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For automated and safe big bag unloading, specially designed for handling sensitive powders in confined spaces.
The EasyFlow EF500 OEB big bag unloading station from Palamatic Process is a state-of-the-art automated solution for unloading powdered and granulated products, while ensuring a high level of containment for the protection of operators.
Optimized Safety and Ergonomics in Confined Environments
Specifically designed to meet the demands of industrial environments requiring strict dust emission control, this station ensures efficient emptying while adhering to OEB (Occupational Exposure Band) standards. It is ideal for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, where safety and quality in handling are critical.
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Advantages of the EasyFlow EF500 OEB Station
Secure Containment
The containment design of the EasyFlow EF500 OEB station is specifically engineered to limit operator exposure to potentially harmful dust. This model meets OEB3 and OEB4 containment standards, ensuring maximum protection through robust sealing systems, airtight gaskets, and dust capture technologies. These features safeguard personnel and enable contamination-free material handling.
Ergonomics and Efficiency
The EasyFlow EF500 OEB station optimizes operator comfort through adapted lifting systems and intuitive controls. It is also designed for easy cleaning, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. These features help minimize downtime and improve productivity while addressing the specific requirements of each industry.
Versatility of Use
The EasyFlow EF500 OEB station accommodates a wide range of big bag types and sizes, offering exceptional flexibility. This model can handle sensitive products and fine powders, making it suitable for various industries. Optional liner-cutting devices can be integrated to facilitate the handling of lined bags, which are common in the pharmaceutical sector.
How the EasyFlow EF500 OEB Station Works
Steps for Emptying Big Bags
The emptying process using the EasyFlow EF500 OEB station involves simple and secure steps:
- Positioning: The big bag is placed on the station using lifting systems. The support structure keeps the bag upright for optimal unloading.
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Opening the bag: A secure opening is performed, allowing controlled flow of powders without releasing dust into the environment.
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Unloading: Powders are smoothly and securely discharged into production equipment.
Containment Technologies
Integrated containment technologies, such as airtight gloves, sealing gaskets, and dust capture systems, ensure a confined environment throughout the emptying process. These features reduce the risk of fine particle dispersion in the workspace, ensuring enhanced safety.
Equipment advantages
- Secure Containment
- Ergonomics and Efficiency
- Versatility of Use
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100% automated gripper
The hydraulic gripper for big bag emptying is 100% automated.
Hydraulic emptying clamp with 2 synchronized arms
Automatic handling of bulk bags, such as big bags, by the automatic gripper for delivery to the cracking hopper, ensuring optimized decompaction and emptying.
Bulk bag breaker
The big bag piercing tip enables unloading without human intervention (100% automated).
Features
Industrial Applications of the EasyFlow EF500 OEB Station
The EasyFlow EF500 OEB station is used across various industrial sectors:
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Secure unloading of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) with strict containment.
- Chemical Industry: Emptying of chemicals and toxic substances requiring a high level of containment.
- Food Industry: Handling of sensitive powders where dust control is essential to maintain product quality.
Each sector demands reliable solutions to handle potentially hazardous materials while protecting operators from health risks. The EasyFlow EF500 OEB meets these needs perfectly.
Technical Specifications of the EasyFlow EF500 OEB
| Features | Details |
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| Capacity | 1 to 25 big bags per hour |
| Materials | Painted steel, 304L stainless steel, 316L stainless steel |
| Finishes | RAL 9006, bead blasted, electropolished |
| Installed Energy Requirements |
- Pneumatic 6 bar - Hydraulic - Electrical 400 V - 50Hz - 5 to 10 kW |
| Equipment Dimensions | Adjustable based on configuration |
| Dust Extraction Capacity | 2,000 m³/h (optional) |
| Maximum Bulk Bag Dimensions | 1,100 x 1,100 x 1,200 mm |
| Lifting Capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Bag Handling | Hydraulic clamp with two synchronized arms |
| Load Capacity | Up to 1,500 kg |
| Containment Standards | OEB3 to OEB4 |
| Accessories | Cutting systems, dust extraction systems |
These specifications ensure the equipment complies with the stringent requirements of industries prioritizing safety and quality.
Options and Accessories for the EasyFlow EF500 OEB Station
Safety Accessories
Additional safety options are available for the EasyFlow EF500 OEB, including:
- Integrated gloves for contact-free handling.
- Safety lock systems.
- Isolation hoods to further protect operators from powders.
Adaptation Accessories
The station can be equipped with various discharge spouts to accommodate different bulk bag formats. Additionally, a dust extraction system can be added to ensure a clean workspace and reduce the risk of inhaling fine particles.
Options
Available options
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dedusting ring big bag discharge station Dust collection ring
It helps to minimize dust emissions. The dedusting ring is mounted on the tray. It consists of a split tubing and two connection connections for dust removal. A manually operated damper adjusts or closes the suction flow.
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Big bag compactor
It helps reduce the volume of waste and keep a healthy and dust free atmosphere.
The big bag compactors collect and compress all types of big bags, while eliminating most of the dust by installing a connection to the sewerage system.
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Lump breaker
Our lump breakers present the ideal solution for crushing materials that tend to make lumps.
The device makes it possible to break the lumps that are created during the production or transport processes of the friable materials in powder or in grains. See the range of Palamatic Process lump breakers.
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Big bag massage system
Massage flow aid system: the cylinders break the vaults and break the mass accumulation.
Heavily dimensioned pneumatic cylinders installed in the lower part of the big bag break the vaults and break the mass accumulation (2, 4 or 6 cylinders depending on the type of product).
Possible alternative: vibrating tray: removal tray implanted on silentblocs with vibrating motor to optimize the emptying of certain products. The massage solution can be offered as an independent equipment to prepare big bags mass before emptying.
Case studies
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