The specialized big-bag, air operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus (Sparks, MD) are suitable for operating with single or twin bag loads in processing procedures involving powdered, granulated or other free-flowing materials. These handling products also provide safe, speedy and accurate positioning, even where limited headroom conditions exist.
Typical applications include food products (salt, sugars, flour, starches etc), chemical and construction/building markets (limes-hydrate, plastics, minerals, cement), together with specialist markets including pharmaceuticals, granulate/GGBS, energy, environment/recycling/sewage, etc.
Individual bag loads of 1100 or 2200kg can be accommodated, with precision handling facilities incorporated for discharge at storage sites or process line delivery chutes etc. Their operating medium is compressed air (6 bar pressure), with additional spark protection also being available, ensuring explosion protection classifications according to Directive 94/9/EG (Equipment and Protection Systems Intended for use in Potentially Explosive Areas [ATEX]).
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