BAFFLED FIBC (Q BIG BAGS)
There are numerous types of FIBC bulk bags, and selecting the appropriate one depends on your specific product and its intended use. For example, if you are using a type A bulk bag with potentially volatile materials, you might find that a type C or D bag is more suitable due to their ability to reduce electrostatic charges.
This consideration also extends to the construction of the bag. Depending on your product and its application, you might require a bag that maintains a square shape during filling to enhance stacking and storage. In such scenarios, a bulk bag with baffles could be the optimal choice.
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What is a Baffled FIBC (Q Big Bag)?
A standard bulk bag tends to be flexible and can bulge at the sides when filled, losing its square shape. Baffles, which are additional fabric panels or strings sewn into each corner, help the bag maintain its square shape when filled. This makes them easier to stack and store efficiently.
FIBC Bulk Bag with Baffles Construction
Baffled bulk bags are highly popular and come in three main construction types: 4-panel, U-panel, and Circular.
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4-Panel Baffle Bags: Made from four individual pieces sewn together to create a square structure. When filled, these bags maintain their square shape more effectively than U-Panel or Circular Baffle Bags. Typically, 4-Panel Baffle Bags offer the best shape retention, followed by U-Panel, and then Circular bags.
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U-Panel Baffle Bags: Constructed with three main body panels, one running the full length of the bag forming the bottom and two sides, and two additional pieces forming the other sides. U-Panel bags with baffles retain a square shape when filled, ensuring better storage and handling.
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Circular Baffle Bags: These bags are made from a tubular piece of fabric that forms all sides, requiring stitching only at the top and bottom. Despite the tubular fabric, Circular Baffle Bags maintain a square shape when filled, as illustrated in the top view.
Do I Need a FIBC with Baffles?
The necessity for baffles depends on your specific product and application. Baffled FIBCs are often used for finer materials in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. Their reinforced structure makes them ideal for applications where better handling and safety are critical.
Advantages of Baffled Bags Include:
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Easier stacking and storage
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Enhanced form factor
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Increased structural integrity
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Easier handling
BAFFLED FIBC (Q BIG BAGS)
Made from four individual pieces sewn together to create a square structure. When filled, these bags maintain their square shape more effectively than U-Panel or Circular Baffle Bags. Typically, 4-Panel Baffle Bags offer the best shape retention, followed by U-Panel, and then Circular bags.
The Full Loop Bag features continuous lifting loops that extend from the bottom to the top of the bag, forming a full loop structure. This design enhances the bag's strength and stability, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications. The loops are securely stitched into the sides of the FIBC, ensuring even weight distribution and facilitating easy lifting from any angle. The bag also includes a cylindrical spout at the top for convenient filling and discharge. This robust construction is perfect for industries requiring durable and reliable bulk packaging solutions.
Circular Bags are constructed from a tubular piece of fabric that forms all sides of the bag, requiring stitching only at the top and bottom. Despite the tubular fabric, advanced sewing technology enables circular construction bags to maintain a square shape when filled. A common misconception is that circular bags will be round when filled, but they actually retain a square or rectangular shape, though less rigidly than other construction types. They are named "circular" because they are made from a single piece of fabric that creates all four sides of the bag.
