APPLICATION

1. Q: What does FIBC stand for? 
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container is the official name for a bulk bag, although many companies refer to a bulk bag with their own brand name, for example, JumboSack.

2. Q: Can I reuse a bulk bag?
 Yes, bulk bags can be reused. This requires a multi-trip bulk bag, which is made with a 6:1 Safety Factor. This type of bag is designed to be used for a specific amount of uses. Some users reuse bulk bags with a 5:1 SF, in fact it is a common occurrence. Reuse of a 5:1 SF bulk bag, which covers the majority of bulk bags seen in the market.

3. Q: What is coating? 
Coating is a moisture barrier applied to the inside of the woven polypropylene fabric. A common type of "coating" is a 1 mil. thick lamination of heated polypropylene, which is laminated to the inside of the fabric. The lamination provides a moisture barrier to protect the contents of the bag. Since a bulk bag's fabric is made from a woven material, the bag is not "water proof". Lamination is simply a moisture barrier, however the use of an internal poly liner works better in many typical applications, it still is not 100% water proof. Liners and Lamination are designed to keep water away from the product. For more specific requirements, such as oxygen barrier or liquid liners, we suggest a specialized liner. 

4. Q: What is bulk density?
 Bulk density is the property of the product that you are filling into the bulk bag. It is the mass of the product divided by the volume it occupies. The volume includes the space between particles as well as the space inside the pores of individual particles.