Sanitary bulk bag unloader for powdered products

Efficiently manage powder discharge with enhanced dust control and streamline bag handling in your production line using a robust, customizable bulk bag unloader designed for challenging materials.

Efficiently Unloads and Transfers Bulk Powders

The RELCO® Bulk Bag Unloader from Kovalus Separation Solutions stands out for its adaptable design tailored for USDA sanitary applications. It’s engineered to handle a wide range of powder materials, ensuring efficient unloading with minimal dust. The system incorporates a sanitary receptor tube with dual pneumatic cylinders for precise spout clamping, enhanced by a vibrating bag pan to promote consistent powder flow. Its robust construction supports a 2,500-pound capacity, accommodating various bag sizes. Suitable for industries like dairy, food, and beverage, it facilitates the handling of end-products like milk powder, whey protein, and baking mixes. Optional features such as a hoist and monorail system, dual-bag massagers, and loss-in-weight batching support integration into existing production lines. Constructed from stainless steel, it meets stringent sanitary requirements while ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. This unloader not only improves throughput but also maintains operational efficiency with features like a dust collection port and manually-operated iris valve for controlled changeovers. Customization options and engineering support are available to meet unique processing needs across diverse industrial sectors.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by ensuring consistent powder flow with minimal dust contamination.
  • Increases operational versatility with customizable configurations for various bag sizes and materials.
  • Reduces labor and changeover time with easy-to-use hoist and monorail system options.
  • Supports high sanitary standards vital for food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Minimizes material loss through robust spill control and dust management features.

General


Applications
Food,Sour gas,Environmental,Gas,Textile,Automotive,Beverage,Oil,Biogas,Metals refining,General industrial,Pulp,Mining,Paper,Life sciences,Dairy
End products
Baking mixes,Detergent powders,Infant formula,Pharmaceutical powders,Environmental remediation agents,Instant tea,Beverage powders,Textile dye powders,Automotive compound additives,Whey protein,Coffee creamer,Sugar substitutes,Milk powder,Pulp slurry additives,Pet food kibble,Fertilizer granules,Paper coating materials,Protein supplements,Industrial chemicals,Cement additives
Steps before
Drying,Blending,Gassing
Steps after
Packing,Powder Gassing
Input ingredients
bulk bags,powdered materials,difficult flowing materials
Output ingredients
unloaded powder,discharged bulk materials,less free-flowing products
Market info
Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
2,500 pounds
Bag size compatibility
Wide variety
Vibration motor
Tandem vibration isolators
Automation
Manual pneumatic cylinders
Powder discharge method
Vibrating bag pan and optional massagers
Hoist type
Motorized two-ton metric
Hoist control
Four-button pendant

Operating Characteristics


Modular Design
Upper and lower frames can be oriented independently
Automation Level
Manual pneumatic cylinders
Vibration Mechanism
Stainless Steel Vibration Bag Pan with vibration motor
Bag Massaging
Dual-Bag Massagers operated via pneumatic air cylinders
Changeover Facilitation
Manually operated iris valve
Dust Control
Dust collection port within enclosure
Hoisting System
Optional Hoist and Monorail System
Load Capacity
2,500-pound
Bag Size Compatibility
Variety of bag sizes

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
USDA sanitary applications
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless Steel Construction
Density/particle size
Variety of difficult,less free-flowing products

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact,modular layout
Frame Material
Stainless Steel
Frame Type
Modular,stainless steel frame
Machine Capacity
2,500-pound
Bag Size Compatibility
Various sizes compatible
Discharge Method
Vibration pan and optional massagers
Dust Control
Enclosure with dust port
Bag Clamp
Dual manual pneumatic cylinders
Spout Clamp Operation
Manual pneumatic cylinders
Spill Control
4-inch-high sideboards
Hoist and Trolley
Optional,motorized two-ton
Vibration Isolation
Tandem vibration isolators
Iris Valve
Manual operation for tie-offs
Upper Module
Optional for hoist/monorail

Custom Options


Bag spout seal
Dual-over-center latches
Bag size compatibility
Variety of sizes
Vibration pan
Stainless Steel mounted to tandem vibration isolators
Bag massagers
Dual-bag massagers with pneumatic cylinders
Hoist and Monorail System
Optional upper module
Dust collection
Integrated dust port
Sanitary receptor tube
Dual manually-operated,air-assisted cylinders
Manual iris valve
For partial bag tie-offs
Bag lift adapter
Optional stainless steel adapter
Hoist module
Single or dual with high-speed,low-profile motorized hoist and trolley system
Loss-in-weight package
Load cells,controls package and outlet shutoff valve
Batching system
Possible with volumetric feeder