HomeArticles Drader gets a new palletless concept off the ground
KNUTSFORD, UK - Bulk Distributor Newspaper - September/October 2010 - pg. 18 In recent years a number of companies have introduced various designs of palletless FIBC in an effort to replace traditional pallets which are unhygienic, wasteful of space, heavy, and costly to transport and store. The contamination risk has always been one of the inherent drawbacks associated with ‘unclean’ pallets, and a key argument in favour of using palletless bags. However, the claim that palletless bags help ensure superior cleanliness will always remain partially flawed (pun not intended) for as long as the base of the FIBC is allowed to come into direct contact with the ground.
Drader Manufacturing of Edmonton Canada, a pioneer in the palletless bulk bag revolution, has taken the palletless concept a stage further by developing a BagPal design which ensures that the base of the FIBC is kept clear of the ground. Until now it has not been economically feasible to prevent the base of palletless FIBCs from touching the ground. However, through an intensive R&D programme, a product has emerged that may cause a radical changing in handling FIBCs. Now it is practicacle to keep bags off the ground, on a pallet system that is clean and conforms to ISTM 15, thereby eliminating the need for costly heat treating.
Drader’s new patent-pending BagPal design, the “BagPaliT” is a combination of two BagPal injection moulded channels and a specially formulated bio-pad, all wrapped in a bio-fabric skin. It is a unique, full pallet system especially designed for FIBC use, and it ensures that the base of the FIBC is kept raised above the ground. It is cost competitive with wooden pallets. Gerry Baker of Drader Manufacturing said, “We have talked to many companies that want their product off the ground, so BagPaliT was developed in response to that need, and the results have been very positive.”
The total assembly, which can easily be folded and reused, weighs only 7 lb (just over 3kg), compared with a wooden pallet which normally weighs 20/25kg. The BagPaliT keeps product off the ground, and away from moisture, and infestation. Last year Drader introduced the BagPal channels which are made from recycled FIBCs, further enhancing the green credentials of BagPal. Recycled BagPal channels can be used with BagPaliT.
KNUTSFORD, UK 
