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Bulk Bag Unloading Equipment

Efficient Material Handling 

A bulk bag unloader, also known as a Super Sack unloader, FIBC unloader (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container), or Bulk Bag Discharger, is designed to safely and efficiently unload large bags containing bulk materials. These bags are typically used to store and transport dry, granular, or powdery substances in industries like food processing, chemicals, agriculture, and construction. 

Benefits of a Bulk Bag Unloader 

► Efficient Unloading: Speed up your unloading process compared to manual methods, reducing time and labor costs. 

► Enhanced Safety: Minimize risks of spills, dust exposure, and contamination with integrated dust collection and sealed discharge systems. 

► Versatility and Flexibility: Accommodates a wide range of bulk bag sizes (up to 4,000 lbs/1814 kg) with adjustable frames and lifting mechanisms. 

► Improved Material Flow: Features like vibration systems, pneumatic flow assistance, and agitators ensure smooth discharge even for clumpy or sticky materials. 

► Automation and Accuracy: Automated discharge control systems ensure consistent flow rates and precision in material handling. 

Models

Hoist and Trolley

  • 1-ton or 2-ton hoists and trolleys are available.
  • Load-tested and certified bag adapters.
bulk bag unloader with a hoist trolley bulk bag

Forklift

  • The bag adaptor is removed and lowered via fork truck for installation of the bulk bag.
  • Target plates on the top of the frame allow the forklift driver to know that the bag adaptor is securely in place.
  • Adjustable frame to accommodate various bag heights.
bulk bag unloader with a helix blue frame

Low Profile

  • Designed for lower headroom applications.
  • Slide rails are located in the center of the frame to allow room for the fork mast.
bulk bag unloader with a low profile bulk bag

Bag Interface

iris valve on a bulk bag unloader

Iris valve

Designed to gently control the discharge of free flowing powders, granules, and pellets while untying the bag. However, the spout cannot close when full of material.

bulk bag unloaders pinch Valve

Pneumatic Pinch Valve

If the bag spout needs to be closed while the material is still in the bag, the Pneumatic Pinch Valve is recommended.

Access Chamber

Used for untying the bag spout. Common for most application, this safety enhancement reduces dust exposure.

Bulk bag unloader with a big bin split into 4 subsections

Bag Splitting Hopper

Pierces the bulk bag as it is lowered into the hopper allowing for material to flow. For single-use bags.

Bulk bag unloader with a posi clamp with a pinch valve

PosiClamp Spout Clamping System

Provides a dust-free seal.

combo spout access bag dump dust collector on a bulk bag unloader

Combo Unloading

Allows for the introduction of small ingredients into the process.

Options

Portable Base

Built with heavy-duty locking casters for safety, our portable base allows for movement from process to process

Loss-in-Weight

Load cell are mounted to the bottom on the frame to monitor material output.

Compact Sieve

A versatile, high capacity, easy clean screening vibratory sieve where space is restricted.

Integral Access Chamber-Dust Collector

Reverse pulse filter cleaning helps keep materials in your process stream instead of removing them to a remote collector.

bulk bag unloader enclosure

Enclosure

Keep your employees safe: prevent exposure to dust and hazardous materials in the workplace

Controls

Our in-house engineering team and panel shop supply standard configurations as well as custom packages for automation process optimization.

Material Flow Enhancers

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Agitator Paddles

Enhance material flow with pneumatic massage paddles that gently lift the bottom of the bulk bags toward the spout, aiding material discharge.

bulk bag unloader side punch

Side Puncher Paddles

Keep materials flowing smoothly with side puncher paddles. Say goodbye to clumping and blockages as these paddles promote continuous material flow, preventing any bridging issues during discharge.

Bulk Bag Uploader just the bin portion

Vibrating Discharge Pan

Frame mounted discharge pan  with rubber vibration dampers and an electric vibrator to aid in material discharge

Why Choose a Hapman Bulk Bag Unloader? 

When it comes to bulk material handling equipment, Hapman stands as an industry leader with a proven track record of excellence. Engineered with precision and built from heavy-duty components, our unloaders accommodate a variety of bag sizes, ensuring flexibility and ease of use across a variety of industries. 

