Know-how 2 BAOBAG, result of the merger between Framapack and Sacherie du Midi, markets flexible containers and polypropylene bags. As a leading European Big-Bag supplier, our specialization provides us with specific knowledge on the requirements of our customers. By persistent relationships with our producers, we are able to control manufacturing techniques. Our permanent challenge : adherence to ethics, respect for the environment, compliance with regulations, reduction of costs, delivery times, research and development.
Organization A DENSE AND EXPERT SALES TEAM A team of close to 50 skilled professionals are awaiting your requirements and give you the guarantee of a fast customized response. In the field, our technical sales managers will define with you the ideal big bag for your application. Our organization in centers for expertise is a source of creativity and competitiveness. OPTIMUM SERVICE Our production units in Europe and Asia provide high flexibility in terms of techniques, delivery times and prices. Our large storage units are a guarantee for fast and regular deliveries. AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK Our world coordination accompanies the central purchasers in standardization and coordinates the needs of the different production sites throughout the world. 3
Production 4 For many years, BAOBAG has been the exclusive partner of manufacturers recognized worldwide and ISO 9001 certified. O u r Q u a l i t y, R e s e a r c h a n d Development Division regularly audits these production units worldwide and collaborates with our producers in investigating novel products and manufacturing methods. The production processes are integrated : extrusion, weaving, cutting, marking and sewing. The whole of the components of a big bag are produced and controlled by our partners. Traceability is complete. Our flexible containers are tested and certified by major European laboratories (LNE, Labordata, IBE, )
Tailored to your needs A response adapted to the requirements of your business, to the nature of the product and to the constraints of your industrial and logistic environment. Adaptation of the materials, of the dimensions, of the handling, filling, discharging and closing systems. Our big bags may be lined with various films to provide compatibility with a large number of products. 5
Safety Traceability : identification label tracing the manufacturing steps and the origin of the materials. 6 The flexible containers meet safety factors of 5/1 for disposable, 6/1 for reusable or 8/1 for repairable containers.
Hygiene Clean room production class 100 000 for packages complying with EEC 95/35 standards, NF/EN/ISO 21898 and HACCP. Packages certified by European laboratories : EC regulations no. 1935/2004 as of 27.10.04 and EC 1835/2005 as of 18.11.05, European Directive 02/72/EC as of 06.08.02 (modified by the European Directives 04/1/EC, 04/19/EC as of 10.03.04, 05/79/EC as of 18.11.05), European Directive 82/711/EC as of 20.02.02. 7
Environment 8 BAOBAG collects, sorts out and upgrades old big bags by means of its subsidiary CYCLIS for recycling. Based on the flexible container's life cycle and respect for the environment, our offer integrates the global cost of the packaging, while allowing you to comply with regulations on industrial packaging waste and to make significant savings.
Range for industry Reserved for professionals in chemistry, mining, agro-industry, and in the agricultural world. - Standard big bag : BAOSTAND A or B - Cubic big bag : BAOSQUARE - Conductive big bag : BAOTECH-C or BAOTECH-D - Circular big bag : BAOTUBE - 1 or 2-point big bag : BAOLAND 1 or 2 - Tunnel big bag : BAOSLEEVE - Hazardous product big bag : BAOSAFE 9
Range for industry 10 The whole of these models are provided in many versions : - simple, crossed or slinged loops - filling and emptying systems, with remote opening - integrated, preformed, color lining: many available materials - either laminated fabrics or not, various colors - seams against sieving - customized marking
