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HOW MUCH DOES A FIBC BULK BAG COST?

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The most popular question a FIBC bulk bag buyer asks when they begin the process of buying a small or large quantity of bulk bags is “how much does a FIBC bulk bag cost, and what are the prices for the different types of bulk bags available?” Unfortunately, many buyers run into a road block when they research online as to how much an in-stock or a custom made FIBC bulk bag really is going to cost. This article will attempt to answer this important question, but keep in mind that FIBC bulk bag cost can vary from parts of the country. The convenience of having companies who stock common size bags is a great advantage to companies that do not go through a lot of bulk bags a year and can use a stock bag without the requirement of a lot of special features.  Because the supplier of the bulk bags manufactures the bags when the cost of resin is high and low to maintain inventory, this can cause a fluctuation of FIBC bulk bag cost of stock items and customers may pay a little more f...

Dangerous Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and FIBCs

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We’ve covered a large number of topics on the Royaltouch blog over the last year, but one area we haven’t spent much time talking about is using FIBCs in situations with chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dangerous materials. That’s because for most products and applications, a standard bulk bag will suffice. However, that certainly isn’t always the case and at Royaltouchfablon Bag we pride ourselves in being an educational resource for all users and website visitors. Pharmaceutical Applications and Food Grade FIBCs If you’re dealing with pharmaceutical grade materials the first type of bag to inquire about is food grade bags. Food grade bags are specially manufactured to meet certain standards that make them perfect when product contamination is absolutely unacceptable. More specifically, food grade bags are manufactured with very specific standards in mind. Two of the most important are BRC and SQF. BRC certification refers to the British Retail Consortium, a leading safety and...

Types of Bulk Bags

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Modern-day bulk bags – also called flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) – are very different from the big bags of the past.  Today, there are several types of bulk bags from which to choose. Advancements in technology over the years have allowed the packaging industry to produce a variety of bulk bags to meet the demands of different industries.  There are FIBCs available for a range of specific uses, from storing aggregates to transporting potentially hazardous materials: Food and pharmaceutical grade bulk bags Cleanliness is paramount when dealing with food products, such as sugar, rice and flour, or pharmaceutical goods like fertilisers.  All packaging must be thoroughly clean and clinically sterile to eliminate contamination risks to the items being transported.  In these instances, food or pharmaceutical grade bags are required.  Designed exclusively for storing and carrying non-volatile foodstuffs or chemicals, they are manufactured...

Poly Woven Bags - Big Things in Small Packages for 2018

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If you visit our website (and you should), you can see that the major focus of our business is dedicated to bulk bags.  These heavy-duty, flexible containers are used around the globe to ship all manner of granular goods. From the organic growing medium you plant your seeds in to the exporting of your harvested crops, bulk bags are essential to a growing number of consumers all over the planet. Can you think of any other bulk container that costs pennies per kilo to move your materials? When figuring out the most efficient method of transporting your bulk goods, it’s very difficult to find anything comparable to the tried, tested, and true Royaltouchfablon bag.  A farmer tips his hat as he carrys a PP woven bag of coffee beans However, it should be noted that not every end user has access to the heavy equipment required to move a filled bulk bag around. If you have ever had a cubic yard of garden soil delivered to your driveway, you know that bag isn’t moving unti...