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IS 14738-1 (1999): Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers(FIBCs), Part 1: Definitions Related to FlexibleIntermediate Bulk Containers [TED 24: Transport Packages]

IS 14738 (Part 1) : 1999

Indian Standard

FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBCs)

PART 1 DEFINITIONS RELATED TO FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS

ICS 55.130

0 BIS 1999

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI 110002

September 1999 Price Group 3

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Transport Packages Sectional Committee, LM 25

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard (Part 1) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards,~after the draft finalized by the Transport Packages Sectional Committee had been approved by the Light Mechanical Engineering Division Council.

In the preparation of this standard assistance has been derived from ISO/WD 11895 - Part 1: ‘Flexible intermediate bulk containers - Part 1 : Definitions related to flexible intermediate bulk containers’ issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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IS 14738 (Part 1) : 1999

Indian Standard

FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (FIBCs)

PART 1 DEFINITIONS RELATED TO FLEXIBLE INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 1) defines terms used in relation to flexible intermediate bulk containers

(FIBCs).

1.2 This standard applies to FIBCs intended to contain non-dangerous solid materials in powder, granular, or paste form, and designed to be lifted from above by integral or detachable devices.

2 REFERENCE

The following standard contains provisions which

through reference in this text, constitutes provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. This standard is subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below:

IS No. Title 14738 (Part 2) : Flexible intermediate bulk contain-

1999 ers (FIBCs) : Part 2 Specifications, requirements, certification and marking

3 DEFINITIONS

3.1 General Definitions

3.1.1 Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)

A primary packaging designed to:

a) have a capacity of 3 m3 (3 000 litres) or less,

b) be handled mechanically ~with or without integral or detachable devices,

c) contain liquids, pasted or solids (for instance powders or granules), and

d) be resistant to the stresses imparted during handling and~transport as determined by tests.

NOTES

1 A lower size limit is not specified but an IBC of less than

0.25 m’ (250 litres) is a typical and may require special

consideration in relation to appropriate performance tests.

2 LBCs may be designed for single-trip or multi-tip use.They may

be designed to fold-down or be dismantled when empty. They

may be fitted with an inner liner.

3 Some packaging are identical with IBCs but are safely used to

contain articles or other packages and do not therefore come

under the definition ofan IBC.

3.1.2 Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC)

IBC having the body made of a flexible material such

as woven fabric, plastics film, or paper, designed to be in contact with the contents (either directly or

through an inner liner), and collapsible when empty.

An FIBC may have an inner liner.

NOTE--The detinitions in 3.1.2.1 to3.1.2.3 each refer to a top

lift performance specification in IS 14738 (Part2). FlBCs con-

forming to any ofthese definitions may be made from any suit-

able flexible material.

3.1.2.1 Heavy duty re-usable flexible intermediate

bulk container

An FIBC designed and intended to be used for a

multitude of fillings and discharges. An FIBC of this

category is both field and factory repairable.

3.1.2.2 Standard duty re-usable flexible intermediate

bulk container

An FIBC designed and intended to be used for a limited

number of fillings and discharges. An PIBC of this

category cannot be rezused if damaged, that is, not

repairable. Replacement of an inner liner is not

considered a repair.

3.1.2.3 Single-trip flexible intermediate bulk container

An FIBC designed and intended to be used for one

filling only. An FIBC of this category cannot be re-

used. Neither replacement of an inner liner nor repair

of the FIBC is relevant to this category.

3.1.3 FIBC Type

FIBCs of like design, manufactured using like

materials and methods-of construction (giving at least

equal performance) to the same nominal cross-

sectional dimensions within type, by comparison with

the samples successfully passing the type test(s)

referred to in 5.1 of IS 14738 (Part 2).The circum-

ference may be increased by up to 10 percent provided

the same geometry is maintained. The design vertical

dimensions may be increased to achieve a series of

different volumes.

Where the type has a base discharge spout, smaller

diameter discharge spouts of like design may be used.

The presence or absence of an inner liner does not

constitute a change of type.

IS 14738 (Part 1) : 1999

3.1.4 Safe Working Load (SWL)

The maximum load which the FIBC should carry in service, as certified.