Integrate the Bulk Bag Unloader with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Helix® Flexible Screw Conveyor, PosiPortion™ Feeder, or LumpMaster™ for a complete conveying system.

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Bulk Bag Unloader CAD Configurator

Use the Hapman Configurator for on-demand access to design custom solutions for your application and immediately obtain reference models and drawings.

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Our Bulk Bag Unloaders?

North America

Stephanie Avery

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8215

Email Stephanie Avery

Europe

Damian Maintok

Sales Engineer

+48 607 928 476

Email Damian

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Bulk Bag Fillers https://hapman.com/equipment-and-systems/bag-handling/bulk-bags/bulk-bag-fillers/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:41:16 +0000 http://localhost:10063/?post_type=products&p=505 Designed for Safety, Efficiency, and Precision in Bulk Material Handling  A bulk bag filler is an industrial machine designed to fill large, flexible containers known as bulk bags, FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), or Super Sacks with dry bulk materials. These fillers are commonly used in industries that handle powders, granules, pellets, or other dry […]

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Designed for Safety, Efficiency, and Precision in Bulk Material Handling 

A bulk bag filler is an industrial machine designed to fill large, flexible containers known as bulk bags, FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), or Super Sacks with dry bulk materials. These fillers are commonly used in industries that handle powders, granules, pellets, or other dry bulk products, such as food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and mining.

Benefits of a Bulk Bag Filler: 

► Enhanced Safety and Stability: Bulk bag filler holds the bag securely, preventing tipping and ensuring safe operation. The safety hooks firmly attach the bag loops, while the inflatable bladder on the fill head keeps the fill spout snugly in place. 

► Efficient and Consistent Filling: Designed to work seamlessly with upstream equipment, bag filling machine provides a smooth and controlled material flow, optimizing filling efficiency and reducing product waste. 

► Accurate Weight Control: With precise weight measurement capabilities, FIBC bag filling equipment helps you achieve accurate target weights, ensuring consistent product output. 

► Easy Operation and Maintenance: The simple and intuitive control system allows operators to easily inflate and deflate the bladder, monitor the filling process, and safely release the filled bag onto a pallet with minimal effort. 

Models

Hapman HD Series

  • Handles unlimited bag sizes up to 2 tons of total weight.
  • Forward-traversing, self-locking hooks for easily securing bag loops from the front.
  • Inflatable bladder for maximum dust control.
bulk bag filler

Hapman NT Series

  • Cost-efficient and simplified design.
  • Handles unlimited bag sizes up to 1 ton of total weight.
  • Horizontal arms for bag loops.
bulk bag filler inflator

Greif-Velox VeloVac XL

  • Dust free bulk bag filling of ultra light powders
  • Double the packaged bulk density of light materials like carbon black without damaging microstructure.
  • Proprietary equipment and controls draw a vacuum through the bulk bag while filling, creating the cleanest, most compact and stable bag available.
  • Stability and packing density reduces logistics costs and improves customer satisfaction related to handling.
  • Only one full time ​employee  to ​fill up to 8 FIBC/ hour​
Bulk bag filler VeloVac XL on white

Hapman Options

SafeConnect Traversing Fill Head and Loop Hooks

Brings the fill head and loop hooks forward, to the operator, for easy attachment of the bag spout and loops.

Venturi Bag Inflation System

Inflates the bag to maximize your filling efficiency.

Drum Filler

Adapt our bag filler for drum filling capabilities.

the vibration portion on a Bulk bag filler

Densification Deck

A vibrating deck that ensures the bag will be filled evenly and completely, resulting in a fully filled square bottom increasing the stability of the bag.

Gain-in-Weight System

Utilizes four (4) frame-mounted load cells to weigh the material in the bag.

Tension-Style Load Cells

For hang weighing of the bag.

Frame-Mounted Powered Roller Conveyor

Increase productivity for continuous applications with a roller conveyor.

Greif-Velox Options

Greif Velox VeloVac XL with forklift

XL Standard

The standard VeloVac XL offers automated opening/closing door and rollable platform for FIBC placing and removal.​ FIBCs to be removed with forklift directly from the VeloVac chamber.​

VeloVac XL rendering

XL Plus

The VeloVac XL Plus offers the highest level of automation and safety. Includes:

  • Empty Pallet magazine
  • Infeed and discharge conveyors
  • Automated Bag unloading
  • Shrink Wrapper and Labeling station
  • Highest safety standards with sensors, fencing, and light barriers

Why Choose a Hapman Bulk Bag Filler? 

