San Franciscan Roaster Company - Combo Bin Dumper

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for transferring bulk ingredients such as fruit, vegetables, or meat from large bins into processing lines.
• Commonly employed in bakeries for tipping flour or sugar from combo bins into mixers.
• Utilised in snack food production to load raw materials into hoppers or conveyors.
• Applicable in dairy operations for emptying cheese blocks or other solid ingredients.
• Found in pet food manufacturing for handling and transferring bulk dry or wet ingredients.

Typical Specifications

Typical lifting capacity

For this class of equipment, lifting capacities commonly range from 500 kg to over 2000 kg, depending on the specific model and customisation.

Typical tip height

Units are typically custom-built to achieve tip heights from 1.5 metres up to 4 metres or more, aligning with receiving equipment.

Construction material

Commonly constructed from 304 or 316 grade stainless steel for food and pharmaceutical applications, or mild steel for less stringent environments.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with varying amperage depending on motor size.

Drive mechanism

Units of this type commonly utilise a robust chain drive system for lifting and tipping operations.

Safety features

Typically includes fully enclosed safety guarding, emergency stop buttons, and interlocks to prevent operation when guards are open.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of containers can this dumper handle?

  This equipment is designed to handle various containers, including standard combo bins, drums, and palletainers. Customisation is often available for other specific container types.

• Is this dumper suitable for washdown environments?

• Can the tip height be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for a combo bin dumper?

• Are there options for mobile or stationary units?