Flexicon’s TIP-TITE® Drum, Box, and Container Dumpers provide safe, efficient, and dust-free unloading of bulk materials from drums, boxes, and other containers. With durable construction and hydraulic tipping mechanisms, they integrate with conveyors and downstream systems, enhancing operational efficiency and safety while reducing labor costs.
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Flexicon’s Drum/Box/Container Dumpers, including the TIP-TITE® and Open-Chute models are designed for dust-free or open-chute dumping of bulk materials from drums, boxes, and other containers.
Learn everything you need to know about Flexicon Drum/Box/Container Dumpers.
The operation of the Drum/Box/Container Dumper begins with floor level loading of the container onto a platform. A hydraulic cylinder raises the platform, pressing the container rim against a discharge cone to form a dust tight seal. Once sealed, a separate hydraulic cylinder tips the entire platform and hood assembly to a preset angle – typically 45°, 60°, or 90° -using a motion dampening feature for smooth and controlled movement. With TIP-TITE® models, when the discharge cone is properly seated against the receiving equipment, a slide gate valve opens to allow dust-free discharge of materials. When dust-free dumping is not required, all dumper models can be equipped with open-chutes without valves
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MOBILE CONFIGURATIONS
Designed for portability, mobile Drum/Box/Container Dumpers bring bulk material handling precisely where it’s needed. Each unit is mounted on a mobile frame, allowing for effortless placement throughout the plant. Once in position, quick-action floor jacks ensure stable and secure operation.
SANITARY CONFIGURATIONS
Sanitary Drum/Box/Container Dumpers are engineered for contamination-sensitive environments such as food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and chemical processing. Each unit features round horizontal frame members that promote efficient water drainage during wash-down and is constructed from stainless steel with continuous welds that are ground and polished to meet strict sanitary standards.
CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS
Whether you’re handling challenging materials, high-volume loads or unique container types, Flexicon offers custom-configured Drum/Box/Container Dumpers engineered to meet your specific process requirements. Available options include models for drums, pails, and mobile bins; systems designed to empty multiple containers simultaneously; and designs that integrate directly with downstream conveyors. Every unit is built for reliable performance and smooth integration into your operation.
Drum/Box/Container Dumpers offer a range of advantages to improve your bulk handling processes.
Container Platform
To initiate the discharge process, the container platform is hydraulically elevated until the rim of the container contacts the underside of the discharge cone. This alignment forms a secure, dust-tight seal that prevents spillage and contamination. Once the seal is established, the platform tilts to a controlled angle of 45, 60, or 90 degrees, enabling complete material discharge into the receiving vessel.
Discharge Cone
The TIP-TITE® discharge cone creates a secure, dust-tight connection between the container and the receiving vessel, preventing the escape of dust during material transfer. The container rim seals against the discharge cone, which mates with a gasketted inlet port on the receiving vessel, forming a fully sealed system that keeps airborne particulates contained and the work environment cleaner and safer.
Dedicated Tilting Hydraulics
Dedicated hydraulic tilting cylinder or cylinders are employed to tip the platform-hood assembly and container. This provides precise control over the tipping angle and includes a motion-dampening feature to ensure smooth operation. The tilting cylinder design enhances reliability and performance, especially under constant use in plant environments.
Slide Gate Valve
With TIP-TITE models, a slide gate valve positioned at the end of the discharge cone pneumatically or manually controls the flow of materials from the container. Once the discharge cone is properly seated against the receiving vessel, the valve is opened to allow material transfer. This mechanism ensures dust-free discharge and provides operators with control over the material flow, contributing to a safer and more efficient handling process.
Dust-Free Operation
TIP-TITE® Dumpers ensure clean, dust-free handling by securely raising and rotating containers to form a dust-tight seal with the receiving vessel. A gasketted connection, along with controlled discharge via pneumatic or manual slide gates, keeps materials fully contained and protects workers, equipment, and the surrounding environment.
Enhanced Workplace Safety
TIP-TITE® Dumpers improve safety by eliminating the ergonomic risks of manual handling. Automated controlled operation reduces strain and exposure, while built-in features meet rigorous global safety standards, ensuring a safer, more efficient process.
BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE
Engineered for heavy-duty use, TIP-TITE® Dumpers feature precision-built components and rugged construction that ensure reliable performance.
IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Designed for smooth, safe, and dust-free operation, TIP-TITE® Dumpers optimize repetitive dumping tasks to reduce labor requirements and minimize downtime. Their reliable performance improves overall efficiency, helping you lower operating costs and accelerate return on investment.
Drum/Box/Container Dumpers are well-suited for a variety of applications and plant environments. They can be paired with a broad range of equipment including the Flexicon product line.
Drum/Box/Container Dumpers can discharge directly into flexible screw conveyors, providing a reliable solution for conveying materials short to medium distances.
Drum/Box/Container Dumpers can integrate with pneumatic conveying systems, enabling dust-free transfer of bulk materials to remote processing or storage points.
Drum/Box/Container Dumpers feed tubular cable conveyors efficiently, allowing gentle, controlled transport of bulk materials over long distances without product degradation.
High Lift Drum/Box/Container Dumpers are ideal for delivering product to higher elevations facilitating gravity flow to downstream processes.
Flexicon can design your drum/box/container dumper to meet your unique needs. Explore some of the configurations we have developed for customers like you.
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Designed for use with elevated receiving vessels, the High-Lift Dumper allows easy floor-level loading of boxes, drums, and other containers. Once sealed against the discharge hood, the unit lifts and tilts the container to discharge materials into receiving vessels positioned up to 10 feet above the plant floor – ideal for gravity-fed applications and elevated equipment setups.
