Block-Buster bulk-bag conditioner from Flexicon
New device for loosening materials prone to solidification in bulk bags during storage and shipment
THE new Block-Buster bulk-bag conditioner from Flexicon, which has been, purpose built for mining and quarrying applications, is designed to loosen filter cake, ammonium nitrate, lime and other materials that can solidify in bulk bags during storage and shipment.
A hydraulically actuated turntable allows automated in-frame bag rotation and conditioning of bulk bags at variable heights. Two hydraulic rams drive contoured conditioning plates against opposite sides of the bulk bag to crush and loosen compacted material, promoting flow and allowing bulk-bag unloaders to discharge the contents through bag spouts.
The number and pressure of hydraulic ram actuations, the height of the turntable, and the degree of rotation are all user-programmable, whilst an optional cantilevered I-beam with motorized hoist and trolley allows loading and unloading of bulk bags without the use of a forklift.
The ultra-heavy-duty unit is offered in stationary or mobile configurations designed for interior or exterior installations, and is available as a diesel- or electric-powered unit, with system controller and hydraulic pump mounted on the exterior of the safety cage or remotely.
The conditioner, which is fully enclosed on all four sides for operator safety and includes full-height interlocked doors, is recommended for heavy-duty applications involving dense, abrasive, lumpy materials prone to solidifying to the point where pneumatically actuated flow-promotion accessories integral to bulk bag dischargers are inefficient or completely ineffective.
The Block-Buster bulk-bag conditioner is offered as a stand-alone unit or integrated with Flexicon’s Bulk-Out bulk-bag discharging systems.
