{"id":896382,"date":"2025-11-05T11:05:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/episode-61-problem-loads-part-3-securing-the-bigbag-correctly\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T11:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:36:41","slug":"episode-61-problem-loads-part-3-securing-the-bigbag-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rothschenk.de\/en\/episode-61-problem-loads-part-3-securing-the-bigbag-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 61: Problem loads part 3 – Securing the BigBag correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today’s article, I would like to address the topic of big bags. This type of packaging also places demands on the planning and execution of transportation in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. VDI 2700 Sheet 18 has been available as a green print since June 2024. There, the big bag is referred to as an FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container). The contents and shape of the FIBC are decisive for how stable the loading unit behaves during transportation. Deformations must always be taken into account. These shapes are defined in the guideline, with shape E made of flat fabric with connections in the corner area being described as the most stable. <\/p>\n\n

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Shape A: Simple round fabricShape B: Round fabric with pallet-side supports at the cornersShape C: Flat fabric with reinforced material at the cornersShape D: Flat weave with corner seamsForm E: Flat weave with corner seams and fabric reinforcements over the corners<\/p>\n\n

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The picture shows an FIBC Form E and it can be seen that it is quite stable on the pallet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When filling the FIBCs, a mini form closure is created between the pallet boards. As a result, the FIBCs will not slide off the pallet, but rather tip down if the contents shift or deform. Of course, this also depends on the grain\/particle size of the contents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The dimensions of the FIBCs can be produced variably. The decisive factor is the means of transportation with which the FIBCs are to be transported. If it is to be a truck, then the Euro pallet grid must be observed in order to achieve the loading width of 2.40 m and thus the tight fit to the sides. If the sea container is the means of transportation, then the loading width of 2.34 m and thus also the pallet dimension of 1.14 m must be taken into account. <\/p>\n\n

So much for the basic ideas. In practice, the first question to be asked is which product is to be packaged, how free-flowing it is and what angle of repose results. The flatter the angle of repose, the more free-flowing the product. Anyone can test this for themselves by heaping a pound of coffee beans and a pound of flour next to each other. This is easy to do with flour, but not so much with coffee. The more free-flowing the product, the higher the demands on the design of the big bag. The combination of <\/p>\n\n