Lifting options
1. 4 Corner Loops (Standard)
The standard and most widely used type of loops are the fourcorner loops found on large bags. Each corner of the bag is equipped with one loop, allowing the bag to be lifted from the top using a forklift, which needs to secure all four loops. When handling a 4-loop bag, typically, a forklift operator and an assistant are required. The assistant helps guide the fork through the loops. The height of the loops, measured from the top of the bag (also known as the free loop height), is usually determined by the customer's specifications. Commonly, the free loop height is 25cm or 30cm, but it can also be 60cm, enabling all four loops to be lifted with a single hook.
2. Cross Corner Loops
Cross-corner big bags feature loops sewn at eight points across opposite corners, creating a wider loop opening. Some users find these loops easier to handle. These cross-corner loops are designed for bags made from circular fabric. Additionally, cross-corner bags can be used with all types of big bags
3. 1 & 2 Loops
One and two loop designs are more straightforward and costeffective compared to the four-corner loop setup, and they are primarily used for lifting smaller capacity bulk bags, typically ranging from 500 to 1000 kg. The loops can be produced in various colours to help with product identification. These single or double loops are particularly common for packing fertilizers, as they allow for easy handling, especially for agricultural users who find it more convenient to manage with just one loop. This design is ideal for end customers, such as farmers, who may not have access to a forklift.
4. Tunnel Loops
A unique type of loop is created from the bag's body fabric, forming tunnels that are practical and user-friendly for forklifts when transporting FIBCs. These loops allow the forklift to pass through on only two sides of the bag, making them easy to handle, but they cannot be lifted with a hook
5. Stevedore Loops
Stevedore loops are specialized, supportive loops designed for
specific handling needs. Unlike bags with four loops that
require lifting at four points, stevedore loops allow lifting at
just one or two points. These loops can be designed in several
ways:
• A single stevedore loop that threads through the four
standard corner loops, connecting them.
• A double stevedore loop that connects two corner
loops in parallel.
• Supporting loops that attach to each individual
corner loop.
Stevedore loops simplify the handling process, making it more
convenient.
6.Loops On the Bottom
Loops can be attached to the bottom of the bag to facilitate easier emptying, particularly when the bag is overturned to discharge its contents. This feature is commonly used in the construction and mining industries to make bag roll-over more efficient
Big Bag Types
- Standard
- Formstable
- Quality Management
- With Inliners
- Foodclean
- One / Two Loops
- UN Bags
- Ventilated