Conductive FIBC bags are bags that conduct the charges generated at the time of filling emptying of the products During the stage of bulk bag filling and emptying operations it is ensured that the ground or earth bonding points are connected to the system ground or earth Moreover when the conductive yarns and the connection to ground or earth are interconnected during these operations the use of Type C FIBC bags becomes critically safe These are essential in explosive environments or where the products generate charges that could lead to explosion hazards
Conductive bags are used for Handling explosive material
How Conductive Bulk Bags Work
Type C FIBCs are constructed of fabrics with conductive carbon silver core or steel threads woven into them no more than a certain maximum allowable distance apart creating a Faraday cage Therefore when one part of the FIBC is connected to a grounding cable or comes into contact with any other conductor that is grounded the entire bag then becomes safely grounded
Even though not all of the product contacts the conductive threads the spacing of these threads is such that any isolated charge that develops on the surface of the bag is drawn toward the grounded threads effectively neutralizing that charge Once grounded the bag technically cannot hold onto enough electrostatic energy to cause ignitions of a flammable environment Although Type C FIBCs still require a great deal of care and caution from operators to ensure they are grounded they are an effective means of preventing dangerous static discharge hazards
Where When Type C FIBCs Work
Using Type C or Groundable FIBCs can be a very effective guard against incendive electrical discharges as long as the bags remain grounded during both filling and discharging of product If the bag becomes ungrounded during either of these processes for any reason it can create an extremely dangerous and explosive situation Great care must be taken by operators to ensure a positive ground is achieved and maintained before beginning to use the FIBC
When used correctly and consistently Type C bags can be used in nearly any flammable or combustible environment with very low MIEs Minimum Ignition Energies However Procon Pacific recommends that you consult an expert to determine the most appropriate package for use in your particular environment With our full understanding of Type C and all other classifications of FIBCs Procon Pacific can answer any questions you might have about the bulk bag solutions that work best for your particular applications
