UN certified FIBC bulk bags are designed and constructed to meet strict compliance regulations set by the United Nations. For the transportation and storage of hazardous materials, the UN requires these bags to undergo special testing, as well as manufacturing, before they can be certified. Companies that supply these bags must also be certified. Western Packaging is an agricultural packaging supply company that is certified to supply UN-certified FIBC bags.
Tested And Approved
Because these bags are certified for storing and transporting dangerous materials, they must prove that they are up to the task. Before these bulk bags can receive UN certification and approval, they must undergo a series of rigorous testing. These tests include a top lift and a tear test, as well as many other tests that ensure these bags will stand up to the workload.
In the top lift test, the bags are loaded with six times their maximum load in order to ensure they qualify for the 6:1 safety factor. These bags must also pass a tear test in which a 100mm (about 4 inches) is made on one of the sides of the bag before it is filled with its maximum load capacity. The bag is then filled to twice its load capacity. And, finally, it is suspended for five minutes with its maximum safe workload.
Regular Versus UN Approved
Because these bags are used in the transportation and storage of dangerous materials, the UN certified FIBC bags are designed to have higher durability than regular bulk bags. Higher durability helps to ensure that the bags will prevent spillage, and leaks, and block the contamination of products from internal or external contaminants.
The industry standard safety ratio of standard bulk bags is 5:1. UN approved bags, however, must achieve a safety ratio of 6:1. The UN certified bags must also undergo immense testing that proves their ability to handle the workload and other possible scenarios that could arise in the process of storing or transporting materials.
Uses And Benefits
UN certified FIBC bags are used across many different industries, however, they specialize in those that deal with the handling of hazardous materials. These bulk bags are certified to prevent any possible damage or destruction of property or product, as well as the environment.
The most important resource in your business is protected, as well – people. These bags are perfectly designed to protect anyone involved from injury. This is crucial since many of the industries that use these bags deal with toxic and radioactive waste, corrosives, flammables, and explosives.
Contact Us For Your FIBC Needs
Are you looking to purchase UN certified FIBC bags? Western Packaging has completed all training requirements and has received the required certification for the sale and supply of these bags. We also provide EBS Handjet printers, hay sleeves, and Wulftec products, as well as more. Contact us today and learn more about our products and how we can help your business. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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