3.1.5 Safety Factor (SF)

The integer quotient between the final test load in the cyclic top lift test and the SWL value rounded down. Safety factors are illustrated as follows:

Illustration 1 Illusfration 2

Designated SWL 500 kg

Final load, cyclic test 2 400 kgf

Quotient 4.8

Integerquotient rounded 4 down

500 kg

2 600 kgf

5.2

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The results in Illustration 1 above indicate a single trip FIBC which does not meet the requirements of this standard whilst those in Illustration 2 indicate a single trip FIBC which meets the requirements.

3.1.6~Type Test

A test or series of tests conducted to determine whether the FIBC meets the requirements of this standard.

3.1.7 Ltfting Device

Integral and fixed lifting devices form part of the FIBC and are tested with it. Detachable lifting devices are regarded as lifting tools.

3.2 FIBC Parts

3.2.1 Walls

Tube of one or more layers, seamless or made out of one or more panels joined together.

3.2.2 Base

That part of the FIBC which is connected to or integral with the walls and forms the base of the standing FIBC.

3.2.2.1 Lain base

Base without an opening.

3.2.2.2 Base with opening

Flat, conical, or in an other way formed base with an

opening.

3.2.2.3 Full open base

Extensions to the wall or walls, forming the base of

the FIBC after closing.

3.2.3 Top

Upper part of the FIBC, excluding handling devices,

forming the top of the FIBC after closing.

3.2.4 Body

The walls and base of the FIBC.

3.3 Operating Devices

3.3.1 Filling Devices

3.3.1.1 Filling opening

Opening for filling the FIBC.

3.3.1.2 Filling spout

Tube-shaped part at the top for tilling the FIBC (see

Fig. 1).

3.3.1.3 Filling slit

Slit-shaped opening at the top for filling the FIBC

(see Fig. 2).

3.3.2 Discharging Devices

3.3.2.1 Outlet

Opening for discharging the FIBC.

3.3.2.2 Discharge spout

Tube-shaped part at the base for discharging the FIBC.

3.3.3 Closing Parts

Webbings, cords, straps, etc. Which are used to close

the filling and discharging devices.

3.4 Safety and Protection Devices

Valves, ventilation devices and additional parts like

top with skirt which protect the filling, discharging,

or handling devipes (see Fig. 3).

3.5 Handling Devices

3.5.1 Supporting and Lifiing Devices

Webbings, loops, ropes, eyes, frames, or other devices

formed from a continuation of the walls of the FIBC

or are integral or detachable and are used to support

or lift the FIBC (see Fig. 6 and 8).

3.5.1.1 Four point lifting

Four lifting devices used simultaneously to lift the

FIBC (see Fig. 4).

3.5.1.2 Two point lifting

Two lifting devices used simultaneously to lift the

FIBC (see Fig. 5).

3.5.1.3 One point lifting

One lifting device, or more lifting devices brought to

one point for lifting (see Fig. 7).

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FIG. 1 TOP WITH FILLING S11ou.r

FIG. 2 TOP WITH FILLING Sm

3.6 Inner Liner

Liner or separate container which fits into the FIBC.

3.7 Coated and Laminated Materials

Materials having a surface coating or comprising two or more layers laminated together to protect the

contents of the filled FIBC or to protect the environment against the effects of leakage of the contents

3.8 Special Treatments

3.8.1 Stabilization

Modification of the FIBC materials to give better resistance against weathering and ageing, for example by the addition of an ultra-violet (UV) absorber and/ or an antioxidant.

3.8.2 Electrostatis Conductivity Treatment

Treatment for modifying the electrostatic behaviour of the FIBC.

3.8.3 Other Treatments

For example, flame retardant properties.

Fto. 3 TOP WITH SKIRT

IS 14738 (Part 1) : 1999

EACH LIFTING DEVICE FIXED AT TWO POINTS

EACH LIFTING DEVICE FIXED AT ONE POINT

FIG. 4 FOUR POINT LIFTING DEVICES

TWO TUBULAR LIFTING DEVICES

UFTINb DEVICES FORMED OUT OF THE WALLS

FIG. 5 Two POINT LIFTING DEVICES

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TWO LlfllNG DEVICES FIXED ON SIDE WALLS

FIG. 6 Two LIFTING DEVICES

BASE

LIFTING DEVICES FORMED OUT OF THE WALLS

FIG. 7 ONE POINT LIFTING DEVICE

TWO LIFTING DEVICES FIXED ON BASE

FIG. 8 ROPE LOFTING DEVICES

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