Pharmaceutical Drum Tipper

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring pharmaceutical powders or granules from drums into processing equipment such as blenders, granulators, or tablet presses.
• Loading ingredients into hoppers or reactors in a controlled manner, minimising dust and product loss.
• Emptying waste materials from drums in a contained and efficient process.
• Feeding packaging lines with bulk pharmaceutical products from drums.
• Integrating into automated production lines for consistent material handling.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, drum capacities typically range from 50 kg to 250 kg, or 100 litres to 400 litres.

Tipping height

Units of this type commonly offer tipping heights between 1500 mm and 3000 mm, suitable for various receiving vessels.

Power supply

Pharmaceutical drum tippers typically operate on a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with pneumatic actuation also being prevalent.

Construction material

Equipment for pharmaceutical use is typically constructed from 304 or 316L stainless steel for contact parts and framework, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.

Footprint

The footprint for a drum tipper of this nature commonly requires an area of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus operational clearance.

Safety features

Commonly found safety features include interlocked guarding, emergency stop buttons, and controlled lowering mechanisms.

Drum types accepted

Units are typically designed to handle standard drums, often with interchangeable cradles for different diameters or heights.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the typical lead time for a used pharmaceutical drum tipper?

  Lead times for used equipment can vary significantly. It is best to contact the seller directly to ascertain availability and dispatch times for this specific unit.

• Are spare parts readily available for unknown manufacturer models?

• What kind of installation is required for a drum tipper?

• Can this unit be modified for different drum sizes?

• What maintenance is typically required for a pharmaceutical drum tipper?