San Franciscan Roaster Company - Dough Tub Tipper

Applications & Use Cases

• Transferring dough from tubs into mixers or hoppers in bakeries.
• Loading ingredients from bulk containers into processing lines in food factories.
• Tipping waste or by-products into disposal units in food manufacturing.
• Handling and transferring powders or granular materials in pharmaceutical production.
• Emptying large bins of raw materials into smaller feed systems.

Typical Specifications

Typical lifting capacity

Units in this class commonly handle loads from 100 kg up to several tonnes, with custom designs often exceeding standard capacities.

Typical tip height

Commonly ranges from 1.5 metres to over 3 metres, depending on the receiving vessel's height.

Power supply

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

Construction material

Often manufactured from 304 or 316-grade stainless steel for food and pharmaceutical applications, or mild steel for less stringent environments.

Drive mechanism

Units commonly feature hydraulic or chain-driven lifting mechanisms for robust and controlled operation.

Footprint

The base footprint typically ranges from 1.5m x 1.5m to 2.5m x 2.5m, varying with capacity and tip height.

Safety features

Units commonly include fully enclosed safety guarding, emergency stop buttons, and interlocks to prevent operation during unsafe conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of containers can this tipper handle?

  Dough tub tippers are typically designed to handle standard dough tubs, bins, drums, and palletainers. Customisation for specific container types is often available.

• Is this equipment suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a dough tub tipper?

• Can the tip height be adjusted?

• What are the typical lead times for a new dough tub tipper?