Storing FIBCs: Factors Which Can Damage An FIBC

FIBC bulk bags are very resilient in nature after all they are exclusively designed to protect food and pharmaceutical products. However, to maintain their strength it is vital that they be stored carefully and all necessary precautions suggested for their safety be carefully implemented.

At Rishi FIBC, we are an FIBC bulk bag manufacturer that creates highly customized bulk bags. Although our FIBC bags are precisely engineered and can safely transport 2,000kg of granular material with ease, they are susceptible to certain factors. Hence we recommend that factors that can damage FIBCs be carefully avoided.

Sharp Tines, Points and Damage

When utilized as a unit, FIBC bags are resilient, but their individual parts are prone to damage. When certain parts of the bag come in contact with cranes, forklifts and other handling equipment, they can get damaged. Make certain that your forklift tines are in level and smooth. The smallest problem in the metal can make the FIBC bag weak. This can leave your cargo and items to be transported on the shop floor itself.

The Unforgiving Rays of the Sun

FIBC bags are made from thermoplastic polymers. When you leave these bags in the sun for extended periods of time, the otherwise sturdy and unbreakable bags can look and feel weak and fragile. The UV rays of the sun can damage and harm your FIBC bags. In case your bags are likely to be exposed to sun during transportation, you need to make use of UV treated inks and fabric. So also, if your FIBC bags are outside for long periods of time, you need to make use of tarpaulins or overpack bags to cover and conceal the already filled bags.

Storms and Persistent Rain

The strength and endurance level of your FIBC bulk bag can weaken and become delicate when exposed to inclement weather conditions such as snow, rain and storms. You also need to be certain that you store the unused bulk bags in areas that are free from any kind of indoor moisture. Exposing your FIBC bags to even a little bit of general moisture can affect the quality and reliability of the bag.

 

Storing FIBC Bags Outdoors

You need to make sure that you keep the FIBC bulk bags in a clean and dry place indoors. Outside storage does no good for the bulk bags. It can only worsen it and make it unfit for transportation. Even though the bags are made from strong material, if not stored and handled with care, they do not remain light, flexible, easy to store, use and maneuver.

It is so important to adhere to the recommendations of the manufacturer when handling FIBC bags for the storage and transportation of various items and products. Rishi FIBC is a trusted and successful FIBC bulk bag manufacturer that keeps you well informed about the various precautions that need to be taken during the storage and shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. We make certain that individual inspection of the bags is carried out and also see that metal detection and the cleaning process is performed in an impeccable manner. This prevents the bag from coming in contact with pollutants, germs and dust. Storing the FIBC bags meticulously ensures that the shelf life of the bags is extended while quality remains intact.