Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Dec 27, 2012 Utilizing hydraulically actuated, twin heavy wall tubular steel pivoting conditioning arms, Material Master™ System enables discharge of bulk bags containing material that has solidified, hardened, or agglomerated. Each conditioning arm features v-shaped tubular steel breaker profiles which safely and efficiently return solidified materials to free-flowing state. Rotary lift table positions bulk bag for complete material conditioning on all sides, as well as top and bottom.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 03, 2012 Using stainless steel fingers for their strength and resistance to harsh manufacturing environments, FBG-22 offers manual adjustment for bag widths from 290–450 mm and features spring-return aluminum decking plates to guide bag. Decker mechanism, designed into tool, facilitates accurate bag drop once positioned over pallet, and other design features include rugged aluminum weldment main frame, ultrasonic bag presence sensor, and 9.5 mm dia solid aluminum fingers with ball-nose ends.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jan 19, 2012 With 2 hydraulic rams and contoured end plates, BLOCK-BUSTER(TM) presses opposing sides of bulk bags to loosen material that solidified during storage/shipment. This facilitates discharge through bag spouts by bulk bag unloaders. With motorized hoist and trolley, cantilevered I-beam allows loading/unloading of bulk bags without forklift. Bag may also be raised/lowered using hoist and rotated manually. System controller and hydraulic pump can be mounted on exterior of safety cage or remotely.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Feb 01, 2010 Featuring 2 hydraulic rams with contoured end plates that press opposite sides of bulk bags, stainless steel sanitary bulk bag conditioner loosens material solidified during storage and shipment, facilitating discharge through bag spouts. Measuring 87 x 133 x 78 in., unit is fully enclosed on all 4 sides for operator safety. Optional hydraulically-actuated, variable-height turntable allows conditioning of bag at all heights on all sides.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jun 29, 2009 As fully mobile unit, Recirculating Spreader-Feeder evenly distributes powder and bulk coatings onto food products as they pass between its longitudinal discharge hopper and lower collection hopper. Horizontal conveyor, which has multiple discharge ports to apportion material across length of discharge hopper, automatically starts and stops to maintain preset fill level in hopper. Also, rotating agitator along bottom of hopper promotes uniform discharge through adjustable screen.

Piab AB      Sweden
Nov 11, 2008 Made of FDA-compliant silicone material, BL40-5 and BL50-4 have elongated, stable bellow and flexible lip to compensate for hard-to-handle, flexible packages. They mold to bag surfaces, maximizing surface area coverage and minimizing air leakage. With 40 mm dia, BL40-5 handles bags with dense, heavy, and liquid contents. For bags containing delicate items, 50 mm dia BL50-4 features collapsible cup that ensures secure hold without risk of product damage.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Aug 12, 2008 Constructed of carbon steel with industrial finish, or stainless steel finished to industrial, food, dairy, or pharmaceutical standards, Bulk Bag/Drum Filler features Swing Down® fill head that pivots down for connecting empty bags at floor level. Remote console or wall-mounted panel houses controls to raise and pivot fill head into locked, horizontal fill position. Machine can be switched to drum filling mode by positioning swing-arm-mounted chute under fill head discharge port.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jun 24, 2008 Equipped with Spout-Lock® clamp ring and Power-Cincher® flow control valve, Model BFC-F-X eliminates dust during untying, discharging, retying, collapse, and removal of bags while allowing thorough washdown. Flow-Flexer® raises and lowers opposite bottom sides of bag into steep V shape, and Tele-Tube® telescoping tube maintains downward tension on bag as it empties. Cantilevered I-beam with electric hoist and trolley allows raising and positioning of bulk bags without forklift.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Aug 01, 2007 Bulk Bag Conditioner-Unloader System loosens bulk solid material solidified during storage and shipment, allowing material to discharge through bag spout. While integral configuration of conditioner eliminates time, labor, and equipment needed for separate loading of bulk bags into standalone conditioner, design also minimizes floor space requirements. System employs 2 hydraulic rams with contoured end plates and electric hoist, which includes motorized trolley for loading/unloading.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jan 10, 2007 Hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner loosens bulk solid material that solidifies during storage and shipment, facilitating subsequent material discharge. Available as stand-alone unit or integral component of bulk bag discharger, machine uses 2 hydraulic rams with contoured end plates to press opposing sides of bulk bags. Optional hydraulically actuated, variable-height turntable allows in-frame bag rotation and conditioning of bulk bags at varying heights.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
May 16, 2006 Material Master(TM) unit features Type 304 stainless steel construction on all product contact surfaces to facilitate cleaning. Seal-Master(TM) bag spout access chamber provides ergonomic spout access, while Flo-Master(TM) massaging system promotes positive material flow. Fully integrated pivoting vibratory feeder, which delivers product to 2 existing process tanks, is pivoted into position with one hand and has variable speed controls.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Feb 15, 2006 Equipped with Allen-Bradley PLC and color PanelView operator interface, Material Master Powerfill(TM) promotes filling efficiency with features such as bag support carriage and fill head that lower to programmed operator height then rotate for reach-free bag connection. Bag inflation, densification, and filling is automated, as is bag spout and strap release. After bag advances to check scale and its filled weight is checked, it advances to powered discharge conveyor.

FormPak, Inc.    Saint Louis, MO 63133
Jan 11, 2006 Multi-tilting conveyor bed enables automatic ejection of full bulk bags from holder arm style filling frames. Incorporating air bladders and hinges, design eliminates need to drop entire fill head and holder arm assembly. Product is adjustable by one operator, without tools or lifts, and can be integrated into existing holder arm style machines to make them automatic discharge units.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Feb 25, 2005 Available as stand-alone unit, with forklift or hoist load, custom-designed Bulk Bag Conditioning Systems return materials hardened and/or lumpy materials to dischargeable state within minutes. Conditioner features 2 hydraulically actuated compression plates mounted on opposing sides that break up material which hardened or developed lumps inside bulk bags. Systems are also offered as modular section in Material Masterâ„¢ Bulk Bag Discharger.

Flexicon Corporation    Bethlehem, PA 18020 8006
Jun 10, 2004 BFC Series bulk bag weigh batching system feeds ingredients to central weigh hopper at mezzanine level via 4 flexible screw conveyors and transports pre-weighed batches to downstream blender using pneumatic conveying system. Bulk bag dischargers feature cantilevered I-beam with electric hoist and trolley, and are equipped with FLOW-FLEXERâ„¢ bag activators, surge hopper, system controller, and software. System components are available in carbon or stainless steel.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Jul 01, 2003 Material Masterâ„¢ bulk bag conditioning system hydraulically conditions bulk bags to break up material which has hardened or developed lumps during transit and/or storage. Product is offered as stand-alone unit with forklift or hoist load or as modular section in company's Material Masterâ„¢ Bulk Bag Discharger. Equipment is custom engineered to accommodate user-specific application requirements.