At Hapman, we understand the challenges of bulk material handling and the importance of safe and efficient bag filling processes. Our Bulk Bag Filler is designed to provide a reliable, user-friendly solution for filling FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), Super Sacks, and other bulk bags. With a robust structural framework that allows full expansion of the bag’s length, width, and depth, our bag filling machine ensures a secure and stable operating condition throughout the filling process. 

Our Bulk Bag Filler seamlessly integrates with upstream equipment to maintain a consistent and accurate material flow, enhancing productivity and minimizing downtime. Whether you’re dealing with powders, granules, or other dry bulk materials, Hapman’s bag filling equipment is engineered to deliver precise and efficient filling every time. 

Integrate the Bulk Bag Filler with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Helix® Flexible Screw Conveyor, Tubular Drag Conveyor, or Vacuum Conveyor for a complete conveying system.  

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About Greif-Velox

Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH sets global standards in the field of packaging machines and is on track to becoming the technology leader in the industry. The company designs and implements innovative bagging machines and filling lines – always focusing on maximum efficiency for the customer. For example, Greif-Velox has revolutionized the bagging of the lightest powders with the VELOVAC gross vacuum packer. In addition, the product portfolio includes palletizing robots to offer complete full-line systems. With customer requirements in focus, the company continues to develop new systems and patents that provide lasting solutions to long-standing problems in the industry. In its nearly 1,000-year corporate history, Greif-Velox has continually demonstrated the three corporate values of efficiency, innovation, and reliability (EIZ). Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH is currently active globally with more than 150 experts in 89 countries.

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Our Bulk Bag Fillers?

North America

Stephanie Avery

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8215

Email Stephanie Avery

Europe

Damian Maintok

Sales Engineer

+48 607 928 476

Email Damian

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Options and Features

Small bag dump station with an a5 bag compactor

Combination Unit

The perfect space-saving solution for businesses looking to optimize their production process. Designed with convenience and efficiency in mind, this unit can be combined with Hapman Bag Dump Stations and Dust Collectors to maximize dust control and containment.

bag compactor access port on a small bag compactors

Bag disposal access ports

Bag disposal access ports allow you to insert bags directly into the compactors from the Bag Dump Stations for maximum dust control.

inside of a small bag compactor

Compaction Plate

Dual pneumatic rams compress empty bags down to an easy-to-manage 4 ft3 bundle.

small bag compactor with a a3 hapman bag

Removable containers and disposable plastic liners.

Designed to help save you time by making it easy to remove the contents from the compactor.

Small bag Compactor with a white side open

Air-operated system

The air-operated system makes the unit safe for explosion-proof or washdown areas and requires only 4.3 SCFM at 80 psi of compressed air per 10-second cycle.

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Our Small Bag Compactors?

North America

Steve Grant

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8223

Email Steve

Europe

Damian Maintok

Sales Engineer

+48 607 928 476

Email Damian

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Small Bag Dump Stations https://hapman.com/equipment-and-systems/bag-handling/small-bags/bag-dump-stations/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:40:55 +0000 http://localhost:10063/?post_type=products&p=504 Minimize exposure to dust with seamless material flow.  A Small Bag Dump Station, also known as a manual dump station, provides a secure and clean way to manually unload small (25-50 lb) bags of bulk powders and granules into your process system. Most commonly the bag dump station will consist of a door, hopper, dust […]

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Minimize exposure to dust with seamless material flow. 

A Small Bag Dump Station, also known as a manual dump station, provides a secure and clean way to manually unload small (25-50 lb) bags of bulk powders and granules into your process system. Most commonly the bag dump station will consist of a door, hopper, dust hood, and can sometimes contain integral dust collection. The dump station will typical sit over other devices such as a rotary air lock, vibrator feeder, screw feeder or conveyors like, tubular drag, flexible screw, or vacuum conveyors, to dose material into the process.  

