Description
Drum tipper - Drum discharging system - DrumFlow® 04
The drum tipper allows a completely confined emptying by capping and tight connection. This equipment is suitable for the handling of chemicals.

A mechanized roller conveyor transfers the drum onto the unloading station, where positioning stops are integrated. The operator can start the tipping cycle once the drum is securely in position. The capping cycle consists of lowering the docking cone over the top of the drum. The drum is then clamped between the tray and the docking cone. Security bars internally attached to the cone prevent the inner liner from turning over during tipping.
The tipping cycle then rotates the whole drum + docking cone with drain chute. This tipping mechanism is driven by the secondary cylinder. The whole tipping assembly then comes into contact with the rubber stops provided for this purpose.
The outlet of the drain chute is completely vertical at the end of tilting cycle as it enters a socket joint, located on the powder inlet of the hopper. Once emptied, the tipping assembly returns to its starting position. A push cylinder allows the drum to be transferred to the motorized conveyor.
The entire drum tipper can be installed inside a safety enclosure, which can prevent the start of the tipping cycle if an access door to the enclosure is open. This enclosure cabin also optimizes the dust containment of the unloading station. It is also possible to install a glove box to allow the opening of the drums without entering the cabin.
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Rate1
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Containment5
Equipment advantages
- Total dust containment
- No drum handling by operators
- Applications for CMR toxic materials
Media
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Drum tipping - DrumFlow®04
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Dumping of bulk materials from drums
Drum tipper with capping head for containment.

Drumflow 04 - Tipping over & sealed capping
Emptying by tilting and capping the drum.

Powder drum discharging
The capping of the drum is done by raising the frame on the containment cone.

Automated drum tipping
Automated drum turner on a carbonate packaging line.

Drum discharging - Drumflow 04
The containment chamber of the drum tipper is the guarantee of a healthy working atmosphere.

Drumflow 03 - Tipping over
Drum tipper with cabin for containment during the unloading operation

Drum discharging system
Capping and tilting for contained connection and discharging

Contained drum emptying
Glove box for drum discharging station to protect the operator from possible toxic powders.

ATEX Drum discharging
The tight capping of the DrumFlow® 04 drum emptying system ensures a safe and healthy installation.

Drum manipulator
The drum manipulator is used to move drums and barrels safely without any effort on the part of the operator.

Drum conveyor
Automated deconditioning line for animal flour stored in drums.

Industrial drum tipper
The maximum loading capacity of the drum tipper is 250 kg.

Drum discharging
Our handling systems make it easy to lift drums, turn drums over and empty drums.

Automatic drum discharging
The containment of the drum emptying station ensures a healthy working atmosphere.

Tipping head barrel
The operator can completely or partially empty the contents of the drums into the hoppers, reactors or manholes of industrial mixers.
Features
Technical specification
Examples of results obtained:
Rate | 1 drum / 4-5 min |
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Capacity | 550 lbs per drum |
Manufacturing materials | Painted steel/stainless steel structure |
Inclination | Up to 180° |
Tilting of the drum | Electric motor 7,5 kW |
Drum capping | Pneumatic cylinder with overpressure leak test |
Connection to the drain | By low pressure inflatable seal |
Butterfly drain valve | DN150 |
Flow aid | Fluidizer on drain cone, vibrator on cone and drum bottom |
Operation cycle:
Step 1: Positioning of the drum on the roller conveyor and tipping cradle
Step 2: Capping of the drum by mounting and clamping on the cradle and the containment cone. Internal forks inside the docking cone prevent the reversal of the inner liner.
Step 3: Tipping of the drum
Step 4: Connection of the docking cone discharge chute to collection hopper by inflatable seal and butterfly isolation valves.
Example of installation


Case studies
CASE STUDIES WITH THIS EQUIPMENT
Bag and drum handling
Processed powder: Potassium Bi-Fluoride - Drum and bag handling in the nuclear sector: 50 lbs. kraft paper bags with an inner liner and 90kg drums with an inner liner.Energy
Contained discharge of chemical powder
Processed powder: sodium methylate - Contained discharge of chemical powder - The process consists in safely unloading drums containing sodium methylate in a Class 1 / Division 2 hazardous environment...Chemical