Proper storage of crumb rubber in bulk bags (FIBCs) plays a direct role in maintaining material quality, flowability, and long-term performance. Whether used in molded rubber products, playground surfacing, or asphalt modification, crumb rubber must be protected from contamination, moisture, and temperature extremes. Poor storage conditions can lead to clumping, inconsistent processing, or premature material degradation.
For manufacturers, the bulk bag liner rarely gets attention until something goes wrong — slow filling, excess dust, product loss, or added labor.
Liner attachment directly impacts fill speed, operator involvement, dust control, and downtime. For operations leaders managing labor shortages and rising costs, those details matter.
Below is a practical comparison of the most common liner attachment options — focused on throughput, reliability, and total cost.
Updated: 3-19-2025
If you've ever shopped at Sam's Club or Costco, you know the perks of buying in bulk. The same goes for FIBC Bulk Bags. Spending $250,000 or more on bulk bags each year? You're a big player and can leverage your buying power to save money.
Updated: 1-17-2025
Bulk Bags (also known as Jumbo Bags) aren’t just for transporting materials anymore—they’re now a game-changer for water control and emergency water control. These durable woven polypropylene bags are great for building cofferdams, which are watertight barriers that let you pump out water and work in dryer conditions. While sandbags are still common, Jumbo Bags (FIBCs) are faster and more efficient.
Updated: 10-23-2024
As a bulk bag buyer, you have many options when looking for a FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) supplier, but how can you make sure you’re buying from a trusted source? There are many factors to consider. One important factor is membership status with FIBCA.
Updated: 10-10-2024
You may see the seal on our website, and you may even see the acronym when researching bulk bag distributors and manufacturers, but do you know what it stands for?
Packaging plays a crucial role in preserving quality and enhancing brand appeal in the vibrant world of spices and seasonings. Selecting the perfect packaging solution involves more than aesthetics; it requires functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness, especially when dealing with bulk packaging solutions.
In the pursuit of sustainability, eco-friendly bulk bags have become essential for companies dedicated to green initiatives. Known for their reusability and compliance with green legislation, these bags—also referred to as FIBCs—are essential for storing and transporting bulk materials. However, maintaining their efficiency requires a meticulous inspection process. Here are six key steps in the inspection process (for EcoTrace™ Bulk Bags) to ensure your bags are in top condition.
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In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, adopting a closed-loop system for Bulk Bags, also known as Super Sacks or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), offers significant advantages. This blog explores the benefits of such systems, focusing on their impact on the supply chain, sustainability, and adherence to green legislation.
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In bulk material handling, choosing the right Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) can be a game-changer. FIBC bags, commonly known as bulk bags, offer a versatile and efficient solution for transporting and storing large quantities of materials. Whether you’re new to bulk bags or looking to optimize your operations, this guide will help you make informed decisions.
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In bulk material handling, choosing the right Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) can be a game-changer. FIBC bags, commonly known as bulk bags, offer a versatile and efficient solution for transporting and storing large quantities of materials. Whether you’re new to bulk bags or looking to optimize your operations, this guide will help you make informed decisions.
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When it comes to optimizing FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers) Bulk Bags, a few minor tweaks can result in substantial benefits. Whether you’re in logistics, agriculture, or industrial sectors, these seemingly small modifications can lead to remarkable improvements in efficiency, safety, and overall performance. Read on to discover how to make small changes for a big impact and why you should consider implementing these modifications in your operations.
If you’re in the business of storing and transporting materials, you know that finding the right solution can be challenging. FIBC bulk bags are becoming increasingly popular as a reliable and cost-effective option for many industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, and construction. Let’s take a look at why FIBC bulk bags are an ideal choice for storing and transporting.
Updated: 7-5-2022
If you’ve recently been to the store to buy fresh produce, then you’ve probably encountered quite a bit of branded packaging. However, you also probably came across some generic packaging materials and didn’t even know it. Generic branding is flexible and allows use across many different farms and production facilities without the consumer knowing anything about it. It also has several other advantages over branded products. But what are some of those advantages? Let’s explore.
The practice of “just-in-time” logistics has been around for well over 60 years. However, recent events, including the pandemic and severe weather across the globe, have led many supply chain leaders to reexamine their view on just-in-time practices. For many industries, including the plastics industry, just-in-time logistics are likely coming to an end.
If you've been following the news recently, you may have heard that there is a corrugated shortage affecting gaylord containers. This has caused prices for corrugated to skyrocket, and many businesses are struggling to find a way to get their products shipped. One great alternative to corrugated is FIBC bulk bags. FIBCs are a great replacement for corrugated because they are durable, economical, and easy to use. In this blog post, we will discuss the corrugated shortage and how switching to FIBC bulk bags can help your business!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, lead times for many goods and raw materials have been significantly extended. Beginning in late 2020 and into early 2021, many manufacturers saw a huge spike in lead times due to skyrocketing demand following the initial lockdown periods across the globe. As the demand increased, supply struggled to keep pace, due often to understaffed manufacturing centers and increased delays in shipping and delivery of raw materials. No industry was immune, including the FIBC bulk bag industry as we covered in our recent post “How the Shipping Crunch Is Impacting FIBC Bulk Bag[...]
As supply chain issues continue to impact the world, many industries are feeling the crunch. As part of our commitment to keeping up on the latest industry news, we’re continually examining the FIBC market and lead times, and sharing our findings with you. By doing so, we hope to keep you informed and to help you minimize the impact supply chain issues have on your business.
Using FIBCs in manufacturing, shipping and raw materials facilities is a great way to receive product, move product around the floor and ultimately ship products out of your facility to your customers. However, traditional methods for filling, discharging and transporting FIBCs aren’t always the most efficient – or safe.
It’s no secret that global supply chains are currently facing unprecedented strain. It seems like every day we are seeing news about process increases or shortages of key products ranging from lumber and building materials to cars and trucks. The bulk bag industry has not escaped the current supply chain crisis unscathed. FIBC orders are facing significant delays, with lead times longer than any in recent memory. As stock becomes increasingly harder to come by, bulk bag prices have also seen a significant jump.
