«VBA» Trade Group – one of the leading manufacturers in Ukraine of soft packing and transportation products – polypropylene containers Big-Bag, as well as inserts for the transportation of bulk goods in open-top wagons and marine containers. Deliveries of Big-Bags on the territory of Ukraine and European countries.
We manufacture Big-Bags of almost any configuration. They may be with the load capacity of from 500 to 2000 kg, may be equipped with a discharge and/or loading valve or apron, may be of single-use or multiple-use, may be equipped with polyethylene inserts of different thickness and polyethylene quality (depending on the customer's requirements), they have different options of lifting elements placement. Big-Bags may be used for any type of bulk goods: agricultural and metallurgical products, minerals and chemical products, food products and animal feed, waste products and rubbish, salt and sugar, construction materials and bio-fuel and other bulk materials.
The most popular big-bags models for certain products are stated below.
Please contact our experts regarding the prices for products.
For fertilizers
FOR FERTILIZERS
The right choice of packaging for fertilizers is the guarantee of reduction of losses during the storage and transportation and of paramount importance for the efficiency enhancement during its use. As a rule, transportation of fertilizers is performed from the plant to the railside warehouses via railroad transport and from railside warehouses to household warehouses – via motor transport. Granulated fertilizers are transported in covered wagons in bulk or in Big-Bags. Lime and ground phosphorite are transported in railway tanks – cement trucks or in special self-unloading wagons.
It is unacceptable to unload fertilizers from wagons to the open areas, except for those cases where the goods are in Big-Bags or containers.
2-loop Big-Bags with polyethylene insert are generally used for fertilizers. The most popular dimensions of Big-Bags for chemical fertilizers (saltpeter nitroammophoska, etc.) – 80x80x140 cm and 75x75x145 cm, with the load capacity of 1 ton. Dimensions may be different, depending on:
required capacity;
transportation conditions of packed products;
capabilities during loading and unloading works.
For example, some European manufacturers of fertilizers use Big-Bag of dimension 62,5х62,5х125 cm with one lifting handle and polyethylene insert for 500 kg.
For grain and seeds
FOR GRAIN AND SEEDS
Grain and seed material may be transported and stored only under certain conditions. Thus, for example, it is unacceptable to transport grain at moisture above 15%, depending on the type of grains such indicator may vary. It is forbidden to transport grain and seed material in packaging (bags, Big-Bags), which has traces of any impact (soaking, damage, etc.). All packing shall be obligatory labeled in a proper way.
When performing loading and unloading of goods bags (Big-Bags) shall be placed on wooden pallets. Unloading shall be performed by means of relevant loader. When loading of bags in bulk it is forbidden: to use nets, hooks and other devices, as well as to drag and throw the packed goods, otherwise, this may lead to the damage of packaging and spillage of goods.
As a rule Big-Bags with the bottom of 90x90 cm and loading height of 150-160 cm are used for grain (sunflower, wheat, barley, soybeans, pea). Depending on the bulk density goods that are loaded to Big-Bag and required load capacity, dimensions may vary. The most popular Big-Bag model for the grain – 4 slings, base 90x90 cm, loading height 160 cm, Big-Bag top – valve or apron, load capacity – 1 ton.
Polyethylene insert in the containers is not used for grain, because it does not allow grain to “breathe”, which may lead to rotting of grain.
Container equipment by the discharging valve is performed at the wish of the customer, but very often the customers prefer Big-Bags for grain with the top that may be closed by apron or valve to avoid the loss of goods due to spillage and intrusion of foreign objects (materials) into the grain.
In these latter days along with traditional types of Big-Bags consumers increasingly frequently prefer Q-bags that allow keeping the shape of a cube without bulging out in a loaded condition. Q-bags may be placed tier upon tier due to their high resistance, which can significantly save space in the warehouse premises.
Production of Q-bags is one of the basic advantages of cooperation with the “VBA” Trade Group. Only a few companies in Ukraine are engaged in qualitative fabrication of Q-bags due to their increased complexity.
For the press cake, soybean/ sunflower cake
FOR THE PRESS CAKE, SOYBEAN / SUNFLOWER CAKE
Press cake, (soybean, sunflower) cake can be transported in a different ways: in wagons in bulk, by means of hoppers or motor transport. Considering the hydroscopic property of material, it is recommended to use a special packaging – Big-Bags with polyethylene insert.
First and foremost, the choice of the dimension of Big-Bag for press cake, (soybean, sunflower) cake depends on the bulk density of loaded material and desired load capacity. Container of 90х90х180 cm dimension is of highest demand.
The choice of Big-Bag configuration (lifting elements of loading and unloading and other technical peculiarities) depends on the customer's wishes and peculiarities of loading and unloading operations.
For biofuel
FOR BIOFUEL
High density of granulated biofuel is one of its main advantages, so that there are no specific difficulties during the long-distance transportation of such material. Moreover, homogeneous biofuel consistency provides means for automation of loading and unloading operations.
