In industrial sectors that use large volumes of bulk materials, it is important to be able to store these in an efficient way. In addition, it is helpful if bulk material can be transported to production. Super Sacks, also known as FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), are a widely used packaging solution for these materials. That is because they are cheap, durable, and easy to use. The use of a specialist Super Sack handling system like the Indus Neva offers many advantages over traditional pallet racking. Especially in terms of use of space, safety, and supplementary functions in production. In this article, we discuss the advantages of the unique Super Sack system over traditional pallet racking.
Flexible Storage
The flexibility of use is an important advantage of the bag handling system over a rack in the storage facility. The Indus Neva system can be set up easily in the event of an increase in stock requirements or dismantled if the need decreases again. This represents a 60% decrease in the use of space with normal use of a Super Sack of 39" × 39" × 39". This makes it possible to adapt storage space to meet changing demands, thereby avoiding unnecessary use of space and costs. Pallet racks are often anchored in the ground and require more time and effort to change, which can hamper operational flexibility.
Fewer Accidents, Less Wastage
The Super Sack handling system offers a high level of safety for both the transporting and stacking of Super Sacks. The tub-shaped deck and vertical poles keep the Super Sack in place and stable, even when transported with a forklift truck or when stacked four layers high. This reduces the risk of accidents, product damage, and injury to employees. The Super Sack handling system offers a superior safety solution compared to pallet racking, which poses a risk of instability and the Super Sacks falling over.
Supplementary Functions in Production
Another advantage of the Super Sack handling system is the function it has in production. Whereas a loose Super Sack on a wooden pallet has to be removed from a pallet rack and then hung in a hanging frame in production, the Super Sack handling system can be used for both storage and production. The system enables efficient dosed discharge of Super Sacks by placing the deck on a container or above a processing line. This enables a seamless transition between storage and production, which optimises the workflow and improves production efficiency. Indus strives to accelerate the transformation to sustainable, accessible and safe handling of solids in the industry.
