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Conductive / Antistatic Bag


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Some bulk materials can create static energy during filling and discharging which may cause an electrostatic discharge in the bag or on the surface. If there is flammable dust or gas in the atmosphere during the filling and discharging process, it may cause a serious fire or an  explosion. To prevent such a danger, conductive FIBC’s are the ideal packaging. Conductive bags are also called groundable bags, Type C bags and anti-static bags. The conductivity of these bags are usually provided by the carbon tapes, which are woven into the fabric and the webbing. The body construction can be produced out of flat or circular fabric both coated and uncoated. Type C bags must be grounded during the filling and discharge process. Every conductive bag produced at Dino Bags, is 100% checked and labeled for its conductivity.



Conductive / Groundable Bulk Bags (Type-C Bulk Bag):

Type C bags are made entirely from conductive fabric or from a non-conductive fabric with interconnected conductive threads or filaments.

FIBC Type C must be provided with a grounding point to which all conductive panels, threads or filaments are electrically bonded. The resistance to the grounding point from anywhere on a conductive fabric and from conductive threads or filaments must be less than 108 O.

The lift loops of FIBC Type C must also contain conductive threads or filaments with a resistance to the grounding point of less than 10^8 .



Static Dissipative / Conductive Bulk Bags (Type-D):

Why type D?

    • Unlike Type C FIBC's, Type D FIBC's do not require grounding.

    • Can be used for the transportation of flammable powders, or when flammable solvents or gases             are present around the FIBC.

    • It provides safety equal to a grounded Type C FIBC without the human error risk factor.

    • Type D fabric permits the dissipation of the charges in to the atmosphere by corona discharge.

    • A corona discharge is one form of an electrostatic discharge with a low energy, unlike sparks or               brush discharges, it does not give way to ignition of flammable or explosive atmospheres.

Why Crohmiq Blue fabric?

    • Only CROHMIQ® 's patented technology provides a level of safety equal to a properly grounded Type        C FIBC, but without the risks of human error. For these reasons, leading global companies continue        to switch from Type C FIBC to the optimum safety of CROHMIQ® FIBC.

    • CROHMIQ® 's properties are permanent, therefore, its static dissipative performance does not                  decay with time nor wash off during wet reconditioning processes as many pseudo Type D FIBC's            do.

    • CROHMIQ® fabric is FDA compliant.

    • Internationally recognized as the leading Type D static protective FIBC fabric.

    • It is the only Type D fabric that will comply with the IEC61340 - 4 - 4: 2005 standards.

Warning:

If the surface of the Type D FIBC is contaminated or coated by any conductive material (such as water, oil etc) then spark discharges may occur.

Therefore:

    • Precautions should be taken in order to prevent the surface contamination.

    • No conductive object (such as metal items and tools) should be placed on the FIBC.

    • All conductors in the presence of flammable or explosive atmospheres should be grounded.

Safe use of different FIBC types
Product inside FIBC Atmosphere surrounding FIBC
Non-flammable Explosive dust Explosive gas or vapor
Non-flammable   MIE > 100mJ A   B   C   D B   C   D C   D
MIE 3 mJ to 100mJ B   C   D B   C   D C   D
MIE < 3mJ C   D C   D C   D


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