This article provides a technical reference for Tiger Bitumen’s confirmed bitumen bag specifications. It covers the published and fixed specifications, along with details that vary by order and require direct confirmation.
The page focuses on the confirmed 1 MT bag in cage format. It also explains which technical details buyers should request for engineering, customs, procurement, and handling documentation.
For practical use and handling, see 1 MT Bitumen Bags: Packaging, Handling & Export Specifications and Bitumen Bag Construction: PP Woven Bags & Steel Cage Explained.
This article focuses on the specification itself. It explains what Tiger Bitumen confirms, what remains unpublished, and how buyers can request additional technical details.
What a 1 MT Bitumen Bag Is
A 1 MT bitumen bag is Tiger Bitumen’s confirmed bagged export format. Each unit contains 1,000 kg of bitumen in a woven polypropylene (PP) bag housed inside a steel cage.
Tiger Bitumen supplies this format through the Bitumen Bags division of its export operation.
The company presents this as a single defined packaging unit rather than a range of published bag sizes or configurations.
Confirmed Packaging Format
| Specification field | Confirmed value |
| Product | Bitumen, bagged |
| Packaging format | 1 Metric Ton (1,000kg) PP woven bag in steel cage |
| Bag weight | 1,000kg per bag |
| Packaging material | Woven polypropylene (PP) bag |
| Structural support | steel cage, housing the PP bag |
| Loading | Bags kept on pallets during loading |
| Handling equipment | Forklift or crane |
This table contains the publicly confirmed specification data for the format. Other technical fields require direct confirmation.
These fields include dimensions, material grades, capacities, and other construction details. Buyers can request them directly when their project requires written technical documentation.
PP Woven Bag Construction
The PP woven bag provides product containment. It holds the bitumen and forms the direct packaging layer around the product.
The confirmed material is woven polypropylene (PP) fabric. PP woven material is widely used for bulk packaging applications.
What is confirmed includes the material type and its containment function.
Tiger Bitumen has not published certain detailed construction specifications. These include fabric weight or thickness (GSM), weave density, coating, and liner specification.
These details can matter for engineering or customs documentation. Buyers who need them should request the information directly from the technical or export team.
For a detailed explanation of the packaging structure, see Bitumen Bag Construction: PP Woven Bags & Steel Cage Explained.
Steel Cage: Purpose and Structural Role
The steel cage houses the PP bag and provides structural support for handling and transport of the full 1,000 kg load.
The confirmed information covers the cage’s presence, its structural support function, and its role as the housing structure for the PP bag.
Tiger Bitumen has not published cage dimensions, steel grade, material specifications, or detailed lifting-point configurations.
Request these details directly if your project needs them for engineering, customs, equipment compatibility, or safety documentation.
The 1 MT / 1,000 kg Load Format
The confirmed bag weight is 1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg) per unit. This is the published bagged unit format.
Total order quantity is expressed as a number of 1 MT units. The export team confirms the final quantity against the buyer’s specific requirement.
For more detail on the 1 MT format, packaging, handling, and export process, see 1 MT Bitumen Bags: Packaging, Handling & Export Specifications.
For the commercial packaging format, see Bitumen Bags.
Palletisation and Loading Considerations
Bags are placed on pallets as part of export loading preparation for Bitumen Bags shipments.
The exact palletising arrangement can vary by order. This includes the number of bags per pallet and the container loading configuration.
Tiger Bitumen does not publish a fixed figure for these arrangements. Destination, shipping requirements, and order details can affect the final configuration.
For the operational side of packing and loading, see Packaging & Logistics.
Forklift and Crane Handling Considerations
The steel cage provides structural support for the full load. Operators can therefore handle the bag-and-cage unit with forklifts or cranes rated for a one-tonne load.
The exact equipment requirements depend on the buyer’s site and handling system.
Tiger Bitumen has not published specific lifting-point specifications, safe working load ratings for the cage, or equipment certification requirements.
If your site requires this information, confirm it directly with the technical team rather than assuming specifications from general industry practice.
General Transport and Export Handling Considerations
Bagged bitumen ships through containerized sea freight. Tiger Bitumen offers FOB, CFR, or CIF terms depending on the agreed arrangement.
Export documentation typically includes a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Certificate of Analysis.
An SGS inspection report can also form part of the documentation where the buyer requires it.
Container type, loading configuration, and exact shipment quantities require order-specific confirmation.
Transit time also varies. Route, destination, vessel schedule, and port conditions can affect the final transit period.
What to Confirm When Requesting Technical Specifications
If your project needs technical documentation beyond the published bitumen bag specifications, request a written specification sheet against your RFQ.
