 Judy Martin B.A.G. Corp. Technical Services Manager Visit Website |
Judy Martin, Engineering and Technical Services Manager for B.A.G. Corp., has 15 years experience in bulk bag manufacturing. She was a bag manufacturing plant manager for five years and continues to work with B.A.G. Corp.’s plant in Mexico. As a member of B.A.G. Corp.’s Technical Services Team, she helps customers design the best bag for the application. Additionally, she is the ISO internal auditor, helped prepare the Mexico plant for AIB (American Institute of Baking) audits, and is one of the presenters for B.A.G. Corp.’s Bag School.She has a BS in mathematics from the University of Oklahoma, where she was selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa. She earned an MS in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State University, where she was selected for membership in the Industrial Engineering Honor Society Alpha Pi Mu. She is a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Ask this Expert a Question |
FIBCs/Bulk Bags Q&A
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What information do I need to size a bulk bag?Answered August 13th, 2009 by Expert:The information necessary to size a bag is:
a. Bulk density of the product packaged (lb/cu ft)
b. Maximum weight or capacity of bulk bag (typically, one metric ton or 2205 lb)
c. Height restrictions during filling and/or discharge
d. Filling and discharging spout diameters and lengths (14 in. D x 19 in. L is standard size)
e. Size of pallet that will be used to ship a filled bag
f. Method of shipment by truck or rail
g. Size of truck (92 in. x 92 in. x 40 ft or 102 in. x 102 in. x 48 ft)
h. Size of container for rail shipment (92 in. W x 106 in. H x 20 ft or 40 ft long)