INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE
Pallet-free bags ensure efficient
transport
New pallet-free bulk bags have been developed in South Africa for
safe and efficient packaging and transport of dry, loose and bulk
products – including high-value minerals in the mining sector.
Tellap bags have been developed in response to demand
from industry for a lightweight packaging and transport system
that minimises product contamination and damage, but also
adheres to stringent safety and environmental regulations in the
global supply chain.
According to Ken Mouritzen, director at Tellap, the bags are
manufactured from 100% recyclable polypropylene and consist
of a proprietary bulk bag and two strong plastic sleeves that are
integrated into the base of the bag to replace the conventional
wooden pallet. “This design allows a standard forklift truck to
safely raise the bag from the base, with no requirement for
special handling equipment,” says Mouritzen.
While a regular wooden pallet can weigh up to 23kg, the
compact Tellap system weighs less than 2.3kg.
“This patented packaging system uses the space between
the sleeves to increase bag volume by up to 10%. Tellap
optimises container volume for lightweight minerals, like
graphite or carbon, by increasing bag volume, thereby reducing
transport costs per metric ton. As an example, where users ship
20 bags of heavy product on traditional wooden pallets, they will
be transporting approximately 400kg of dead weight, while 20
pairs of Tellap sleeves weigh only 46kg. This means users are
able to transport more product at no additional cost, reducing
transport costs per metric ton, while reducing the number of
bags, trucks and containers,” says Mouritzen.
The Tellap pallet-free bulk bag system ensures efficient,
secure packaging, storage and transportation of dry, loose and
bulk products, including minerals, food commodities, resins
and pharmaceuticals.
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APRIL 2020
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