FIBC, popularly known as jumbo bags, belongs to the family of HDPE (high density poly ethylene)/PP (polypropylene) packaging. FIBC is said to have been first manufactured in the late 1950s/ early 1960s in United States, Europe and Japan. The FIBC manufactured with polyolefin fabrics were experimented in UK, Canada and the US around late 1960s.the growth of FIBC that are universally used today is however spurned with the development of the high strength lightweight fabric (PP). The FIBC are giant size bags in drum of box shape, with capacities ranging from 250–2000kg depending on the bulk density of the product. The FIBC can be custom built to meet specific requirement and also UV stabilized.
India witnessed the introduction of FIBC during early 1990s and has since grown to be frontline manufacturers in the world. Use of FIBC in Europe started in 1970s, growing to a production of around 20 million units in 2000s. At present annual growth rate is estimated to be 10–15%.
Advantages of FIBC: Low cost of packaging. Easy filling and discharge. Savings in loading unloading time due to ease of handling. Low weight packaging of transport. Built in safety factor of at least 5:1 on nominal load. Can be used for storage in open air. No requirements of pallets when compared to small bags- self supporting. Good chemical and organic resistance. Eco friendly, since product is recyclable.
Major usages of FIBC:
FIBC are used to pack variety of material, but now in western countries, cement and fertilizers account for some 60% of FIBC scale.
Other materials being transported in FIBC are: Plastic resin. Bio gases. Cake mixes. Detergents. Ebonite.
The FIBC bag manufacturer industry is characterized by numerous units with varied capacities having scattered presence and catering different customer segment. I think I have still not used full form of FIBC which is flexible intermediate bulk containers.
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