What Are The Different Types Of Bulk Bags?

 

Many companies like to use bulk bags in the shipping and receiving industry of dirt, grain, and soil. It is a more simplified way to load and unload your items, plus keep them safe. There are many different kinds to choose from. You are sure to find one that will fit your needs. This article will discuss the different types that you have to choose from. 

Form A

These bags are made out of woven polypropylene (PP), a strong plastic material made to withstand heavy loads. Some bulk bags have antistatic protection on them to help with dumping them. It keeps the product in a constant flow out of the bag. 

Form A bulk bags (also referred to as Form A FIBC bags) do not have this antistatic protection on them. This requires that you are careful of what products that you do use these bags for. You can be presented with a problem without static protection when combustible or flammable products are stored in these bags. 

Form B

Form B bags are very similar to Form A in how they are made. Neither have the antistatic protection to them. This can be confusing when people are looking at the makeup of the bags to determine the difference in them. 

Form B can dissipate the chances of propagating brush discharges, even though they do not have static protection. While you want to stay away from flammable and combustible products, these bags can hold dry flammable products. Form B FIBC bags can still ignite if they are near flammable gases. Careful precautions should be taken. 

Form C

Form C FIBC bags are made with an interwoven PP conductive material. It creates a stronghold that is very durable. These bags can be used for flammable vapors and gases due to the conductive material used. 

Certain precautions should still be used to assure optimum safety is adhered to. The most common uses that companies use Form C bulk bags for are transporting flammable powders. Form C FIBC bags are a safe option to ship them in. 

Form D

Static protection is one of the safety aspects added to the Form D bulk bags. Using these bags is a safe option for the people around it and the product inside. It is made from an antistatic material to refrain from becoming flammable. 

The most common types of items that are shipped in these bags are flammable powders. It keeps them safe when they are near any combustible dust or flammable vapors. There are many very important reasons always to make sure you are shipping your items in the safest way possible. 

Styles of Bulk Bags

There are many bulk bags to choose from to fit the needs you have. Once you know the form you need for the items you are shipping and storing, you can look at the different available style options. Such as:

• Four-Panel Bags

• Conical Bags

• Circular Woven Bags

• U-Panel Bags

• Form Stable Bags

Hopefully, this bulk bag information will help you when you need to buy products for your small business.