Container Liners: The Unsung Hero of Bulk Transportation

 The packaging industry remains innovative as global trade and global logistics become more specialized and demanding. Such innovations are container liners because they play an important role in the mass transport of dry goods. Although often overlooked when compared to other packaging options, such as flexible intermediate bags with medium mass bags, container liners offer outstanding efficiency, cleanliness and cost possibilities for businesses moving items to standard shipping containers.

What is a container line? 

The container line is a large protective barrier made of woven polyethylene or polypropylene fabric, equipped for standard shipping containers of 20 or 40 feet. They create a hygienic and moisture-resistant environment for bulk goods such as chemicals, grains, fertilizers and minerals.

Essentially, container liners convert common containers into safe and efficient mass shop transport units, reducing the need for secondary packages.

Why use container lines?

Using a container line offers a variety of benefits.

Protection against contamination: Protects loads from dust, air humidity and residues from previous loads. 

Efficient charging and unloading: Rays can be designed at cost or slide for fast product discharge.

Cost-effective: Remove the need for additional packaging such as drums and small pockets.

Eco-friendly: Many liners are reusable and recyclable.

Improved hygiene: Critical for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

The industry, which traditionally used flexible medium mass container bags, envisions a line of containers, maximizing payload per container and at the same time minimizing packaging costs. 

Types of container liners

Different types of container lines cover a variety of bulk cargo requirements.

1. Burles liner

Use container construction to keep the liner in place and simplify installation.

2. Barstud - Liner

These liners are installed using metal bars that provide more structural support during charging and unloading. It is often used in powders and finer materials.

3. Foam Fit Liner

These are tailored to the inside dimensions of the container, minimizing dead space and minimizing permanent locations that allow for the use of conveyor belts or pneumatic systems.

4. Thermal Liner

Equipped with reflective materials, these lines retain temperature-sensitive cargo by decisively reducing the heat transfer of chocolate, dairy and chemicals. For integrated FIBC systems with flexible intermediate mass containers, these linings further improve the efficiency of large-scale load processes.

How to compare container lines compared to FIBC bags

Flexible media-sized bulk bags and container lines both serve the purpose of transporting bulk materials, but have different applications.

These bags are portable, reusable and customizable.

Container liners, on the other hand, allow 205 tonnes of mass load directly to the shipping container. This requires multiple FIBCs.

However, the two do not exclude each other. Many companies use both systems. Large scale transport and Flexible media sized bulk container bags are used for sales and memory at the end of receipts.

Installation and Handling

Container Lines are relatively easy to install:

Assembly: Attach a Velcro fastener, hook, or bar to the liner.

Ceiling: As soon as it is filled, the liner is sealed to avoid contamination and leakage. 

The Advanced Load System works with the Flexible mass container-FIBC method with flexible intermediate stages of the supply chain.

Summary

The ability to convert standard shipping containers into clean, safe and efficient mass transport systems is invaluable for the industry dealing with dried grains and powders. When using flexible intermediate bags with medium mass containers, the container line will improve supply chain efficiency, reduce packaging waste, and improve product safety.

By including a flexible FIBC-FIBC solution with medium bulk containers and containers, we can provide a comprehensive approach to modern bulk goods transportation. Whether you're in food processing, agriculture, chemicals, or minerals, these systems offer flexibility, security and cost savings that traditional packaging options cannot match.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

F1: Which materials are used to manufacture container lines?

The container line is made primarily of woven polypropylene or polyethylene fabric and may be coated with an inner PE film for moisture resistance. The material is similar to the materials used in flexible medium bulk bags to ensure durability and hygiene.

F2: Can I reuse a container line? 

Yes, many container liners are designed for several purposes, especially when used for dry products that are not blocked. However, as with the FIBC-FIBC standard with flexible central bulk containers, cleanliness and integrity testing is essential before reuse.

F3: Is the container line compatible with all shipping containers?

Custom liners can also be used in advanced and reefer containers, depending on load and transport requirements. 

F4: How does container liners improve logistics efficiency?

The container line increases payload capacity by reducing the weight of the secondary package.