Benefits of Small Bag Dump Stations: 

  • Enhanced Safety: Significantly reduces worker exposure to harmful dust, protecting employee health and safety. 
  • Cleaner Workplace: Contains dust effectively, maintaining cleanliness and compliance with environmental regulations. 
  • Reduced Material Loss: Prevents costly product spillage by efficiently capturing materials within the enclosed station. 
  • Flexible Dust Collection Options: Offers integral dust collection with built-in filters and blowers or the capability to connect to your facility-wide dust collection system. 

Models

SR Series Dust Collector

  • Side access door provides easy filter removal.
  • Compact, single cartridge filter design.
  • Removable air baffle.

FR Series Dust Collector

  • Designed for non-washdown applications.
  • Dual horizontal cartridge filters.
  • Filter cartridge access door allows for tool-less filter removal.
Small bag dump station being changed

FL Series Dust Collection System

  • For washdown applications.
  • The clean air chamber has a sloped design with a drain port and a quick entry access door.
  • Dual horizontal cartridge filters.
Small bag dump station with an FL model dust collector

GB Series Dust Collection System

  • Provides ultimate protection with heavy-duty gloved access.
  • Handle bags easily with the integral plexiglass viewing window.
  • Dual horizontal cartridge filters.
  • Filter cartridge access door allows for tool-less filter removal.
Series lighter on a small bag dump station

Why Choose a Hapman Small Bag Dump Station ?

When it comes to small bag dump stations, Hapman stands out with over 80 years of trusted expertise in material handling solutions. Our Bag Dump Stations combine superior dust control, robust safety features, and versatile design to seamlessly integrate into your specific process, ensuring efficient operation and lasting performance. Choose Hapman to experience excellence in bulk material handling.

Integrate with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Helix®, PosiPro™ Feeder, or CablePro™ for a complete conveying system. 

Bag Dump with Sifter
Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Our Small Bag Dump Stations?

North America

Steve Grant

Product Specialist

(269) 382-8223

Email Steve

Pawel Pinkosz

Europe

Pawel Pinkosz

Sales Engineer

+48 885 402 222

Email Pawel

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Automated Bag Unloaders https://hapman.com/equipment-and-systems/bag-handling/automated-bag-unloaders/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:42:27 +0000 https://hapman.com/?post_type=products&p=3775 The Pinnacle of Material Handling Efficiency LaborSave™ is not just a product; it’s the gateway to revolutionizing your material handling processes. Boasting the highest throughput method for introducing material from small bags. With a proven and guaranteed emptying efficiency of 99.99%, LaborSave™ doesn’t just outperform hand dump stations—it crushes them. Imagine the savings and additional […]

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The Pinnacle of Material Handling Efficiency

LaborSave™ is not just a product; it’s the gateway to revolutionizing your material handling processes. Boasting the highest throughput method for introducing material from small bags. With a proven and guaranteed emptying efficiency of 99.99%, LaborSave™ doesn’t just outperform hand dump stations—it crushes them. Imagine the savings and additional profits from recovering hundreds of thousands of pounds of material each year that would otherwise be wasted. LaborSave™ ensures every last grain of your product is utilized optimally.

2000 bags/day x 50 lbs/bag x 0.1% loss/bag x $1/lb = $100, 100 lbs in lost material per day of operation, nearly $150,000 in material savings alone annually

*$1/lb material value, 50 lb bags, 1000-2000 bags per day

Features

Image of machine stacking bags on pallets

Fast and Efficient

All of the Hapman LaborSave solutions average less than 1 second per bag emptying and leave less than 0.01% of material behind, guaranteed.

Image of empty bags being processed

Improved housekeeping and cleanliness

Empty bags are effectively compacted into an integral storage container only requiring replacement every 1500-2000 bags.

Image of a stack of pallets

Accepts multiple pallet sizes

The standard option can accommodate pallets 35-50 inches, including 48 x 40, 48 x 48 and 40 x 40 inch, the most common in the US.

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Safety Standards

The equipment is designed for UL, Cat 4 safety, and GMP compliance.

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Automated Bag Unloaders?

