About used Box tippers

Boxes or bins play a vital role as flexible buffers in processing lines, allowing for the efficient drying, transportation, and separate storage of various products like flower bulbs, onions, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, fruits, and other vegetables. These bins are available in diverse materials and sizes to meet specific industry requirements.

Plastic Dolav bin tipper – width 120 cm

Dolav bins, typically measuring 120 cm, are commonly made of durable plastic. These plastic bins offer exceptional versatility, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, including the storage and transport of cut vegetables. Their robust construction ensures durability in demanding industrial environments while preserving the integrity of the contents.

Fruit bin unloaders – width 120 cm

Fruit bins, essential for storing and transporting fruits such as apples, pears, citrus, and stone fruit, come in both plastic and wood options. Plastic fruit boxes provide several advantages, including lightweight design, easy cleaning, and moisture resistance. On the other hand, wooden fruit boxes offer a more traditional and aesthetically pleasing appeal, often preferred for specific markets or unique product presentations. If your bins come in different heights your fruit bin unloader needs to be suitable for this as well.

Agricultural storage boxes for potatoes, onions and carrots – width 160 cm till 240 cm

In the agricultural sector, larger boxes measuring 150 cm / 160 cm till 240 cm,  more are commonly used for storing and transporting products like potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, flower bulbs, and more. Wood is a popular material choice for these larger boxes. Some wooden bins may even feature a steel frame on a wooden pallet, providing additional structural support and stability during handling and transportation. Common sizes of bins can vary from country to country. For example, in France, boxes of 240 cm are commonly used for potatoes, onions, and carrots. For the handling of larger boxes, such as the 240 cm variant, specialized box tippers capable of accommodating the increased size are required.

Dosing feed tipper for delicate products, such as fruit, cabbage, broccoli and flower bulbs

In industries dealing with delicate products like fruits (such as apples, pears, citrus, and stone fruit), flower bulbs, cabbage, and broccoli, the use of specialized bin tippers is essential. These feed tippers are designed with the gentle handling of delicate items in mind, minimizing the risk of product damage. By incorporating mechanisms such as dosing belt with cushions underneath if necessary and adjustable settings. These dosing tippers ensure a controlled and smooth transfer of the delicate items into the processing or packaging line.

How to select the right used bin tipper for you?

At Duijndam Machines we recognize the significance user-friendly features and safety in bin tippers. Our comprehensive range of bin tippers includes models equipped with electric hydraulic controls, safety sides, height adjustable legs, and double cylinders, offering efficient, safe, and customizable solutions for your material handling processes.

Electric hydraulic contols

One notable option available for box tippers is the inclusion of electric hydraulic controls. With this feature, the valve of the hydraulic cylinder is electrically controlled, offering convenient operation and enhanced flexibility during the tipping process. Electric hydraulic controls provide precise control over the tipping action, improving efficiency and operator convenience. Furthermore, these controls can be seamlessly integrated with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), allowing for streamlined integration with other production line processes.

Safety gates

To ensure the utmost safety for personnel working around the bin tipper, incorporating safety sides are highly recommened. These protective barriers prevent accidental access beneath the tipper while it is in the top position, effectively minimizing potential hazards and enhancing workplace safety. Not all bin tippers have these safety gates already fitted as standard.

Tipping height adjustable

Height adjustable legs are another valuable feature in bin tippers, offering easy customization of the tipping and unloading height to suit specific requirements. This flexibility in height adjustment ensuring efficient transfer of materials from the bin to the hopper, processing or packaging line.

Extra heavy bins

For industries handling heavier bins or crates, bin tippers equipped with double cylinders are particularly advantageous. These double cylinders provide increased lifting power and stability, enabling safe and controlled tipping of heavier loads. This option proves especially beneficial in industries where bins or crates with substantial weight are used.

Bin tippers play a crucial role in facilitating the seamless transfer of bin contents into the processing or packaging line. At Duijndam Machines, we offer a diverse range of high-quality bin tippers designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Contact our expert team today to explore the available options and discover the perfect used bin tipper that suits your specific requirements.