How To Choose The Right Bulk Bag For Your Needs

Bulk bags are really versatile, but choosing the right one for you depends on what you’re storing, how you’re handling it and where it’s going. If you’re trying to work out exactly what you need, here’s our guide to getting it right:

Start With Your Material

Think about what you’ll transport or store, its texture and any safety risks there might be when you’re loading, transporting or storing it.

You can always customise your bulk bags with different fabric lengths, linings and discharge designs. So if you’re working with, say, powdered or finely textured food, you might want sift-proof seams and internal liners.

Take a look at some of your options: Bulk Bag Options

Match the Bag to How you’ll Handle Contents

How you pack, move and unload your materials is a big part of choosing the bag you need.

Filling: Whether you’re filling your bag by hand or machine is key. You can add features like filling spouts to reduce your product loss and limit dust.
Moving: Bulk bags come with different kinds of loop handles to help you move large quantities more efficiently. So cross-corner loops, for example, are designed to stay upright, making it easier for your forklifts to hook and lift.
Storing: If you’re stacking your bags, a square or baffle design helps them keep their shape and reduces bulging. (It’s important to think about the stack height and load-bearing limits of your FIBCs to stop damage or collapse.)
Emptying: If you need to unload materials like grain or sand, a spout bottom will give you an easy, controlled discharge. For combustible powders, you can add anti-static properties to reduce the risk of ignition. And for fine or valuable materials, a dust flap can really help you contain dust and prevent product loss.

Do You Need Something Specialised?

Sometimes you might need more than the standard spec. If you use your bags outdoors, in damp conditions or for hazardous materials, you’ll need tailored options:

For outdoors, UV-resistant bags can help you prevent degradation from sun exposure.
For damp or wet conditions, water-resistant linings are key.
If you’re handling flammable or combustible materials, anti-static bags are essential.

Related: Anti-Static Bulk Bags

Other Things To Think About

Is Customisation and Branding Important to you?

Branded bulk packaging can be great for your company’s image. It also helps you improve traceability across your locations or while on the move.

Regulatory and Safety Compliance

Every industry has its own safety and compliance rules, and some need UN or ISO-certified packaging. It’s really important to get the right tested, traceable packaging to make sure you stay in line with your own regulations.

Have a look at some options: ADR & UN-Certified Bulk Bags

Your bag, your choice

Choosing the right bulk bag isn’t just about size. It’s about finding a solution that fits your product, processes, regulations and brand.

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