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Rob DeHaan

Corporate Sales Manager

(269) 382-8229

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Valve Bag Fillers https://hapman.com/equipment-and-systems/bag-handling/valve-bag-fillers/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:48:21 +0000 https://hapman.com/?post_type=products&p=3909 Smarter Packaging. Smarter Business. Introducing the future of valve bag filling. With the Greif-Velox VeloVac vacuum packing systems, customers get reliable, repeatable, dust-free bagging of ultra-light materials like carbon black, fumed silica, and pigments. This cutting-edge technology removes excess air from the bagging process allowing for twice as many bags to be stacked per pallet […]

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Smarter Packaging. Smarter Business.

Introducing the future of valve bag filling. With the Greif-Velox VeloVac vacuum packing systems, customers get reliable, repeatable, dust-free bagging of ultra-light materials like carbon black, fumed silica, and pigments. This cutting-edge technology removes excess air from the bagging process allowing for twice as many bags to be stacked per pallet compared to standard valve bag filers, saving up to 75% on shipping costs..

Models

Vacuum Filler

  • The VeloVac is best for ultralight powders with high air-retention.
  • Safest and cleanest environment from completely sealed process
  • Fills up to 50 bags per hour (each spout)
  • Manual to fully automatic versions available
Vacuum Packer on white

Pneumatic Filler

  • Suitable for powders, fine-grit, granules and product-mixes
  • Residual emptying system reduces changeover time by 80%
  • Fills 400 bags per hour (each spout)
  • Suitable for paper, PE or PP-woven bags
Pnuematic Packer on white

Complete Turn-Key System

  • No matter what packing solutions you need, we will deliver the complete​, full-line system including conveying, palletizing and load unitization.
  • Allow us to guarantee the transfer of material from your processing area through palletized material ready to ship.
Turn Key system

Features and Options

Pile of green product showing reduction from 2.2lbs to less than 0.01lbs with other valve bag fillers compared to ValvoControl

Precision Weighing & Filling

ValvoControl saves over 100 lbs per 1000 bags by reducing overfill “give-a-way”. Weigh cells are integrated into the filling carriage instead of the entire filler like most competitors providing maximum control with a secondary check weigher available if desired.

ValvoDetect comparison

99.5% Closure Reliability

ValvoDetect optical measuring system ensures that faulty bags can be detected and ejected at two points in the bagging process before they are placed on the pallet.

Closeup of ValvoSeal valve bag welds

60% Stronger Seals

Patented ValvoSeal welds valve bags securely and absolutely dust-free using ultrasound. The welding uses “waffle pattern”, which enables absolute tightness and keeps the valves securely closed during further processing and transport.

ValvoMat on white

99.7% Placing Rate

Innovative ValvoMat bag separation with forced pre-opening of the bag valve ensures minimal manpower and downtime. Different bag sizes and designs are compatible.

VeloPack robotic bag handling on white

Robotic Bag Handling

Improve quality and capacity while reducing staffing requirements. Compact fully integrated VeloPac transfer robotics transfers and palletizes at 1650 bags per hour. Provides a smaller and lower cost automated options compared to layer palletizing equipment.

VeloVac Vacuum Chamber photo

VeloVac Vacuum Chamber

Double the packaged bulk density of light materials like carbon black without damaging microstructure. Proprietary equipment and controls draw a vacuum through the valve bag while filling creating the cleanest, most compact and stable bag available. Bags will not pick up moisture and remains easy to empty.

Grief Velox logo

About Greif-Velox

Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH sets global standards in the field of packaging machines and is on track to becoming the technology leader in the industry. The company designs and implements innovative bagging machines and filling lines – always focusing on maximum efficiency for the customer. For example, Greif-Velox has revolutionized the bagging of the lightest powders with the VELOVAC gross vacuum packer. In addition, the product portfolio includes palletizing robots to offer complete full-line systems. With customer requirements in focus, the company continues to develop new systems and patents that provide lasting solutions to long-standing problems in the industry. In its nearly 1,000-year corporate history, Greif-Velox has continually demonstrated the three corporate values of efficiency, innovation, and reliability (EIZ). Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH is currently active globally with more than 150 experts in 89 countries.

Performantee Shield

Proof of our unwavering confidence in our product and team.

Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.

Have Technical Questions About Valve Bag Fillers?

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Rob DeHaan

Corporate Sales Manager

(269) 382-8229

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