To choose a flexible intermediate bulk container, begin with what you will fill, how you will lift it and how it will be emptied. Then compare the listed bag construction and ask for the working load of the exact configuration.
Compare the body and lifting arrangement
U-panel, circular and baffled descriptions identify aspects of the bag construction. Check how that construction fits your footprint and handling equipment.
| Configuration | What to compare |
|---|---|
| U-panel or circular body | Panel construction, seams and dimensions when filled. |
| Baffled or Q-bag | Internal construction, target footprint and how the material fills the corners. |
| Single-, two- or four-loop format | Lift points, loop reach and clearance at pickup. |
Plan filling and discharge together
Describe the filling equipment, the closure needed after filling and the unloading point. Specify spout dimensions where the process uses one, and state how a flat-bottom bag will be emptied.
Specify contact and barrier needs
Note whether the contents require a particular liner, seam or coating. Where a written standard applies, request documentation that identifies the exact bag and liner.
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