Single Trip FIBC Safe Handling Information · • Transported whilst elevated on forklift and ......

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Single Trip FIBC Safe Handling Information


This presentation is too emphasis the critical handling issues of Single trip Bulk Bags

• Single Trip Bulk Bags are inherently lighter in construction than multi trip bags.

• The Fertiliser industry has not traditionally used Single trip Bulk Bags and incoming reports and samples provided indicate to BHA that they are being subjected to the same harsh treatment as the more robust Multi Trip designs that have previously been used. • Exposed to long periods of sunlight • Lifted with sharp tines or hooks • Snagged up against gang walks and truck sidings • Transported whilst elevated on forklift and tractors at speeds across rough ground • Lifted with incorrect equipment and or not lifted by all loops provided

• All BHA bags are marked Test Standard: AS3668 -1989 , they are pretested and certified in accordance with the Australian Standard.

Single trip bags:

• Top lift or loading test- 5 times Safe Working Load (SWL), Stacking test -4 x SWL, Drop test 0.5m loaded to SWL, Cyclic Top Loading 30 cycles at 4 x SWL+ 1 x 5 SWL

• At the time of bag manufacture quality control tests are carried out on all materials throughout all parts of the process up to

and including the completed bag.

• All of BHA labels have instructions for use in the form of pictograms .

Single Trip FIBC Safe Handling Information


Quality Controls in place during the manufacture of Bulk Bags In every step of the manufacture of Bulk Bags there are stringent Test procedures along with Quality Control procedures to ensure they comply with the approved and Standard tested design. Tensile strength: test the fibre strength of the yarn used in the material and webbing. Fabric weight: Fabric is manufactured to the specified GSM UV tests: Are conducted on fabric to determine UV resistance after UV exposure based on standards requirements. Top lift Tests : For each production run a completed bag is filled and top lift tested to ensure they pass the required minimum safe working load.

Process

Quality Control Process

- COA or sampling check as per approved spec.

- Every lot when receive

Spec ,Denier , width , tensile & elongation

- When change spec , start the new production lot

- When change the work shift in a day

construction , weight , tensile & elongation*

- Fabric : when start the production lot

tensile test* every roll .

- Webbing : when start the production lot

tensile test* every production lot ( spec) .

Fabric construction , width , weight after lamination (g/m2)

adhesion test .

- When start the production lot ,after finished adjust

the machine .

- Every roll when finished.

Fabric spec , cutting length , size ,fabric appearance

- First bag when start the new cutting lot

- Sampling check when change the fabric lot

Fabric size , Printing pattern and color , position

- First piece when start the new production lot

- Sampling check when change the fabric lot

In process check until finish .

Bag component , Sewing pattern , Dimension as per

bag 's specificatiion .

- First bag when start the new production lot

- Sampling check 5 Bags./lot / shift

Bag strength (Top lift test )

- 1 bag / shipment

Tapeline - Tape Production

Weaving - Fabric

Multi and Monofilament

Production

Weaving - Webbing

Raw Material

Lamination

Cutting - Body , bottom panel ,

bottom spout , webbing

Body

Printing

Sewing

Finished Bag

Packing and Palletization


• UV degradation is by far the single most contributor to bag failures within the fertiliser industry.

• BHA bulk bag materials are loaded with appropriate UV inhibitor to comply with the industry standards.

• The standard stipulates that bag should not be stored in sunlight.

• If the bags have to be stored outside , full or empty, they should be on pallets to keep them away from ground water, covered with black polythene which reduces UV ray penetration by over to 90%

Typical Issues UV Damage


Lifting Bulk Bags

Regularly check fork tines for sharp edges and burrs. File down or cover with poly or cardboard tubing if identified.

4 Loop Bulk Bags are designed to be lifted by the 4 loops in an even position to ensure load is evenly distributed


Lifting Bulk Bags Typical Issues

Do not lift a 4 loop Bulk Bag with loops on only 1 tine or hay bail spike.

Do not use rope or chains to gather the loops prior to lifting.


Examples of causes of Bag Failures

Part rupture of lifting loop on a blunt object. Loop may have been sandwiched between two objects during transport or storage.

Rope burn on loop. Caused by gathering loops together by rope for lifting.