Major models BAOSTAND BAOSQUARE BAOLAND-1 ou 2 BAOTECH-C ou D BAOTUBE Standard big bag - 4 loops stitched in the vertical seams - SWL from 500 to 2500 kg - Suited to all transport methods : platform truck, railroad trucks, barges, ships or sea-transport containers - Disposable, reusable or UN models - Printing up to 4 sides Cubic big bag - Upholding honeycomb panels at each corner, woven fabric or net construction - Remains perfectly cubic in shape - Suited for unstable or low density products - Body in heavy-duty fabric lined with a light fabric - Can be fitted with an internal liner - Gain in surface area during storage and transport of up to 30 % - Increased stability during transport, stacking and storage - Adapted to automatic warehouses. - Printing up to 4 sides - Disposable, reusable, or UN models Big bag 1 or 2 lifting loops - SWL 500 to 1500 kg, disposable or UN models - Cannot be reused - Handling with 1 or 2 lifting loops - Various fabric colors - Polyethylene liner. Free, hanging or glued. Simple, with gussets, or equipped with inlet and outlet spouts. - Printing up to 4 sides Big bag conductive (C) or dissipative (D) - SWL 500 to 2000 kg. Disposable, reusable or UN models - Manufactured in compliance with the recommendations of the Swiss Safety and Hygiene Institute, INERIS - Designed for the transport of products likely to generate electrostatic charges during handling operations - Better management and elimination of the risks associated with electrostatic charges - The connection to the earth evacuates static electricity accumulated by the product being packed - Dissipative fabric of type D evacuates static electricity without earthing - UN approved for hazardous products transport - Printing up to 4 sides Circular fabric big bag - SWL 500 to 1500 kg. Disposable, reusable or UN models - No vertical seams on the body - Suited for packing of very thin and pulverulent products - The version with semi-rigid straps allows easy handling in the storage area - Printing up to 4 sides BAOSLEEVE Tunnel big bag - The body fabric forms 2 lifting tunnels providing easy handling - Printing up to 4 sides - Disposable or reusable BAOSAFE Big bag for hazardous products - Designed in compliance with the recommendations of the United Nations on transport of hazardous products (UN approved) - Tested for road (ADR), rail (RID) and sea (IMDB-Code) transport - Certified for packing and transport of Group II and III hazardous products. - SWL 1500 kg - Safety factor 6/1 14 - Printing up to 4 sides 11
Closing systems and accessories 12 - Filling station for 1 or 4-loop FIBC. - Clip-on device : automatic or normal closing of inlet spouts. - D i s c h a r g i n g s t a t i o n : f i x o r transportable, may be tailored to your needs. - Manubag : metal big bag holder, may be dismantled. - Inking stamp for individual marking of the big bags. - RFID tags for content and packaging traceability.
Internal liners - Materials : polyethylene, polypropylene, coextruded, or special materials (aluminium, polyamide, polyester, etc.). - Conductive or anti-static models, alimentary or pharmaceutical quality. - Cubic liner with inside structure. - Preformed liners with filling and discharging spouts. - Free, sewn or glued. - Degazing valve. 13
Range for retail Eco Chantier Milieu Bag Omnibag Body Benne Woven polypropylene bags 14 Demolition Big Bag Eco Chantier - Disposable. For carrying sand and gravels Omnibag - Reusable. Opening of the bottom from a distance. For sand and gravels. Demolition Big Bag - For disposing of building sites waste. Milieu Bag - For fiber flock removal. Body-Benne - For bulk-conditioning waste products containing bound asbestos. Woven polypropylene bags 2 available sizes.
Recommandations Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Carefully read the indications given on the label of the big bag. Make sure that the filled big bag is stable. Use lifting tools adapted to the weight of the filled big bag. Adjust the distance between the forks of the lift truck and give them the suitable upward tilt. Make sure that the bearing sections of crane hooks, lift truck booms or forks used for lifting are of a suitable dimension, with angles rounded to a radius at least equal to the thickness of the sling, of the strap or of the suspension cord, and never less than 5 mm. Protect the big bags from rain and solar radiation. Make sure that the big bags are properly held during transport. Big bags must be stored on smooth and flat floor Yes Yes Yes No No No Never fill a big bag beyond its authorized rated load. Never stop or suddenly start during transports of big bags; do not lift it violently or do not suddenly stop its downward motion; never drag a big bag on the ground. Prohibit the presence of personnel under a suspended big bag. Never clear the boom or the forks of a lift truck from the gripping members of a big bag before having entirely released them from their load. Never use sharpened forks or hooks for gripping with straps. Do not stack big bags without guaranteeing their stability. Never reuse a disposable big bag. Never repair any reusable big bag without any guarantee of maintaining or reestablishing the initial performances in compliance with the manufacturing standards. 15
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