Flexicon TIP-TITE Container Dumper

The TIP-TITE Box Dumper from Flexicon is designed to provide dust-free transfer of bulk solid materials from boxes or other rigid containers into downstream processes. A key feature is its light curtain — a non-contact safety device that replaces traditional safety lock doors.

As a result, a single operator can load the dumper via fork truck without leaving the vehicle, eliminating the need to repeatedly dismount, remount and reposition the fork truck during loading, helping speed production cycles.

Once loaded in the dumper, the box is hydraulically raised to seat against a discharge hood. The assembly is then hydraulically elevated and tipped until the spout of the discharge hood mates with a gasketed receiving ring on the lid of the receiving bin. The light curtain automatically stops the dumper’s motion if someone enters the hazard zone. Once the hood is properly positioned, the operator activates a pneumatically actuated slide gate, enabling material to flow into downstream processing equipment.

The receiving platform accommodates boxes measuring 915 to 1220 mm per side and 914 to 1321 mm in height.

A wire mesh enclosure provides additional operator protection from moving parts. All hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical functions, including a programmable HMI, are housed in a NEMA 4 control box suitable for washdown with water or mild solvents.

The system is available in carbon steel with durable industrial coatings and stainless steel material contact surfaces; or in all stainless steel, constructed and finished to food, dairy or pharmaceutical standards.