Not every bulk bag is made the same. Although these flexible containers come in a variety of grades, “true grade” is the gold standard and is determined by its quality, dependability, and safety. To ensure the safe handling and storage of your products, it is imperative for businesses in South Africa, regardless of their industry, to distinguish between true grade bulk bags and their alternatives.
Custom Bulk Bags is a leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) in South Africa. We produce up to 3.5 million bulk bags per year and our products can safely hold between 500kg and two tonnes of material per bag. We offer several UN-certified designs and attachments, making our products fully customisable to meet your unique needs.
Bulk bags are widely used for storing and transporting a range of goods, including foods, chemicals, building materials, and mining ore. Choosing a poor-quality bulk bag can have serious repercussions; injuries, environmental harm, and product contamination can all result from leaks, tears, or structural failure.
What makes a true grade bulk bag
A true grade bulk bag is defined by several essential features:
- Material quality – High melt flow index (MFI) virgin polypropylene is used in the production of true grade bulk bags. This gives the FIBCs better strength and resistance to tearing, compared to bags composed of recycled materials. They are perfect for use in food and pharmaceutical industries since the virgin polypropylene lowers the possibility of contamination.
- Structural integrity – To ensure ideal seam strength and general structural integrity, every true grade bulk bag is put through a thorough testing process. This guarantees that the bag will be able to support its intended weight capacity without breaking.
- Load capacity – True grade bulk bags are certified, properly marked, and available in a variety of load capacities. It’s important to choose the right load capacity for your intended use; overloading a bag can have serious consequences.
- Customisation – A higher level of customisation is available with true grade bulk bags. Manufacturers like Custom Bulk Bags can customise the FIBCs to fit your precise needs, from particular lifting loops and discharge spouts to inner liners and anti-static fabric.
- Safety standards – Local and international laws and standards determine what materials can and cannot be used to manufacture food packaging and storage containers. True grade bulk bags will adhere to these standards and ensure the safety and hygiene of the produce.
Applications for true grade bulk bags
In South Africa, true grade bulk bags are perfect for a variety of uses due to their exceptional quality and adaptability. In the mining industry, they are perfect for the storage of minerals, coal, and mining ore. Their resilience to wear and tear reduces the chance of spills and their high strength allows them to support the weight of large loads.
In agriculture, grain, seed and fertiliser are excellent candidates for storage and transportation in true grade bulk bags. They offer greater defence against moisture and pests, guaranteeing the quality and freshness of your produce. These FIBCs are perfect for carrying and storing food-grade ingredients when fitted with food-grade liners.
Similarly, the storage and transportation of pharmaceutical materials and drugs require true grade bulk bags. The risk of contamination is reduced by their hygienic construction and sturdy structural integrity.
In industries that require less compliance with hygiene, such as construction, true grade bulk bags are still worthy of consideration. Sand, cement, and gravel are just a few of the materials that construction sites store and move about in FIBCs. These bags’ durability enables them to withstand the challenging environments of construction sites and safely hold massive loads.
Chemicals, textiles, and waste management are just a few of the other industries that can benefit from true grade bulk bags. They are an invaluable tool for a variety of businesses due to their adaptability and capacity to fulfil particular needs.
Finding a reliable manufacturer of bulk bags
Working with a reputable manufacturer will ensure you receive true grade FIBCs if you need them. Custom Bulk Bags provides a selection of bulk bags that are produced in compliance with the strictest international guidelines. Our team can help you make the right choice by offering guidance and advice before paying for your bulk bags.
We can also help you choose the ideal features and specifications for your customised bulk bags. We’re open to factory visits and showing you what goes into manufacturing our world-class FIBCs. For mpre information about our bulk bags or to get advice on the ideal designs, please contact us today.
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Custom Bulk Bags is a leading South African manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags for various industries, such as mining, chemicals and food. We are able to produce over 3.5-million bulk bags per year, keeping our customers in stock at all times. Our bags adhere to the highest levels of quality as a result of our stringent in-house testing and quality control programmes.
Custom Bulk Bags holds ISO 9001 certification and we currently have a number of UN-certified designs. We are a Level 2 B-BBEE manufacturer and supplier and fall under the ownership structure of Deneb Investments Limited. For more information on our products, contact sales@custombulkbags.co.za. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for our latest news and industry insights.
