Flexible intermediate bulk containers, FIBCs, are often the material of choice for many industrial storage and transportation requirements for dry, flowable goods. FIBCs are often used to hold and transport materials such as sand, plastic pallets, powders, minerals, and more.
Advantages of FIBCs
FIBCs provide many advantages over other types of packaging materials, with flexibility and the ability to collapse when not in use for easy handling and storage. They are made of strong, durable material and can include properties such as UV resistance. FIBCs can be breathable or have a coating to prevent loss of product when carrying fine powder and may be designed with various tops and closures to suit the product and purpose.
The Many Uses of FIBCs
FIBCs are used in many industries and applications such as:
- Agriculture – FIBCs are commonly used to store and transport seeds, grains, and other agricultural materials. They can be filled and discharged easily and quickly and can protect contents against damage from environmental factors such as moisture.
- Landscaping – these flexible bags are sturdy enough to transport soil, mulch, and other landscaping materials.
- Construction – FIBC bags are common in the construction industry to store and transport materials such as sand, cement, gravel, stone, plaster, mortar, gravel, and metals. The construction industry relies on durable and sturdy FIBCs to easily move materials across vast distances.
- Plastics industry – large flexible intermediate bulk containers are commonly used to transport plastic pallets for thermoplastic injection molding processes.
- Food industry – transporting food-grade powders such as spices, powdered milk, sugar, flour, and other dry food ingredients such as nuts and candy are performed easily with FIBCs.
- Chemical industry – These durable bags are designed to withstand harsh chemicals and conditions. They are commonly used to transport pesticides, fertilizers, and various industrial chemicals.
- Pharmaceuticals – FIBCs meet the transportation needs of many granular and powdered pharmaceutical products.
- Textiles – FIBCs are common in the textile industry to store and transport fabrics such as yarn and other textile materials.
- Livestock feed – livestock feed and other types of pet food are often stored and transported with FIBCs.
- Commercial and industrial cleaning storage – FIBCs are convenient for storing and transporting commercial and industrial cleaning products, including soaps and detergents, solutions, and tools.
- Recycling – reusable large flexible bag containers provide solutions for recycling processes and are often called Super Sacks.
FIBCs provide storage and transportation solutions to these applications and many others, wherever the usage of flowable solid or fine powdered materials is required.
Consult with an experienced contract packaging provider to learn more solutions for storing and transporting your goods.
Production and Packaging Solutions
Peoria Production Solutions, PPS, offers production and packaging solutions to companies of all sizes. We provide secondary production solutions such as kitting and assembly, wrapping, and packaging, including flexible packaging and bag filling services. We utilize a wide variety of auto-bagging machinery and equipment and solutions to protect parts against damage and loss and better organize products for inventory flow.
PPS is an ISO9001:2015 registered contract packaging company, following a strict quality policy. We customize work processes to meet specific customer requirements and utilize a highly trained, skilled staff. PPS partners with companies of all sizes, including small to medium-sized businesses, OEMs, and Fortune 100 manufacturers. Contact us to learn more about the many benefits of flexible packaging and for more production and packaging solutions.