conductive Big Bags

Why a conductive bag?

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) are widely used for the storage, transportation and handling of powdered, flaked or granular material. Untreated polypropylene is a good electrical insulator, as is often the case with the products placed in FIBC. There is ample opportunity for the generation of electrostatic charge during filling and emptying operations and in unprotected FIBC high levels of charge can quickly build up. In such cases electrostatic discharges are inevitable and can be a severe problem when FIBC are used in flammable environments.

     

A flammable environment can be generated when handling fine powders that create dust clouds or thin layers of powder, both of which can be ignited by electrostatic discharges. A flammable environment can also be generated when using gases or volatile solvents. In these industrial situations there is clearly a need to eliminate incendive electrostatic discharges.

 

We have the solution, you have the choice
We have developed various FIBC designs to reduce electrostatic hazards. Depending on the application 4 categories can be offered:

Type A
Constructed from non treated insulating fabric. more ...>>

Type B 
Constructed from insulating fabric but with a breakdown voltage less than 4kV.  more ...>>

Type C or conductive bag
Constructed from fabrics with inter-connected conductive threads, the result of that is the Faraday Cage. more ...>>

Type D 
Constructed from antistatic fabric that includes static dissapative, antistatic threads (yellow threads) more ...>>

Type STORSTAT CD
Constructed from fabrics which are coated with special long lasting antistatic coating. more ...>>


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Considering your product specifications as MIE and resistivity and your handling facility we can support you to find the most safe and liable bag for your application. Please be advised that the value of MIE or product resistivity should be considered as indication. Other safety actions should also be taken into account.