Transportation of fuel pellets may be performed in different ways: in bulk, in Big-Bags, in sacks, in pellets by water, road or railway transport. However, usually goods are shipped in bulk or in Big-Bags.
The most popular dimension of Big-Bag for biofuels (fuel pellets, briquettes, sawdust) – 90х90х190 cm with the load capacity of 1 ton. Due to the fact that biofuel density varies, Big-Bag parameters may also vary. Thus, in some cases, load height is 240 cm, and the size of the bottom may be 90x90 cm, 95x95 cm or 100x100 cm. Non-standard dimensions may also be manufactured.
It is worth noting that a great number of low-power boiler plants may also use Big-Bags as a fuel storage facility, from where fuel pellets enter directly into the firebox.
For compound feed
FOR COMPOUND FEED
Delivery of compound feed is performed by railway, road and water types of transport, provided that the means of transport shall be clean, dry, not infected by pests and without external smells. Goods shall be protected from atmospheric precipitation in the course of transportation and loading and unloading process.
As a rule, improper transportation and storage result in the loss of quality of feed, which, in its turn, adversely affects the health of animals and may cause a variety of gastro-intestinal diseases etc.
Transportation of compound feed is performed in two ways: in package (in bags, Big-Bags) and in bulk (in auto-compound feed trailers or in feed trailers).
Currently to avoid loss of goods (spillage), as well as to avoid loss of quality, Big-Bags for compound feed are frequently used with the bottom of 90x90 cm. Whereas, the loading height depends on the bulk density of material that is loaded into Big-Bag and on the required load capacity. Nearly always protective element – valve or apron, and sometimes polyethylene insert are used for compound feed.
Moreover Big-Bags for compound feed may hold their shape, so-called Q-bags (owing to internal fins they keep square shape).
Container equipment by the discharging valve is performed at the wish of the customer.
For mines
FOR MINES
Mines products are usually include sand, limestone, rock fines, crushed marble, crushed stone, ore, etc.
Transportation via railway wagons is the most suitable and widely used delivery way of mines products. Motor transport is also used as an alternative.
Loading of goods may be performed in bulk, in bags or Big-Bags.
Ukrainian mines mostly use 2-loop Big-Bags with polyethylene insert. The most popular dimensions of Big-Bags for mines products – 80х80х140 сm and 75х75х130 сm with the load capacity of 1 ton. Dimensions may be different, depending on:
required capacity;
transportation conditions;
packed products;
capabilities during loading and unloading works.
During the manufacturing of Big-Bags we use polypropylene fabric of leading domestic and foreign manufacturers, which is made with addition of special additives. Such additives slow down the polypropylene destruction process under the influence of ultraviolet, which significantly reduces the risk of loss of goods during the prolonged storage outdoors.
When choosing Big-Bag you shall consider the operating weight of container, bulk density of goods loaded into container, transportation peculiarities, degree of desired protection of goods from the environmental exposure.
Selection of fabric density depends on the amount of loads of Big-Bags, loaded by materials, mode of transportation (by wagons or motor transport) and also depends on the customer's desire to protect himself from the loss of goods. The higher the density of fabric, the stronger the Big-Bag and the harder it is to damage it in case of force majeure as follows:
catch on sharp angles of wagon (or other structures);
drop from the height;
friction on wagon;
exceeding of the maximum load capacity, etc.
It shall be noted that the fabric density also affects the price of Big-Bag – the higher the fabric density, the higher the cost of Big-Bag.
Parameters of Big-Bags
Parameter
Appearance
Lifting elements
united with container cower, or sewn slings
Number of lifting elements
one, two, four
Nominal volume
from 0.3 till 2 m3
Load capacity
from 500 till 2000 kg
Fabric density
from 110 till 200 g/m2
Presence of polyethylene insert
at the request of the customer
Loading height
as per order
Bottom dimension
75x75 cm, 80x80 cm, 90x90 cm, 92,5x92,5 cm, 100x100 cm and other options
Additional structural elements*
top and bottom of the container at the wish of the customer
Application of logo
flexographic overprint up to 4 colors
Pocket for documents
at the request of the customer
*Additional features and performance options for the container:
The top of the container
1 loop
2 loops
2 loops, apron
4 loops
4 loops, apron
4 slings
4 slings, apron
4 slings, cover
4 slings, valve
The bottom of the container
Blind bottom
“Star” bottom
Unloading valve
Unloading bottom
Round bottom
Round bottom, valve
Basic advantages of the use of Big-Bags:
Protection of goods from the precipitations and from the contact with the surface of container, wagon.
Reduction of loss of cargo at all handling stages.
Saving of time for loading and unloading of bulk materials.
Saving of money for the storage and transportation of goods.
Variety of models and a wide scope of use.
Production capacity of «VBA» Trade Group provide means for flexographic overprint up to 4 colors ( on soft packing (logo and company name, product information, contact information), which increases the brand recognition and protects it against counterfeiting.
Our experts will help you make the right choice of Big-Bag and find the best options for you with all the features and your preferences.
