download our case study discussing how National Bulk Bag handles extended lead times on custom bags). It’s an important topic as it impacts how quickly you can get the bags you need to keep your company and facility running at 100%. The last thing you want is your operation slowing (or worse…) because your shipment of bags is stuck in a California port. In this post, we discuss how supplier stock can impact lead[...]
At National Bulk Bag, we are committed to educating and sharing our industry knowledge with our website visitors and customers. We have built NBB on producing exceptional results for our clients and being transparent and honest in all aspects of our business.
Some industries have been slow to adapt to changing technology. The internet has changed the way we live, work, and perhaps most of all, changed the way we buy things. The FIBC industry isn’t always the fastest to adapt to changes, but it is becoming increasingly common in the industry to get quotes online (for example, the National Bulk Bag ‘Get Quote’ form here).
If you’re in the market for jumbo bags, there is a lot to consider. Top construction, bottom construction, baffles or no baffles, coating or non… the list goes on. However, one of the less considered types is construction. Bag construction refers to the way that the sheets of woven polypropylene are sewn/stitched together to form a bag. There are several different construction types and these types can have a big impact on the SWL (safe working load), industry applications, and safe handling of the bag.
FIBC bulk bags have proven to be effective for storing and transporting a variety of products and materials and have also gained a reputation for being a versatile bulk packaging option. One customizable feature of flexible intermediate bulk containersis the bag's top/filling option. With multiple top/filling options, bags can be customized to fit your specific application and operation.
At National Bulk Bag, we get a lot of questions regarding the various products and applications in which FIBCs can be used. As bulk bags are used with increasing frequency in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, the demand for bags that can withstand high temperature exposure will also increase.
Updated 4-29-2022
FIBC Bulk bags have proven to be effective for storing and transporting various products and materials and have also gained a reputation for being a versatile bulk packaging option. One customizable feature of flexible intermediate bulk containers that makes them a versatile bulk packaging solution is the top loop construction. With multiple loop construction options, bags can be customized to fit your specific application and operation.
For many different products and applications specialty bags like coated FIBCs and FIBCs with pre-installed liners are required for safe bulk bag use. However, how do you know when to use a lined bag? Or when to use a coated bag? We get asked this question a lot at National Bulk Bag so we attempt to answer that question in this blog post.
From traditional woven sacks to metal, concrete and plastic containers, there are many ways for safely and effectively store and transport seed and grain. No matter what method you choose to use, it's extremely important to select the option that:
Transporting topsoil or other landscaping products can be a cumbersome process for landscaping companies. Many landscaping businesses simply have a dump truck drop the soil/mulch/etc. on the property owner’s front yard or in the driveway. Although some weekend gardeners may need large quantities of fresh topsoil (5-10 cubic yards or a full truckload) or other landscaping products, not all gardeners have the ability to utilize that much product on a given week/weekend. Plans may change, weather may change and before you know it your clients have a wet pile of mud or mulch on their driveway[...]
In certain situations, FIBCs can contain dangerous amounts of electrical charge through the accumulation of static electricity. This is caused by friction either in the handling of the bag or the filling/discharge of materials. This accumulation can be extremely hazardous to those handling the bulk bag and others in the vicinity.
If you own and/or operate a construction operation, you know how tough it is to find a bulk container that is easy to use, easy to move, cost-effective, and something that your workers can depend on. Many construction sites continue to use large, hard to move steel bulk containers to dispose of large amounts of debris and various construction materials.
When determining the optimal Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC), it is extremely important to do your homework and ask the right questions. With varying safe working loads (SWL), sizes, and cubic foot capacities, there are a lot of options to sift through. Being prepared with the right questions and having basic research completed before you speak with a FIBC professional can expedite your buying process and ensure that you get the optimal bag for your application.
