Conductive bags need special consideration before using them. When filling and emptying, some products create a static charge which can arc or spark and cause an explosion. This is likely to be located in potentially combustible dust atmospheres. A lot of the products that generate static electricity are chemicals that are highly flammable but more

Here is some basic information on the filling, stability and discharging of FIBC Bulk Bags. Filling FIBCs are generally filled while suspended using a lifting devise and with the base of the bag on or near the ground or a pallet. Other methods may be applicable in consultation with the manufacturer or supplier (additional requirements

When using FIBC Bulk Bags you need to carry out the following safety checks before using the bag. Unused bulk bags should be supplied, ready to use. The following checks should be carried out before using the FIBC. 1.It is the correct style for your requirements. 2.If a discharge spout is present, that it is securely

Getting the right bag for your product is important. Products being held in bulk bags differ considerably, as do the type of bulk bag required. This is also the case for different production methods and equipment. As such, the bag should be designed to meet the needs of the product, filler and discharger. It is

Safety factors explained. Over the many years working in the packaging industry, specialising in the manufacturing of FIBC’s (bulk bags) there has been an ongoing debate about what multi-trip bags mean and how they are identified. We are here to clarify this and provide some things you should be looking for if you are using

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Protecting your bags is as important as protecting your skin… With the extreme hot and sunny weather that we are having at the moment, we thought that we should remind you that this could affect the performance of your bulk bags if stored outside. There is UV protection in all quality bags, but even with