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How is the Combo-BAG transported?
The Combo-BAG is picked up by the top lift loop straps with a forklift when loaded on and off the truck. This container can also be moved throughout processing areas on a solid top, plastic pallet with a pallet jack. |
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Can the Combo-BAG be placed directly on the floor of the truck?
Yes, Circuit Supervisors for the USDA gave their approval to set the Combo-BAG directly on the truck floor. |
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What do we do with the used Combo-BAGs?
The liner is taken out and thrown away. The support poles are taken out and placed in a container that we supply (UniBin TM Container). The remaining white polypropylene portion of the Combo-BAG is baled (about 100 per bale) and either can be sold as recyclable plastic, or B.A.G. Corp. will arrange for pick up when a sufficient quantity is accumulated. The quantity accumulated is dependent on the location and cost of shipping. |
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How much weight does the Combo-BAG hold?
The Combo-BAG is rated for 2200 pounds with a 5:1 safety ratio. This means that we test these bags with 11,000 pounds. |
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Can the Combo-BAG be reused?
The Combo-BAG is not considered cleanable due to the woven plastic filaments; there are only a few instances where they could be reused.
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What kind of products can be handled in the Combo-BAG?
Any kind of food product that is put into combo boxes can be put in the Combo-BAG. Meat products currently shipped in Combo-BAGs are MST, MSC, poultry frames, poultry trimmings (chicken tenders, etc), pork trimmings, bacon ends and pieces, and livers.
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How does the liner stay in the Combo-BAG?
The liner is attached to the top of the white polypropylene portion of the Combo-BAG by four glued-in tabs that hold the liner in place, even when dumping a sticky product such as Mechanically Separated Meats.
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What do we do with the Combo-BAG after we dump it?
The liner is cut out of the white polypropylene portion of the bag and thrown away. The poles are removed and placed in a container that we will provide (UniBin). The white polypropylene portion of the bag should then be baled. You can have your local plastic recycling company pickup the bales of bags, or we can arrange to have them picked up.
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How is the liner closed off?
A piece of webbing is sewn to the top of the Combo-BAG. This webbing is used to tie the liner closed. Since the webbing is attached to the Combo-BAG, it cannot contaminate the product.
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What is the Combo-BAG made of?
The white portion of the Combo-BAG is made of woven polypropylene, the liner is made of polyethylene, and the support poles are made of PVC water pipe.
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Is the Combo-BAG more cost effective than a combo Box?
When comparing the cost of the two packages alone, they are about the same or the Combo-BAG may be slightly more expensive. However, the Combo-BAG can contribute to significant savings when looking at the “big picture”. First, the Combo-BAG is an all-inclusive package including the liner – no banding materials or shrink-wrap is needed. Savings are also realized in reduced contamination from wood, nails, cardboard, and liners. In addition, freight efficiencies are improved; the tare weight of the Combo-BAG is only about 10 pounds compared to the typical tare of 70 pounds for a combo box.
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Do the liners leak?
There have been no complaints about leaking liners. Even if the liner did leak, moisture would not affect the Combo-BAG functionality because the entire package is made from plastic.
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How is the Combo-BAG filled?
The Combo-BAG arrives completely pre-assembled. Two reusable support frame designs are available that are used to fill the bags. With the larger frame, the Combo-BAG is hung by the top lift loops. The smaller frame is inserted into pockets between the Combo-BAG support poles and the sides of the bag. This frame holds the poles apart and parallel to each other. After the Combo-BAG is filled, the frame is removed is ready to transport.
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How is the Combo-BAG dumped?
The Combo-BAG is placed on a box dumper with or without a pallet. The two tumble strap loops about half way down the bag are placed around two hooks added to the frame of the box dumper. Then the Combo-BAG can be dumped the same as a combo box.
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Do modifications need to be made to equipment to tryout the Combo-BAG?
No, a trial can be conducted without any modifications.
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How would we load the Combo-BAG if our forklift mast hits the top of the trailer when we pick the bags up by the top loops?
Forklifts that have a tall backrest extension would either have to have the extension removed or cut down smaller.
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How could the Combo-BAG be used in our cooler with our racking system?
When the Combo-BAGs arrive at the receiving dock, they are placed on in-house plastic pallets. Then the Combo-BAG can be handled the same as the typical combo box, with a pallet jack or forklift, and placed in racks. We can suggest some particular pallets that work very good for this application. |
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