Have you heard of the packaging term FIBC, bulk bag, or woven bag, but not sure what they are? You are not alone. FIBCs, or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, may be new to you, but they have been around for over 60 years. They’ve made a name for themselves as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to packaging, storing and transporting certain types of goods.
FIBCs are used to safely package, store and transport loose, granular products like sand and powders. They can be used to replace large, corrugated boxes and gaylords to store and transport products, sometimes without the use of a pallet, with the added benefit of flexibility, adjusting for different packaging processes and space constraints.
Additionally, products in bulk bags can be easily discharged into secondary containers- like hoppers- using “stop bottom” technology that can be manually opened to empty the product into smaller containers for easy packaging.
Because of their woven technology, FIBCs can safely handle corrosives, food grade products, and combustible products. This makes FIBCs effective for use in various industries, like food processing, chemical compounding, and resin-based plastic manufacturing.
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