FIBC standards
Below you will find frequently used vocabulary to describe FIBC. Please contact us for additional information or questions.
You can view our standard tolerances here:
FIBCs are mainly made from round woven or flat woven material. Our MONO and DUO-FLEX bags as well as FLEX 500 R are made from round woven PP, also known as tubular PP.
One way to modify the surface of an FIBC is to coat the fabric webs, which results in more density and protection of the fabric. Coating is achieved by applying a thin PP film to the surface of the sheets; the thickness of the coating is specified in GSM (g/m2). Coatings protect the contents of the FIBC from air and moisture. It also prevents the contents from trickling out.
The finer the grain size of the filling material, the larger its surface area and the associated risk of electrostatic charging when filling and unloading the big bag. The friction of the contents with the PP during these processes can lead to a risk of explosion if the FIBC is not handled properly. Dissipative FIBCs avoid risk and potential accidents by dissipating the electrical charge. Dissipative FIBCs are available in categories B-D.
This unit describes the weight of yarn, measured in grams per 9,000 meters.
The grain size of the filling material is the guideline for choosing the right "dust protection". Dust protection prevents trickling, especially in the seam areas. There are various standards for this, such as double and triple dust density.
FIBCs used in the food and pharmaceutical industries must meet extremely high requirements in order to comply with the relevant laws and standards. There are several standards such as HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, AIB etc.
Each manufacturer is audited by us so that we can ensure that the manufacturer we have selected for a project not only has the necessary certificates, but also meets their specifications in actual production.
The United Nations is the author of a so-called "Orange Book", which describes the handling of UN-certified goods. According to this book, FIBC are divided into different categories, each of which has its own code (e.g. 13H2: FIBC, woven PP, coated), which contains information on composition, production, etc.
The dimensions of an FIBC are usually given as internal or external dimensions.
Due to the sewing and assembly of the fabric panels, these vary accordingly.
Despite various industry standards, FIBCs are generally customized products that are tailored to the specific needs of the customer. The options/variants that make the big bag an individual product are manifold: e.g. filling and unloading spouts, gooseneck binding of these spouts, skirts, quick unloading devices, clips, tapes, prints, markings, etc.
PE is a thermoplastic polymer that is often found in plastic bags and other plastic products. For FIBC, PE is mainly used in the inner bags (see standards of inner bags).