This approach helps ensure that engineering and procurement teams work from confirmed information.
Request the following where applicable:
- Cage dimensions and material specification for engineering or handling-equipment compatibility
- Bag liner or fabric specification where relevant to project requirements
- Certificate of Analysis values for the specific batch, including penetration, softening point, and other grade-specific test data
- Customs or import documentation required by the destination
- Storage guidance for the selected grade and destination climate
Published material provides general guidance. It does not replace order-specific written documentation when a project requires confirmed technical figures.
Confirmed Specifications vs Order-Specific Details
This distinction is important when reviewing bitumen bag specifications. Some details remain fixed, while others depend on the individual shipment.
| Confirmed (published, fixed) | Order specific (confirm with export team) |
| 1,000kg bag weight | Total order quantity |
| PP woven bag material | Fabrica weight, liner specification |
| Steel cage function (structural support) | Cage dimensions, material grade |
| Pallets used during loading | Bags per pallet, pallet arrangement |
| Forklift or crane handling | Equipment certification requirements |
| Containerized sea freight | Container type, size, loading configuration |
| FOB / CFR / CIF Incoterms offered | Which Incoterm applies to your shipment |
| Standard documentation types (Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, COA, SGS where reuired) | Exact document set for your destination |
| Core bagged grades: Penetration & oxidized lines | Availability of other grades in bagged format |
Treat the left column as reliable general reference. Treat the right column as requiring direct confirmation before it supports a commercial or engineering decision.
Technical Specification Summary
| Product | Bitumen, bagged |
| Packaging format | 1 Metric Ton (1,000kg) PP woven bag in steel cage |
| Bag weight | 1,000kg per bag |
| Packaging material | Woven polypropylene (PP) |
| Structural support | Steel cage housing the PP bag, providing structural support for handling and transport of the full 1,000kg load |
| Loading | Bags placed on pallets during loading |
| Hanling equipment | Forklift or crane |
| Shipping method | containerized sea freight |
| Incoterms offered | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Core confirmed bagged grades | Penetration Grade (35/50, 50/70, 60/70, 80/100); Oxidized Bitumen (85/25, 95/25, 115/15) |
| Not published | Cage dimensions, cage material grade, bag liner specification, fabric weight/GSM, lifting point specification, safe stacking limits, bags per pallet, bags per container, storage temperature range, shelf life, pricing |
Practical Buyer Checklist
Before treating any technical detail as confirmed for your order, verify the following:
- Required grade and its confirmed availability in bagged format
- Total quantity expressed in 1 MT units
- Whether the project needs cage or bag construction details beyond the published information
- Container type and loading configuration for the specific shipment
- Incoterm and destination port
- Documentation required for the destination’s import process
- Storage guidance for the selected grade and climate if extended storage is expected
- Whether a written specification sheet is needed for engineering, customs, or handling-equipment sign-off
Conclusion
The confirmed bitumen bag specifications cover the core format, bag weight, PP material, steel cage support, and handling method.
Other technical and commercial details require order-specific confirmation. These include cage dimensions, fabric specifications, loading configuration, equipment requirements, and destination documentation.
Knowing which details are fixed and which require confirmation helps buyers avoid assumptions during procurement and engineering review.
For a written specification against your exact requirement, visit the Technical page or go directly to Request a Quote.
Include your required grade, quantity, destination, and any technical documentation requirements in the request.
FAQs
What is the confirmed weight of a bitumen bag?
1 Metric Ton (1,000 kg) per bag a PP woven bag housed in a steel cage. This is the only confirmed bagged unit size.
What is the bag made of, and what are its exact fabric specifications?
The bag is woven polypropylene (PP) fabric. Exact fabric weight, weave density, or liner specification aren’t published confirm these with the technical team if your project requires them.
What are the steel cage's dimensions and material grade?
Not published as a general specification. The cage’s confirmed function is providing structural support for handling and transport of the full 1,000 kg load; dimensional and material detail should be requested directly for your project.
How many bags fit in a container?
This isn’t published as a fixed figure it depends on container type and the configuration confirmed for your specific order.
Are there published stacking limits for storage?
No. Storage guidance, including any stacking considerations, depends on grade and local conditions and should be confirmed with the export team for your order.
Can I get a full written specification sheet for my order?
Yes request one against your RFQ. This is the appropriate way to obtain confirmed figures beyond what’s published in general reference material.
Which bitumen grades are confirmed available in this bagged format?
Penetration Grade (35/50, 50/70, 60/70, 80/100) and Oxidized Bitumen (85/25, 95/25, 115/15) are the confirmed core bagged product lines. Other grades in the wider range aren’t confirmed grade by grade.
