5 litre 3-layer polythene bag with Vitop tap @ £0.90 each; box of 300 @ £0.76 each
 special carton (manilla-brown or white) @ £0.52 each

10 litre 3-layer polythene bags with Vitop taps @ £1.19 each; box of 200 @ £1.00 each
 special carton (manilla-brown or white) @ £0.79 each

20 litre 3-layer polythene bag with Vitop tap @ £1.64 each; box of 150 @ £1.39 each
 special heavy duty carton (white) @ £1.43 each

Notes on filling:-

- After assembling the carton and inserting the bag, the bag-in-box is placed (with the tap at the top) on a set of accurate weighing scales. Filling is carried out through the bag collar (with the tap removed), the fill-weight corresponding to the volume (5, 10 or 20 litres) having first been calculated according to the specific gravity of the liquid at 20 °C.

- I suggest getting a thin sheet of aluminium or rigid plastic, to lay on top of the carton when filling, with a cut-out to allow the sheet to slide under the collar flange, giving extra support and avoiding any splashes being absorbed by the carton.

- It is sometimes suggested that the bag should be filled (using a special stainless steel support) outside the carton, but a large bag could possibly tear when not supported by the box, then afterwards lifting a full 20 litre bag into the box is not easy.

- After filling, the BiB tap must be pushed fully home into the bag collar, with the tap flange flush with the bag collar flange (the 'third click' position) to ensure a secure, permanent seal. This is not easily done by hand. There is a simple tool (special pliers) that ensures a well fitted tap, for £59.
The third click is a bit difficult to achieve just by using fingers, but not impossible - there is some danger of bursting the bag. Having said that, 2 clicks is probably secure enough.

Prices shown are exclusive of Vat.
Delivery, postage (and insurance) will usually need to be charged at cost.

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