Bulk Bag Dischargers

Durable, robust bulk materials handling solution.

Guttridge Bulk Bag Dischargers are available with a wide choice of integrated discharge conveyors and/or elevators from our extensive range. Integrated weighing systems can be configured with load cells and weigh controllers to provide sophisticated batch control via loss-in-weight or gravimetric techniques. Dust control options are also available.

Bulk Bag Discharging with Versatile Conveying Solutions

The Bulk Bag Discharger can work as a stand-alone piece of equipment, or can be combined with one of our discharge systems. The most popular are the Sieveflo, Multiflo and Easyflo rigid screw elevators, providing the ultimate in rugged, durable design, as well as genuine easy cleandown facilities. Flexible screw conveyors and our Bulkflo large capacity loading hopper are also popular combinations. Our steeply inclined screw elevator options also result in a small footprint – ideal for confined spaces.

Materials Supported

The GTX range of belt & bucket elevators support most free flowing materials a small selection of which are shown below.

Grains & Cereals

Minerals

Glass Cullet

Excipients & Fillers

Biomass

Flours & Powders

Cement

Animal Feeds

Sugar

RDF

Fertiliser

Similar Materials

Multiple discharge options

ATEX Options

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Tailored to your requirements

Versatile Material Handling

Ease of maintenance & inspection

Designed for easy installation

Bulk Bag Discharger with Easyflo and Sieveflo

This model is based around our Easyflo and Sieveflo screw elevators, it provides the ultimate in flexibility because the Easyflo/Sieveflo hopper loader can be used separately for discharging 25kg bags, boxes or drums. The Sieveflo option provides a useful integral check sieve to catch foreign objects before they enter the main system. A number of configurations are available, depending on the particular material characteristics and site requirements.

The integrated Easyflo can be easily removed for a thorough clean-down between batches—a job that need take only a few minutes. It can even be totally removed for standalone operation as a manual discharge station for handling 25kg bags, boxes, or drums.

The elevating screw is a rigid screw inclined at 70°, resulting in a robust, space-efficient solution with long life and minimal spares requirements. The Easyflo system provides a unique capability to handle a huge range of materials—from fine, free-flowing powders to materials with very poor flow characteristics.

Bulk Bag Discharger with Multiflo

This model is based around our Multiflo tubular screw conveyor system and is available in a number of configurations – extended hopper, multiple screw, horizontal discharge, agitators etc, depending on the particular material characteristics and site requirements.

Case Study – Bulk Bag Discharge System

The problem The requirement was for a big bag discharge system that could transfer a specified weight of silica sand from a bulk bag to be mixed with liquid ingredients and fed into the production system. The batch measurement had to be extremely accurate and ran...

Bulk Bag Discharger and Augaflo Crossfeed Screw Conveyors supplied to Masteroast

Having benefitted from Guttridge equipment in their existing production facility for over ten years, Masteroast had no hesitation in returning to the Spalding based company to supply the equipment for the new upgraded production lines. 

Bulk Bag Dischargers Give Tea Production a Refreshing Efficiency Boost

When Premier Foods wanted to streamline production of its Typhoo range of tea bags, it called on Guttridge for a solution.  By supplying 8 bulk bag dischargers and 11 mobile screw elevators, Guttridge created a bespoke tea handling system.

Bulk Bag Discharger From Guttridge Helps Improve Production System

A change of ingredients meant new machinery had to be installed at Inter Link Foods, Blackburn. Guttridge were asked to provide a bulk bag discharger which would maintain strict hygiene levels, and increase productivity.

Conveying Solutions

Bulk Materials Handling for a diverse range of materials.

Guttridge has over 60 years experience delivering bulk handling solutions. We specialise in both off the shelf modular conveyors and bespoke systems designed to meet the unique needs of each customer.  From small business to large commercial enterprises, we’re committed to delivering the best materials handling solutions, every time.

“We were impressed with the company’s willingness to innovate new solutions that would help us to achieve the very highest levels of reliability – a major goal for our site.”

– Mr Adam Elmes, Project Manager at Lafarge, discussing the supply of sand/cement/aggregate handling equipment

Features & Options

Adjustable Frame Height*

Options:

  • The Bulk Bag frame can be supplied with adjustable columns to allow easy adjustment to suit varying bag sizes

ATEX*

Features:

  • Fully certified ATEX Zone 22 only

ATEX Certified machinery is available for applications which handle potentially explosive products

Bag Closer*

Features:

  • Removal of part emptied bags is possible with an iris valve or similar device to allow the spout to be tied off and the bag removed

Options:

  • Pneumatic bag closer to help assist closing of partially emptied bags (pictured)

Bag Handling

Features:

  • The standard configuration consists of a cruciform frame which supports the bag

Options:

  • A built in hoist and overhead gantry eases handling and allows a wider variety of bags to be accommodated

Bag Massage and Vibratory Systems*

Features:

  • Simple pushers which agitate the material

Options:

  • Hinged plate lifting systems Operation can be a programmed automatic pneumatic sequence or entirely manual
  • Corner mounted lifting systems

Bag/Liner Tensioning*

Features:

  • Spring loaded column supports to the suspension frame are available to gradually lift the bag during the latter stages of discharge
  • Tensioning results in improved emptying with minimal operator intervention

Cabinet Enclosure

Options:

  • A lockable access door Access gauntlet gloves

Check Sieve*

Options:

  • Trap foreign objects with a proprietary Vibratory Sieve
  • With an integrated Sieveflo or Vibratory Sieve providing check sieve facilities, you can be sure no foreign or oversized particles will find their way into your finished product

Construction

Features:

  • Robust, heavy duty frame

Options:

  • Painted, galvanised or stainless steel finish options are all available
  • Contact parts can be stainless steel dependent upon customer requirements

Discharge Machinery

Features:

  • The modular design of the Bulk Bag allows various different discharge machinery to be attached

Options:

  • Easyflo mobile screw elevator with integral sack tip facility
  • Multiflo Conveyor
  • Bulkflo large capacity mobile hopper with steep angle screw elevator
  • Sieveflo with integral vibratory sieve screening section
  • Flexible Screw Conveyor

Docking Systems*

Features:

  • The standard docking system is the basic manual clamp

Options:

  • Semi-automated pneumatic clamp systems (pictured)
  • The propriety Ezidock Containment System ™
  • Other special purpose docking systems to suit customer requirements

Support Pan & Enclosure*

Features:

  • The support pan holds the bulk bag in place and provides safe operation

Options:

  • A cabinet enclosure with access door can be integrated for improved sealing
  • A spout docking system can also be enclosed in the cabinet if double sealing is required
  • The bag support can be fitted with an optional vibrator to assist material flow (pictured)

Weighing Capability*

Options:

  • Load cells can be integrated into the frame to provide loss-in-weight measurement

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