National Bulk Equipment sanitary-specific bag dump station

National Bulk Equipment’s sanitary-specific bag dump station is designed to be compliance-ready at start-up and to ensure optimal compliance contribution during operation and cleaning in sanitary applications.

The construction of the station meets the FDA, cGMP definition for product safety and cleanability according to 21CFR110.40, with features including a single-sheet, hopper-and-hood design formed of 304-2b stainless steel; the elimination of joint flanges where material build-up can occur; quick disconnects for utilities; tool-less grate and filter removal; and single-step reassembly to speed up inspection and return to service. The 32 Ra finish on all internal and external welds resists material accumulation and improves product release, while a food-grade, MERV 11 efficiency (ASHRAE 52.2) filtration system protects personnel and facilities from migrant dust release. A large, 42″ operator access area promotes proper operator interaction posture.

The sanitary-specific design of the bag dump station provides a higher OCC than repurposed, general-industry bag dump station designs by reducing the process material’s exposure to contaminants, meeting or reducing cleaning time targets, facilitating validation and inspection and ensuring compatibility with sanitary facility design principles.