Many companies use the steel big bag rack for stacking or hanging big bags in the storage or factory. This rack, which consists of a 4-tube base, and is usually between 1100-1150mm, can generally be stacked two or three high.
Origin Indus Neva
Since 2004, Indus has been active in the big bag market. Due to the experience from the pallet industry, a number of interesting counterparts to the steel big bag rack quickly emerged, with a number of additional functions. At the time, the Indus Neva emerged as the big winner from the product development phase.
Over the years, the Indus Neva has proven itself as the multifunctional solution for the factory, both for filling, stacking, emptying and the safe transport of big bags. This friendly plastic big bag rack version is very easy to use and can be stored in a very limited space when not in use.
Specifications
Specifications of the Indus Neva include that it can carry 1500KG per deck, stacked even up to 6000KG. The dimensions are 1200x1200mm, which means that big bags of between 850x850mm and 1000x1000mm can be used. In addition, the stainless steel and virgin plastic variant can also be used in a food-safe environment. The deck is approximately 30 cm, on which the big bag rests. The hight of the poles can be adjusted to suit the big bag used in your situation!
Summary Benefits
Let’s take a look at the advantages compared to a steel big bag rack:
- Multifunctionality: While the steel rack can only be used for stacking big bags, the Indus Neva can be used for almost all relevant functions in the factory.
- Forklift trucks: The Indus Neva can be used with all types and sizes of forklift trucks. The steel big bag rack cannot be used with a pallet truck.
- Durability: Steel is a lot more laborious than plastic and damages faster, so they last less long than plastic products.
- Food safety: steel racks may not be used in a food-safe environment.
- Efficiency: where plastic is experienced as a lot more ‘friendly’ in the factory, it is also easier to place the big bag on a deck instead of hanging it. There is no longer any pressure on the lifting loops after installation.
Pricing
Based on the above story, it seems obvious that the Indus products are a lot more expensive. Surely the design and functionalities are a lot more extensive than the steel frame? Some market research shows that this difference is minimal. The average price for a steel big bag rack is between 250-300 euros, while the Indus Neva has a starting price of around 300 euros.
Indus aims to accelerate the transformation towards sustainable, accessible and safe handling of solids in the industry. Would you like advice on the correct use of big bags in storage or production? Feel free to contact us.
