FIBCs are bags used for loading goods and are widely used in the transportation industry. They are a type of container unit equipment, a flexible transport packaging container equipped with cranes or forklifts, enabling unitized container transport. They are suitable for transporting bulk powdery materials. However, prolonged use will cause them to age. What causes this?
After packaging cement, FIBCs exposed to direct sunlight experience accelerated strength loss. High temperatures or rain during storage and transportation also lead to strength reduction, failing to meet the quality requirements for protecting the contents. Therefore, the transportation and storage conditions of FIBCs are crucial.
When exposed to direct sunlight, the strength of plastic FIBCs drops to 25% after one week and 40% after two weeks, rendering them essentially unusable.
FIBCs should be stored in a cool, clean indoor environment. During transportation, they should be protected from direct sunlight and rain, kept away from heat sources, and the storage period should not exceed 18 months. In fact, plastic FIBCs may age within 18 months; therefore, the shelf life of plastic FIBC packaging should be shortened to 12 months.