Bitumen Packing

Bitumen packing and shipped to other countries in three ways: barrels, jumbo bags, and poly bags. Each of these methods has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, which we will discuss in detail below:

Bitumen Packing in steel barrels

Steel barrels of various sizes are used to store and load bitumen in containers. The most common thickness of each barrel body according to defined standards is 0.6 mm. Each container can accommodate from 80 to 140 barrels. This number depends on the size of the barrel, the size of the container and the presence or absence of a pallet under the barrel.

Barrels are made of durable material in accordance with ASTM standards. They are rolled and strengthened during the manufacturing process by a sheet rolling machine to protect the bitumen well. The price of each barrel increase and decrease depends on factors such as the size and dimensions of the barrel, the thickness of the barrel and special features.

Advantages of steel barrels

• No chemical effect on bitumen
• Appropriate size and dimensions
• Protection of bitumen against UV rays High safety on long and export routes
• Safety against the risk of fire and ignition

Important points in using barrels for bitumen

• Using barrels multiple times may cause bitumen to leak.
• Due to expansion in bitumen materials, be careful not to fill the barrel completely when filling the barrels.
• Proper use of the drum is effective throughout its lifespan.

Poly Bag for bitumen packing

Poly bags are black or white bags made of polymer materials that are used to store and handle bitumen. They come in capacities of 40 kg, 300 kg and 1 ton. Poly bags can hold hot bitumen and are manufactured to be highly resistant to high temperatures. They also do not cause any damage to the bitumen. They are environmentally friendly and recyclable.

Poly Bag Advantages

• Protects bitumen from pollution, moisture, dust, etc.
• Ease of storage, handling and transportation
• Cost-effective compared to barrels
• Possibility of creating specification labels and…

Bitumen in Jumbo bag

Using jumbo bags, is also a very efficient and cost-effective way to store and store various types of bitumen. These bags are made of high-quality polypropylene yarn and have durable straps for handling by forklifts and cranes. Therefore, moving the bags will be very easy.

The bags are designed and manufactured in such a way that they are resistant to high temperatures, so storing bitumen in them will not cause any problems and will also maintain the original shape and form of the material. In this way, buying jumbo bags will be very cost-effective compared to other methods of packaging export bitumen.

Jumbo Bag Packing advantages

• Very cost-effective High safety capability
• Protects bitumen from all types of contamination
• Easy to unload No need to heat bitumen during unloading
• Easy access

Bitumen Packing types comparison

• Using barrels for bitumen packing is much more suitable and elegant for export.
• Using jumbo bags is much more economical than barrels from an economic point of view.
• Using jumbo bags allows us to load and move more easily.
• Barrels have a higher safety factor than bags. During unloading, the amount of bitumen that is wasted and remains in storage is greater in barrels than in jumbo bags. It is possible to print logos, information about the sending company, additional information about bitumen, etc. on jumbo bags. In barrels, this information must be printed on the metal body, and this is a bit difficult.
• Jumbo bags for bitumen packing are available everywhere and are easily purchased.
• When unloading from barrels, the barrels must be heated.
• But in bags, this happens by tearing the bag. If the bags are torn, they cannot be reused, but metal barrels can be used many times.
• Poly bags can pack smaller quantities.