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Type C FIBC Rishi FIBC

FIBC or flexible intermediate bulk container is a bulk bag constituted of flexible fabric. FIBC bags serves
as an industrial container to store and transport dry and flowing materials like sand, fertilizer, granules of
plastic etc.
Need for Type C FIBC
Industrial material handling or transportation occurs in bulk and hence FIBC are extensively used. As
FIBC bags are made up of polypropylene there exists a possibility that while speedy filling or emptying
takes place, there is a built up of electrostatic charges on the inner walls of FIBC. Electrostatic charges
form on the surface of materials which were in close contact and are being separated. They hold the
potential of igniting combustion if the surrounding environment is hazardous because of the presence of
highly inflammable material. To mitigate such risks, Type C FIBC are used.
A Type C FIBC is nothing but a conductive jumbo bag which is made using conductive film tapes for the
purpose of grounding the electrostatic charge that might have developed during the emptying or filling
process. These bags are used in industries where the atmosphere is likely to contain explosive content
which can be ignited due to the presence of electrostatic charges.
Properties of Type C FIBC Bags
The configuration of bags is done with suitably grounded interwoven conductive threads along with nonconductive polypropylene fabrics. The sewing of the bags is done in a grid pattern. A grounding point is

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made available on the bag that allows the bag to connect to the ground and safely dispose of the
accumulated static charges. Static charges developing during filling or emptying are safely passed on to
the ground. Potential of discharges is nil. To do away with grounding faults, FIBC Type C comes armed
with conductive loops which establish contact with hoist system that provides safe passage of charges to
ground.
Breakdown voltage is within 6kV. The bags can be safely used in an environment replete with
combustible dusts, flammable vapours or gases having ignition energy levels greater than or equal to
0.14mJ.
Safety precautions
Type C FIBC bags are custom made to meet the needs of the industries. One has to keep in mind that
the process of interconnecting and grounding of the container can suffer from inadvertent human errors,
just like any other manual operations. Before using them, you need to ensure that the ground connection
is present and it has not been damaged. If unavailable or damaged, the bags should not be used. The
bags are primarily used for safe transportation of flammable powders and as such even if flammable
solvents or gases are present surrounding the bag, the safety quotient is high.
When the minimum ignition energy of dust is greater than 1000 mega Joules and less than or equal to 3
mega joules, Type C bags can be used in non-flammable, explosive dust and explosive gas or vapour
atmospheres.
Type C FIBC dissipates static electricity, keeps away brush discharges, and prevents sparks/ PBDs. The
one thing you need to keep in mind is that you should ground the FIBC properly. Just a little carefulness
on your part assures long term safety.
At Rishi FIBC you can place order for customized high quality Type C bags. Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt
Ltd is an export oriented undertaking offering wide range of FIBC bags to suit the varying needs of the
industry.

Mahuvad-Ranu Road, At Ranu (Padra), Dist. Vadodara- 391440 .Gujarat, India.

Phone: +91-2662-305000, Email: mail@rishifibc.com , Website: www.rishifibc.com