Top 5 Facts About Standard FIBC Bulk Bags | Umasree Texplast

 

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Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers or FIBCs are the most favoured commercial packaging solution. Commonly known as jumbo, big or bulk bags, these are the ultimate answer to all packaging requirements of products spanning across food, agriculture, chemicals, construction, mining industries, etc.  

Are you new to the world of bulk packaging? Then read along to know the top five facts of FIBC bulk bags to help you decide your need for such packaging solutions. 

Top 5 Facts of Standard FIBC Bulk Bags :

1. Construction

FIBC Bulk Bags are made using woven fabric produced from 100% virgin polypropylene. The base material renders these bags incredibly lightweight. Moreover, the woven structure of the fabric makes the bags very strong, enabling them to handle material in bulk. Surprisingly, bulk bags offer the lowest package to product ratio in the sense that an FIBC weighing 5-7 lbs can hold one metric ton of product.

2. Structure

Structurally, FIBCs can be circular, U-panel or 4-panel meaning that the PP fabric is used either as a tubular fabric or attached as U-shaped panels on the opposite sides or as singular panels attached to form a rectangular structure. This apart, bulk bags can also have additional baffles or strips of fabric sewn to the four corners of the bag to give a firmer shape. 

3. Standard capacity

The best part of big bags is that they are customisable, meaning that you can get your manufacturer to make bags according to your specifications, including size. The standard width of these bags ranges between 25-50 inches, while the height is between 20-80 inches. In general, bulk bags can hold materials in the range of 1000-4000 lbs. Important to note is that each FIBC has a particular Safe Working Load or SWL, which indicates the bag’s maximum safe carrying capacity. 

4. Breathability

Owing to their mesh-like construction, jumbo bags are breathable, allowing air and water to flow through the bags uninhibited. This kind of packaging is apt for perishable products like fresh agricultural produce. To restrict the ventilation of these bags, additional liners or lamination is used to suit products like flour, sugar, etc.  

5. Reusability/ Recyclability

Bulk bags can be reused as per their Safety Factor Ratio. Normally, a standard bulk bag has a 5:1 SF Ratio, meaning that it can hold 5-times the bag’s SWL. Such a bag is apt for single use only. The SF ratio for a multi-use bag is 6:1.

Used FIBCs can be recycled to make several other products of utility. 

If you are looking for bulk packaging solutions for your product, contact us at Umasree Texplast to know further details about FIBC bulk bags. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 certified FIBC exporting company, we extend our services in India and abroad, striving to offer quality solutions for competitive prices and quick turnarounds for the satisfaction of our clients.

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