Bulk Bags

Why Do Bulk Bags Make Transport Easier?

Shipping is an important part of getting goods to the market, and it’s essential to factor in costs. Bulk bags are lightweight, which means they don't add much weight or cost to shipping when compared to other shipping materials such as wood or metal crates. This brings shipping costs down, and if you add that to the competitive prices offered, bulk material storage solutions can be cost-effective. Once emptied, the flexible fabric allows the bags to be folded, and they take up very little storage space.

Heavy-duty bulk bags come in a number of shapes and customizations, which include options with chutes or different tops and bottoms. There are also options to include a double fabric layer or bags with liners. This allows easier loading, which is an important part of the transport process. Our bags in stock can hold anywhere from 2,200 lbs to 4,400 lbs.

What Applications Can You Use Bulk Bags For?

Bulk bags can be used across various industries that rely on packaging or storage solutions that provide air circulation to maintain the integrity of the raw materials. Applications that could benefit from bulk bags include:

• Agricultural materials and food supply: Goods such as cattle feed, seeds, grains, sugar, nuts, grains, rice, corn, flour, beans, wood, and wool need to remain dry to prevent rot and mold and to protect the food supply.
• Mining and construction purposes: Materials that need to be protected against the elements to remain of use to various industries include sand and stone, gravel, chalk, salt, fiberglass, and minerals.

The Do's and Don'ts to Handling Bulk Bags

Bulk bags are valuable to the way companies handle storage and shipping, but it's also worth knowing the safety factor of using these bags correctly.

Do's

• Stay away from sharp edges: Any sharp edges or protruding parts of moving or loading equipment should be covered or out of reach, as these can pierce or tear the bags. Even a small perforation can lead to damp or product spillage.
• Use solid loading stations: These bags can carry a substantial load and filling requires a solid loading station such as a flatbed or floor.
• Get the angles right: Loading up materials into a bag can be tricky as the bag can move around. Use the right angle to ensure there's minimal waste.
• Store correctly: Bulk packaging materials come in different shapes and might not be easy to stack. Correct stacking includes using bulk bags designed for stacking and placing the bags in a safe pyramid or supported formation.
• Remember the weight capacity: Keep to the weight restrictions of the bags to maintain their durability.

Don'ts

• Store the bags in direct sunlight: The UV rays might affect the quality of the bags over time.

• Use the straps incorrectly: When transporting bulk bags, it's important to use all the straps provided to ensure a more equal distribution of weight and protect the integrity of the bag. While these are durable material storage bags, incorrect use can lead to tears.
• Load combustible material in a non-treated bag: While polypropylene is known for its water resistance, it's not naturally fire-resistant. If this characteristic is needed, the bags must undergo an extra treatment process.