Bag rip-and-tip dump stations for bag emptying
Efficiently manage bag emptying operations with advanced dust containment and material separation, ensuring precise discharging and contamination prevention for a variety of powder and granulate products.

Efficiently Empties and Contains Dust During Bag Handling
The RNT 180 Bag Rip-And-Tip Dump Station from Volkmann is tailored for demanding applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and additive manufacturing industries. This station excels in efficient bag emptying and dust containment, ensuring cleanliness and safety in material handling. Its modular design can be configured with an internal grille for bag support, an optional screen to prevent contamination, and a dust hood with door for optimal dust control. The RNT 180 integrates seamlessly into existing operations, whether manual or automated, and is capable of handling various materials, including powders and granulates. Constructed from stainless steel 316L, it offers high corrosion resistance and complies with stringent industry standards. Additionally, it provides options for nitrogen execution for maintaining quality in sensitive environments. Maintenance is streamlined with integrated filtration and dust recovery systems, ensuring prolonged operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhances operational cleanliness with effective dust containment and recovery.
- Customizable to fit specific process needs with modular components.
- Corrosion-resistant construction ensures durability in harsh environments.
- Supports compliance with industry-specific safety and quality standards.
- Streamlines material handling, reducing manual labor and potential contamination.
- Applications
- Wet materials,Food industry,Chemical industry,Additive manufacturing,Granulates,Powder,Dusty products,Industrial materials,Bagged materials,Pharmaceutical industry
- End products
- Detergent powders,Spice blends,Coffee blends,Pharmaceutical tablets,Food flavoring mixes,Polymer powders,Metal additive powders,Plastic granules,Chemical resins,Protein powder,Sugar granules,Cement additives
- Steps before
- Bag loading,Bag preparation,Bag inspection
- Steps after
- Dust recovery,Material conveying,Filling volume extension,Material agitation,Fluidization
- Input ingredients
- bagged materials,powder,dusty product,granulate
- Output ingredients
- empty bags,end product,discharged material
- Market info
- Volkmann is known for manufacturing vacuum conveying systems, specializing in pneumatic conveying of bulk materials. Their reputation for innovative and reliable equipment solutions in various industries positions them as a trusted provider for engineered-to-order material handling systems.
- Bag types
- Dusty product bags,contained bags
- Filling volume range
- 30–500+ litres
- Modular design
- Yes
- Dust control
- Dust hood with door
- Filtration system
- Integrated filtration and dust recovery
- Material compatibility
- Stainless steel 316L
- Lump breaker integration
- Yes
- Nitrogen operation
- Optional
- Working Mechanism
- Rip and Tip for bag emptying
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Integrated Steps
- Bag Feed,Dust Recovery,Empty Bag Compaction
- Containment Level
- Optional containment with dust hood
- Material Transfer Method
- Conveyor Belt
- Nitrogen Usage
- Optional for quality or safety
- CIP/SIP
- Manual or integrated cleaning
- Cleaning Method
- Dust hood with filtration system
- Modular Design
- Configurable with shelves,screens,dust hoods
- Filling Volume Range
- 30 to >500 litres
- Abrasion resistance
- Stainless steel 316L
- Biological compatibility
- Yes (with food/pharmaceutical grade standards)
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High (316L stainless steel)
- Density/particle size
- Varied (accommodates different particle sizes)
- Cleanability
- High (designed for easy cleaning)
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Filling volume
- 30–500+ litres
- Discharge method
- Conveyor belt
- Material
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Modular design
- Yes
- Containment options
- Dust hood with door
- Dust hood
- Available / Not available
- Filling volume options
- 30 to >500 litres
- Containment
- Yes
- Modular design
- Yes
- Material construction
- Stainless steel 316L
- Nitrogen capability
- Available upon request
- Shelves for bag handling
- Yes
- Screen for contamination prevention
- Optional
- Filtration system
- Integrated with dust recovery
- Bag compactor
- Available