Big bag emptying station for powder handling

Ensure safe and efficient powder discharge with precision containment, adaptable to dynamic processing requirements and varying bulk material forms.

Safely Discharges and Contains Bulk Powder

The Big Bag Emptying Station from De Dietrich Process Systems is engineered to provide secure and controlled discharge of powders across pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and specialty chemical industries. This station excels in managing the emptying process through its automated tensioning and fluidizing hoppers, ensuring efficient flow. With compatibility for various bag sizes, it seamlessly integrates with existing processes, supporting both batch and continuous operations. Precision weighing is maintained through integrated load cells for accurate material handling. Safety and containment are prioritized with dust-free spouts and options for high containment cabinets. It complies with industry standards for hazardous environments and offers versatile customization to fit unique plant requirements, making it suitable for use in pre-processing to packaging stages. Designed for easy maintenance, its construction supports CIP systems, providing hygienic operations tailored for demanding production environments.

Benefits

  • Ensures high safety standards with dust-free, contained powder discharge.
  • Adapts to multiple bag sizes, minimizing material waste and operational downtime.
  • Enhances process efficiency with automated bag tensioning and material flow mechanisms.
  • Allows precise inventory control with integrated weighing and batch monitoring.
  • Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, reducing production interruptions.

General


Applications
Green chemistry,Specialty chemicals,Agricultural chemicals,Fine chemicals,Detergents,Biopharmaceuticals,Plant-based ingredients,Pigments,Precious metal,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Detergent powders,Agrochemical powders,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Chemical intermediates,Precious metal powders,Natural extracts,Specialty chemical compounds,Biopharmaceutical bulk products,Pigment powders,Essential oils
Steps before
Powder blending,Grinding,Mixing,Material transport
Steps after
Weighing,Batching,Reactor feeding,Dust containment,Further processing
Input ingredients
Big Bag,Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC),raw products,intermediate products,consolidated powders
Output ingredients
discharged powder,processed materials
Market info
De Dietrich is renowned for manufacturing high-quality engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment, specializing in chemical process systems, glass-lined reactors, and filtration technologies, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and safety in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Technical Specifications


Material flow promotion
Massaging arms
Hopper type
Fluidising
Hoist type
Pneumatic or electric
Load monitoring
Load cells
Bag size adaptability
Various sizes
Control system
PLC and HMI
Containment level
High containment options available
Discharge assistance
Automatic bag tensioning
Dust control
Spout sealing clamp
De-lumping capability
In-Line de-lumping/milling
Bag crushing
Integrated hydraulic crusher
Weighing method
Loss-in-weight measurement
Bag type
Big Bag / Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Pneumatic or electric hoist/trolley
Integration
Seamless with other equipment
CIP Principles
Cleanable in place (CIP)
Batch vs continuous operation
Batch or gravity feed
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Adaptable to many bag sizes
Energy efficiency
Suitable for hazardous area
Cleaning method
CIP

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Customizable depending on space
Bag sizes
Adaptable to various sizes
Discharge method
Pneumatic or gravity feed
Containment housing
Dust-free bag outlet spout sealing clamp
Load cells
For batch weight monitoring
Integrated runway beam
For hoist/trolley usage
Material flow promotion
Massage arms
Fluidising hopper
To address bridging and ratholing
Automatic bag tensioning
Assists discharge
Hydraulic bag crusher
For compacted products
High containment cabinet
For potent products

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC and HMI
Bag size adaptability
Many bag sizes and designs
Integration possibilities
Compatibility with Powder Pump or Glass Lined Reactor
Containment options
High containment cabinet available
Material flow assistance
Massaging arms and fluidising hopper
Load measurement
Load cells for batch weight monitoring