General - General - 400lb Dump Buggies

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for temporary storage and transport of meat, poultry, and other food ingredients within processing facilities.
• Ideal for batching ingredients for mixers, grinders, and other processing machinery.
• Suitable for collecting waste products and off-cuts during food preparation.
• Utilised in bakeries for dough handling and ingredient staging.
• Employed in confectionery production for moving bulk ingredients and finished products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Units of this type are commonly designed for a nominal capacity of 400lb (approximately 180-200 kg).

Material

Typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability.

Mobility

Commonly fitted with heavy-duty castors, often with two fixed and two swivel, for ease of movement.

Design

Features a tapered or sloped front for efficient dumping and often includes reinforced rims.

Hygiene

Designed with smooth, crevice-free surfaces for easy cleaning and to meet food safety standards. Water-tight construction is a key feature for liquid or semi-liquid contents.

Compatibility

Often designed to be compatible with standard buggy lifters and tippers for automated emptying.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are 400lb dump buggies typically used for in a food processing environment?

  These buggies are primarily used for the hygienic transport and temporary storage of bulk food ingredients, such as meat, poultry, and other raw materials, between different processing stages. They are also suitable for batching and waste collection.

• Are these buggies suitable for liquids or semi-liquid products?

• What material are these buggies typically made from?

• Can these buggies be easily cleaned?

• Are these buggies compatible with lifting equipment?

• What is the typical footprint of a 400lb dump buggy?