Part rupture of lifting loop by a sharp object. Commonly from sharp edges on fork tines.

Severe abrasion to loops. Commonly caused by rough/sharp fork tines.


Examples of causes of Bag Failures

Glancing rupture of lifting loop on semi sharp object. Loop may have been sandwiched between truck tray, post, super spreader, shed wall or other semi sharp object while being moved on fork tines.

Rupture of lifting loop by a pointed blunt object. Loop may have been sandwiched between the end of the fork tine and shed wall, post, truck body, super spreader or another blunt object while attempting to thread forks through loops.


Multi trip Single Trip Single Point Lift Design/ Single Trip

Examples of BHA bag labels All BHA Bulk bags carry a label sewn to the top or top side of the bag.

Explanation of label information

•SWL- Safe working load of the bag.

•Safety factor- The test loading of the FIBC (A FIBC with a SWL of 1000kg and safety factor

5:1 has been test loaded at 5000kg without breakage as per page 2)

•Test certificate number- Unique number assigned to the type test.

•Test certificate date- Date of test

•Test standard- The FIBC standard the type test followed. For Australia, normally

Australian FIBC Standard(AS3668) or Australian Code for Transport of

Dangerous Goods standard (ACTDG)

•If food grade /rating- this is filled in for food grade rated bags only.

•AFIBCA logo- AFIBCA directive - to encourage industries to use safe products and handling

practices. The Australian Standard A3368-89 for FIBC's was born out of this

and was adopted by industries as the main guide used when choosing or

using FIBC. BHA is a founding member.

•FIBC class- Multi trip the FIBC can be used for multiple fills and decants.

Single trip the FIBC can only be filled and decanted once but can be lifted

multiple times during the one fill.

•Handling pictograms- Very important information , the do’s and don'ts of handling the

FIBC.

•Manufactured by- The name of the manufacturer or supplier of the bag.

•Supplier reference number- Unique number assigned to this design and batch for

reasons of traceability.


Critical handing information

BEFORE LIFTING ANY FILLED BAGS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT:-

• Always attach the lifting device to all of the lifting points on the bag - ensuring the load is evenly spread.

• Ensure lifting hooks, tines, shackles and associated devices have no sharp edges.

• Inspect for any damage which may render the FIBC UNSAFE. Please notify your Dealer or Agent if you consider a FIBC unsafe.

• The lifting straps plus other lifting devices are positioned according to recommendations and show no signs of deformation or deterioration.

• The hooks or Forklift tines employed for lifting should have round edges or be protected.

• The stability of the load is checked when the bag is to be moved or stacked on a pallet.

• The stated load weight is checked against the safe working limit (SWL) before lifting the bag.

• The forklift or lifting boom is checked to have adequate capacity to carry suspended load.


Critical handing information

Do

• Read instruction labels.

• Check the discharge spout is closed correctly before refilling.

• Insure the filled FIBC is stable.

• Use lifting gear with sufficient SWL capacity to take the

suspended load.

• Adjust fork lift tines to the correct width for the FIBC being

handled.

• Tilt the mast of the fork lift truck rearwards to an

appropriate angle.

• Consider appropriate dust control measures.

• Protect FIBC’s from rain and/or sunlight.

• Ensure FIBC’s are adequately secured in transportation.

• Lift bags only as instructed on label.

• Use spreader bar/frame if required to enable loops elevate

vertically.

Don't

• Do Not exceed the SWL under any circumstances.

• Do Not stop or start suddenly when transporting loaded FIBC’s.

• Do Not subject FIBC’s to snatch lifts and jerk stops.

• Do Not drag FIBC’s.

• Do Not allow personnel under suspended FIBC’s.

• Do Not allow the FIBC to project over the side of a vehicle or

pallet.

• Do Not tilt the mast of the fork lift forward.

• Do Not withdraw fork lift tines before all the load on the lifting

device is removed.

• Do Not stack FIBC’s unless their stack ability is certain and

labeled.

• Do Not use FIBC’s in new applications without consulting your

supplier.

• Do Not re use bags labeled as “Single Trip Only” or “Use Once

Only”.

• Do Not use FIBC’s with cuts more than 1 cm length in any of the

load bearing fabrics.

• Do Not use single boom e.g. hay bale spike, rope or chain to lift 4

loops pulled together.

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