How we classify the industries
Our standard range was developed for demolition, remediation and construction. That is where the data sheets, the warning prints and the experience with disposal routes lie. Other industries make other demands: food needs evidence on contact with the material, chemicals need, where applicable, an approval for dangerous goods and a particular electrostatic behaviour, automotive suppliers require labelling, pack sizes and resilience for sharp-edged parts. So that you know where you stand before you read on, each industry carries one of three labels.
- Standard range: items from the catalogue are in the range for this industry, with data sheet and dimensions.
- Range + specification: base items are available; we match version, fabric, liner and spouts to your product.
- Special solution on request: the items only show the constructions on which a specification is built. We clarify certificates and approvals in the project.
The eight industries at a glance
| Industry | Status | Typical material | Base items (selection) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition and hazardous-substance remediation | Standard range | Asbestos, mineral wool, fibre cement, dismantling | BBA90, BBA135, BBA260, BBA320 |
| Construction and civil engineering | Standard range | Rubble, excavated material, gravel, shell construction | BB45T, BB60T, BB90T, BB90 |
| Recycling and waste disposal | Standard range | Collection, sorting, waste logistics | BB90T, BB90, BBA90, BBM90 |
| Flood and disaster control | Standard range | Protective barriers, emergency stock, relief depots | BB45T, BB60T, BB70, BB90 |
| Building materials and minerals | Range + specification | Sand, gravel, cement, gypsum, granules | BBS001, BBS002, BBS003, BBS004 |
| Food and feed | Special solution on request | Ingredients, raw materials, intermediate products | BBS004, BBS005, BB90, PPFB70PE |
| Chemicals, powders and granules | Special solution on request | Chemicals, pigments, fertilisers, additives | BBS004, BBS005, BBS001, BB901 |
| Automotive and metalworking | Special solution on request | Swarf, stamped parts, plastic parts, logistics | BB90T, BB901, BB902T, BBS004 |
The industries in brief: what matters for you
Demolition and hazardous-substance remediation
Asbestos and mineral wool waste need labelled, securely closable containers. We carry big bags, sheet bags, container bags and flat bags with warning print from the factory. Which packaging your acceptance point requires, clarify before ordering.
Construction and civil engineering
On site, handling and robustness count. From 45 × 45 × 60 to 135 × 135 × 130 cm, coated or uncoated, with four lifting loops for crane, attachment point and forklift. The fill height depends on the weight of your material.
Recycling and waste disposal
Several waste streams at once require clear allocation. Neutral or with warning print, as big bag, flat bag or container bag, palletised in traceable packing units.
Flood and disaster control
Big bags are an alternative to many small sandbags. The data sheets of the small and medium big bags name flood control as an area of use. Filled, they are heavy; plan the location and lifting equipment in advance.
Building materials and minerals
Bulk material is filled in at the top and released in a controlled way at the bottom. Special big bags with swan-neck inlet and outlet up to 1,250 kg load capacity are the basis; we agree fabric, liner and dimensions with you.
Food and feed
The standard range is not designated as food packaging. We work out a specification with you and clarify evidence on food contact before an item goes into use.
Chemicals, powders and granules
Chemical materials demand compatibility, dust-tightness, electrostatic behaviour and, where applicable, an approval for dangerous goods that the standard range does not have. The specification is created jointly.
Automotive and metalworking
Sharp-edged, heavy and oily parts, plus logistics requirements such as labelling, barcode and pack size. We develop the packaging to your specification based on our big bag constructions.
To the item in four steps
- Choose your industry above and read what matters there.
- Start the Big Bag Finder or filter the catalogue by design, warning print, coating and load capacity.
- Open the product page with data sheet, dimension drawing and fill quantities and save the item with the heart.
- Send the enquiry with material, quantity and handling. We reply with an item suggestion, data sheets and a quotation.
What applies to every industry
- Load capacity is not fill quantity. Volume times bulk density gives the weight; the load capacity is the upper limit. The Fill Limit Calculator shows the permitted fill height.
- Attach all four lifting loops. This applies to crane, forklift and attachment point.
- The data sheet takes precedence. Statements on standards on this website are general technical information, not legal advice.
- Printing from 5 pallets. Company logo, text and marking are possible per order and motif; see Big Bag Printing.
- No UN approval, no food approval in the standard range. We say so instead of leaving it open.
Questions about choosing an industry
My industry is not on the list. What now?
Describe the material, quantity and handling in the Big Bag Finder or by enquiry. We will tell you openly whether an item from the standard range fits or whether a specification is needed.
Can I use standard items for food or dangerous goods?
No. The items of the standard range are designated neither as food packaging nor as UN packaging. For this we work out a specification with you.
Where do I find packaging for asbestos waste?
On the page Asbestos big bags and sacks and on the industry page Demolition and hazardous-substance remediation.
