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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions What is an FIBC? A flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) or bulka bags, or bulk bags or bulker bags, is an industrial container made of flexible fabric that is designed for storing and transporting dry, flowable products, such as sand, fertilizer, and granules of plastic. [Wikipedia] FIBC were first produced in Europe in the early 1970s. Now FIBC are widely used worldwide in industries in which dry bulk solids are handled including food, chemicals, and even pharmaceuticals. What sizes do bulk bags come in? Bulk bags do not have any standard size, they can be various sizes, styles and shapes – mostly cubical. Industries usually require customising to fit their needs. What is a bulk bag made from? Generally polypropylene is used to make FIBC. What does SF mean? SF is Safety Factor Ratio according to ISO 21898, for example, SF 6:1 means that a bag is specified to hold 6 times of the bag’s safe working load. If a bulk bag’s Safety Factor is 6:1 and SWL is 1000 Kg, it means the bulk bag will break when it’s loaded with material 6000 Kg or more. What is UV treated? UV is for Ultra Violet. To protect from UV ray, additive is added during manufacturing process to protect the bag and filled materials from harmful UV ray. All of our bags are UV treated. Are there other colour choices of fabric besides white? Yes, we can make any colour besides white. Usually all bags are made of white fabric though. How do I attach my documents to FIBC? There is a document pouch sewn into the seam of a bulk bag. The document can be placed inside. The pouch has a zip lock opening or a basic opening. Can a bulk bag be recycled? Yes. They are made from polypropylene, which is recyclable. What is a food grade FIBC? Food grade bulk bags or food grade FIBC are known for storage of foods. Foods like sugar, rice and other similar products are stored inside these bags. What are helicopter lifting FIBC? Helicopter lifting FIBC are designed to be lifted by helicopters. They’re made specifically for transporting materials to remote places, which are not accessible by truck or lorry. What is a fill spout and discharge spout? A fill spout is a spout usually have 40 cm diameter opening in the top-centre with 50 cm height. Fill spout is used to fill the bag, it reduces dust while the bag is being filled. The discharge spout is to discharge materials, usually have same diameter and height as filling spout. Both spout can be customise according to customer’s specific needs. What are lift loops? Lift loops are the loops made of woven polypropylene attached to corners or sides of the bags to lift the loaded bag by fork lift. The bags come with 4-loops, 2-loops and 1-loop. Most commonly used lift loops is the 4-loops FIBC bulk bags in Australia. What is fabric weight? In simple word, this is the weight of the bag in grams per bag. For example fabric weight 1875 grams means one piece bag’s weight is 1.875 Kg. The fabric weight depends on SWL and SF of the bag. Can you print on to a bulk bag? Yes, we can print your company name, logo, address and so on in 4-colours or black and white. Are FIBC waterproof? An FIBC’s material is made from woven polypropylene, which is not waterproof. We laminate the fabric to make it water proof fabric. We also supply the bags with LDPE inner liner (Low-density polyethylene) for water proofing and moisture proofing. What is a lifting sleeve? A lifting sleeve is a tube of polypropylene fabric which allows the forks of a forklift to fit into the sleeves and lift the bag. What is the difference between duffle top and open top? The difference between the two types of bags, is the duffel itself. An open top bag is just a bulk bag without a top closure.