Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), also known as bulk bags, are a cost effective bulk packaging solution. Although bulk bags are very affordable, a market for inexpensive “used bulk bags” has begun to develop. FIBC “recyclers” and “refurbishers” such as Bulk Bag Reclamation have been popping up to capitalize on this new developing market.
Depending on your product and/or application, your bulk bag needs change. FIBCs have a multitude of uses across a wide variety of industries. Because of this, a very large number of specialty bags have been created to fit unique products applications in order to better serve the users.
Before deciding to purchase FIBC bulk bags, it’s important to educate yourself. Part of that process is catching up on all of the different terms. We made this guide to help you make the most informed purchase.
Polyethylene liners, commonly referred to as poly liners, are flexible plastic liners specifically designed to line the inside of a flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC or bulk bag).
There’s quite a bit of confusion encompassing food grade bulk bags. There are so many regulatory bodies and entities that offer guidelines on food packaging that it’s hard to keep track of! There’s AIB (American Institute of Baking), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), ISO 22000 (International Organization for Standardization) BRC (British Retail Consortium) and, the latest and greatest, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative).
FIBC bags are a revolutionary bulk packaging option that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers can store and transport all different types of materials including both hazardous and non-hazardous dry flow-able materials.
Food safety in the packaging industry is ever evolving and stricter industry standards and government regulations are becoming the norm. On top of tougher standards, there are more third party accreditations that are recognized and sometimes required by large food manufacturers and retailers to keep track of.
Advances in synthetic polymers over the years have given rise to new innovative materials with a wide variety of applications. One such polymer, called polypropylene, has been particularly useful in the packaging industry.
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) are a fantastic option for transporting and storing dry flow-able products. If you are currently exploring new methods for transporting and storing your dry flow-able product, here are five reasons why you should consider using FIBC bags.
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, also known as FIBCs, are used in a variety of facilities including food manufacturing and food processing plants. Food grade bulk bags are a great option for transporting and storing food and food related products. Lets examine the five biggest reasons why successful commercial food companies use food grade bags over alternative handling methods.
When it comes to sourcing FIBCs you have two options – buying from a domestic manufacturer in the US, or a distributor that partners with overseas manufacturers. The vast majority of bulk bags distributed in the US are made overseas.
Adhering to strict procedures and quality standards to protect against contamination is a never-ending job in the pharmaceutical industry. It requires discipline and attention to detail during every step of the process from manufacturing to packing, handling and transportation.
You’re going to have a lot of options when choosing a FIBC bulk bag supplier. Locally and nationally there are a lot of suppliers with a multitude of products and solutions. Having suppliers compete for your business helps you get quality products at a fair price. However, how do you know if you’re getting a fair price or a quality product?
A critical question to ask yourself when considering an FIBC for your product is “how am I going to fill this bag?” There is an assortment of ways to fill them, from intricate chutes or equipment applications, down to an excavator bucket. When considering your filling method, construction of the top of the bag is critical in efficiently and effectively filling the bag.
When handling FIBCs, it is imperative to follow safe use guidelines set forth by the manufacturer, your supplier, as well as the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association also known as FIBCA.
There are many different types of FIBC bulk bags and the right bag for you depends on your product and application. For example, you may be currently using a type A bulk bag with potentially volatile materials when a type C or D bag is best due to their electrostatic reduction properties.
When storing empty and full FIBCs, it is imperative to follow safe use guidelines set forth by the manufacturer, your supplier, as well as the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association also known as FIBCA.
FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) bulk bags are a fantastic solution for transporting and storing large amounts of flow-able materials. Although Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers can carry a high volume of material, each bag has a recommended safe working load (SWL) with the most common being 2,200lbs-3,000lbs. When determining what bag is right for your application, it is important to know the weight, or bulk density, of your product/material so that you don’t exceed the SWL of the bag that you are interested in.
When transporting and storing food grade products with FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers), it’s important to have safe and secure bags that meet the strict requirements set forth by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration), and to purchase them from a supplier whose bags are manufactured in a BRC certified facility. BRC meets the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards.
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) – also known as bulk bags – are cost effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to other large containers because of their potential to be used multiple times as well as be recycled. But how do I know when I can reuse my bags? If I can recycle them, how and when can I recycle them? Let’s review the guidelines of bag reuse as well as outline when and how you can recycle your bags.
