In the world of packaging, bigger is often better. In the 1940s, bulk containers, known as Big Bags or FIBCs, were introduced. They were made of PVC and were used by rubber companies to transport carbon black. Due to the advanced packaging and capabilities of these big bags, more and more industries used them in the years that followed.
Their popularity has grown exponentially since then. Big bags are an ideal solution for the temporary storage and transportation of dry bulk goods, such as powders. But what other factors make them so special? Below, we highlight 5 of the advantages of big bags.
The advantages of Big Bags in detail
1# Big Bags save money and space…
It is one of the cheapest packaging systems, bringing significant cost savings. Because the product is already positioned and protected, there is no need to use a secondary container. It also saves useful storage space, as it can be stacked and the volume it occupies is negligible.
2# …And time!
Do you want to speed up filling and emptying operations? The use of mega-bags makes it possible. Thanks to the use of specialized machinery and techniques, which adapt their operation to this specific type of packaging, filling and emptying can be done quite quickly.
3# Optimize handling and transportation
Big Bags can carry up to 300 times their own weight. In addition, they are easy to handle: Big Bags have built-in lifting handles, so there is no need for an external transport or handling device and the need to use pallets or other types of loading units is avoided.
4# Very versatile
Of course, there are standard models of Big Bags, but there is also the possibility of manufacturing a Big Bag tailored to your specific product in order to meet any special packaging need. Their surface can be printed with anything, which is great not only for marketing purposes, but also for information about the product or handling and transportation instructions.
5# They are environmentally friendly
Not only is the use of secondary packaging unnecessary, but there are many more reasons why Big Bags are a sustainable solution. Furthermore, they are reusable and in most cases their raw material is recyclable.
