{"id":12816,"date":"2026-03-10T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/load-testing-on-big-bags-compliance-and-safety-requirements\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T13:12:06","slug":"load-testing-on-big-bags-compliance-and-safety-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/en\/load-testing-on-big-bags-compliance-and-safety-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Load Testing on Big Bags: Compliance and Safety Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The handling of suspended loads and the use of flexible containers represent one of the most critical operational challenges in the logistics and industrial manufacturing sectors. Ensuring the structural integrity of Big Bags (FIBCs) and the stability of forklifts is not only a regulatory requirement but a fundamental prerequisite for preventing workplace accidents.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we will examine the tests required to certify the compliance of this equipment according to the latest international standards.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c12a2199045ed0abe313a5a13724a589\"><strong>LOAD AND RESISTANCE TESTING ON BIG BAGS (FIBC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Big Bags, or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), must be designed to withstand extreme stresses. The reference standard at both European and international levels is UNI EN ISO 21898.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ad315d0934cc53f17f6155648aa5bb5\"><strong>KEY TESTS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cyclic Load Test:<\/strong> The bulk bag is subjected to repeated lifting cycles to simulate intensive warehouse use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ultimate Load Test (Safety Factor):<\/strong> This test determines the breaking point of the Big Bag. For single-trip models, the standard safety factor is 5:1 (the bag must withstand 5 times its rated load without breaking), while for multi-trip (reusable) models, it reaches 6:1 or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UV Resistance Test:<\/strong> Since polypropylene can degrade when exposed to sunlight, tests are performed to verify that the material maintains its mechanical properties even after prolonged exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:236px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-88c09f98\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/P1180535-Grande-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12806\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/P1180535-Grande-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/P1180535-Grande-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/P1180535-Grande.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-881ca52e781948bbec9f603dbda2dd21\"><strong>THE IMPORTANCE OF DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Every testing session must conclude with the issuance of a Test Report or a Certificate of Conformity. For forklifts, compliance with FEM 4.004 guidelines is also mandatory, requiring thorough annual inspections conducted by expert personnel.<\/p>\n\n<p>Non-compliance does not only expose the company to severe administrative and criminal penalties (as provided by Legislative Decree 81\/08), but also drastically increases the risk of material spills, infrastructure damage, and, in the worst-case scenario, fatal accidents.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f410a187666c3568997cf66ebf2865e\"><strong>ECM: A QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PARTNER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>The reliability of a logistics system depends on the quality of its weakest components. Subjecting Big Bags and forklifts to rigorous testing means investing in operational continuity and worker protection.<\/p>\n\n<p>Are you interested in verifying the compliance of your lifting equipment? Contact our experts for a technical consultation or to schedule a testing session at our laboratories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The handling of suspended loads and the use of flexible containers represent one of the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-history-en","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Load Testing on Big Bags: Compliance and Safety Requirements - Ente Certificazione Macchine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The reliability of a logistics system depends on the quality of its weakest components. 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