What is conductive FIBC bags?

Conductive FIBC bags, also known as Type C Conductive bags or Anti-Static Bags, are an industry standard for handling and storage of combustible and flammable materials. Because of the critical nature of the job they do, these bags have to follow certain standards to validate their function and quality.

What is a Type b FIBC?

Type B FIBCs are similar to Type A bulk bags in that they are made of plain-woven polypropylene fabrics or other non-conductive material. Also like Type A bulk bags, Type B bags do not have any mechanism for dissipating static electricity.

What are Type A FIBC bags made of?

Type A FIBC Bags (no electrostatic protection) Type A FIBCs provide no static protection. Made of woven polypropylene (woven pp), static electricity is generated as materials rub against the inside surface of the bag as they are filled and emptied.

What does FIBC stand for?

For starters, FIBC stands for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container, or bulk bag. Bulk bags and the bulk bag industry can get confusing. We’re here to simplify it for you. Read below the different options and find out which is best for your job, or pick up the phone and give us a call.

What is the difference between Type A and Type B bulk bags?

Type B FIBC Bags (Surface breakdown voltage of <6kV) Like Type A bulk bags, Type B bulk bags do not have any mechanism for dissipating static electricity. The difference is that Type B bulk bags are made from materials that have a low breakdown voltage to prevent the occurrence of highly energetic, and dangerous propagating brush discharges (PBD).

Can type B FIBCs prevent PBD?

Although Type B FIBCs can prevent PBD, they cannot be considered antistatic FIBC because they do not dissipate electrostatic charge. Normal brush discharges can still occur, which can ignite flammable solvent vapors.