New TIP-TITE Drum Dumpers Feature Integral Flexible Screw Conveyor for Dust-free Processes

Flexicon Corporation Jun 29, 2018

Press Release Summary:

Flexicon Corporation introduces TIP-TITE® drum dumpers that volumetrically feed the bulk material from drums into downstream processes free of dust. The unit accommodates drums from 30 to 55 gal, weighing up to 750 lb and measuring 36 to 48 in. in height. The drum dumper is constructed from carbon steel with durable industrial finishes and material contact surfaces of stainless steel. It is ideal for food, dairy, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Original Press Release:

Drum Dumper with Integral Flexible Screw Conveyor

Bethlehem, PA--------A new TIP-TITE® Drum Dumper with integral flexible screw conveyor allows volumetric feeding of bulk material from drums into downstream processes free of dust.

A hydraulic cylinder raises and seats the drum rim against a discharge cone, after which a second hydraulic cylinder tips the drum to an angle of 45, 60 or 90 degrees with a motion-dampening feature. At full rotation, a pneumatically-actuated slide gate valve opens and charges the conveyor, which meters the material volumetrically according to infinitely adjustable user controls.

As the flexible screw rotates, it self-centers within the tube, providing ample clearance between the screw and the tube wall to eliminate or minimize grinding. The flexible screw is top-driven beyond the point at which the material exits the conveyor, preventing contact with bearings or seals.

The conveyor transports bulk materials from sub-micron powders to large pellets, while the gentle rolling action of material prevents the separation of blends.

The rugged inner screw is the only moving part contacting material, resulting in reduced maintenance and increased reliability. A broad range of screws with specialized geometries is available to handle free- and non-free-flowing materials, including products that pack, cake or smear in other types of conveyors.

The unit accommodates drums from 30 to 55 gal (114 to 208 litres) weighing up to 750 lb (340 kg) and measuring 36 to 48 in. (915 to 1220 mm) in height.

An optional pneumatically-actuated vibrator on the discharge cone promotes complete evacuation of non-free-flowing materials.

The drum dumper is available constructed of carbon steel with durable industrial finishes, with material contact surfaces of stainless steel, or in all-stainless steel finished to food, dairy, pharmaceutical or industrial standards.

The company also manufactures high-lift drum dumpers, drum fillers, box/container dumpers, bulk bag dischargers, bulk bag conditioners, bulk bag fillers, flexible screw conveyors, tubular cable conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, bag dump stations, weigh batching and blending systems, and engineered plant-wide bulk handling systems with automated controls.