- Typical capacity
- For this class of mobile hopper, capacities commonly range from 50 litres to 500 litres, with 100 litres being a common mid-range size.
- Construction material
- Units of this type are typically constructed from 304 or 316 grade stainless steel, suitable for hygienic applications.
- Mobility
- Commonly features swivel castors, often with brakes, for easy repositioning within a facility.
- Discharge mechanism
- Typically features a bottom outlet, which may be a simple gate valve, butterfly valve, or slide valve, depending on the material.
- Footprint
- The footprint for a 100L mobile hopper is generally compact, designed to fit in various production environments without requiring significant dedicated space.
- Power supply
- This type of passive mobile hopper typically requires no external power supply, unless fitted with an integrated feeder or agitator, which would commonly be 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase.