The process-specific sanitary bulk-container dumper from this company is constructed to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) guidelines for cleanability, with design features that proactively facilitate thorough cleaning and reduce target cleaning times. The features include elimination of internal angles, corners and dead spaces to avoid accumulation of contaminants. The sanitary container dumper has lift carriage capacity in excess of 2,500 lb per 135-deg rotation. Hermetically sealed connectors and components are protected from corrosion and high temperatures. The unit has machine guarding that permits pass-through of materials while preventing operators from coming in contact with machine hazards. — National Bulk Equipment Inc., Holland, Mich.
A container dumper specifically designed for sanitary processes
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