Static electricity can be a major safety hazard in industrial environments. A routine afternoon at a processing plant could quickly turn into disaster if fine plastic granules are unloaded from a bulk bag without static-resistant bulk bag liners.
Although barely visible, a tiny spark in the material is enough to cause a fire incident, which is enough to shut down operations for several days at best. At worst, it could cause catastrophic damage and even result in workplace fatalities.
The Hidden Risk
South Africa’s dry climate, particularly in winter, can create the perfect conditions for static buildup. This is especially true in the industrial hubs of Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
When materials like polymers, grains, or powders are moved and poured, the friction can cause electrons to transfer, leading to electrostatic discharge. In environments where there’s flammable dust or vapours, this can trigger fires or even explosions.
What Are Static Control Bulk Bags?
Bulk bags are widely used to transport bulk materials but, when filled with certain materials, are susceptible to static if not properly lined.
At Tufbag, we offer high-quality liners that are specifically designed to control static. These liners are made with anti-static materials that safely dissipate static charges during filling and discharge. This is especially critical when handling volatile or combustible products.
Who Needs Static Control and Why?
Static control is not just critical in petrochemical plants. A variety of industries can benefit from this feature.
Whether you’re dealing with agriculture, mining, food processing, chemicals, or plastics, fine powders and dry materials are prone to static and can cause problems. If your operations involve bulk handling in notoriously dry regions like the Highveld, where humidity is low and the wind is frequent, you’re already at an increased risk.
The same can be said for tech manufacturing and handling of sensitive electronic components, where electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy devices.
Tufbag’s Safety-First Solutions
Tufbag is your partner in ensuring safety in your bulk material handling processes. Our specially made static control liners for bulk bags meet international safety standards while being locally manufactured to withstand South African conditions. You can rest assured that our liners are engineered to minimise risk and maximise operational uptime.
Tufbag manufactures everything you need for your bulk material handling needs, from bulk bags to top-tier bulk bag liners. Contact us today to find out more or to place an order!