Bag Dump Stations
System OVerview
Do you need to empty smaller bags of ingredients into your process? Bag dump stations, also referred to as sack tip stations or manual bag dumping stations, are a simple but important piece of processing equipment. Use our guide below to select the correct bag dump station model and configuration for your application.
Features
- Significantly reduced dust emissions
- Improved operator efficiency
- Range of conveyors to transfer emptied materials to process or packing
- Robust, proven designs
- Option of integral bag compactors
- Special designs to meet specific requirements
CONFIGURATIONS
Dust problems caused by emptying bags of fine, aerated or volatile powders can be eliminated with a properly configured bag dump station. This ensures that a healthy environment is maintained in your process area and reduces maintenance and repair problems caused by powder contamination to surrounding machinery.
See different bag dump station configurations below. Spiroflow manufactures equipment based on customer application needs. Talk with our engineers to solve your processing challenges.
Simple bag dump station with a bag support shelf, dust hood and plastic dust curtain. Ready to connect to a flexible screw conveyor & dust extraction. Image fitted with a level probe and vibration.
Integrated dust collector bag dump station. Optioned with a bag slitting grate and two position slide gate for flow control.
Mobile bag dump station. Optioned with a dust hood and bag support shelf. It is mated to a Spiroflow flexible screw conveyor, with a hopper vibrator to promote material flow.
Bag dump stations fitted with glovebox bag access. Designed for hazardous or extremely dusty materials. The fully sealed opening chamber and integrated dust collection protect operators from any airborne hazards.
MODELS & SPECIFICATIONS
Spiroflow bag dump stations are offered in 3.5 cu. ft., 6 cu. ft., and 7.5 cu. ft. capacities. However, Spiroflow can accommodate custom capacities depending on customer requirements.