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Patented SPOUT-LOCK® clamp ring* eliminates dust during untying, discharge, bag collapse and removal
The SPOUT-LOCK® clamp ring* creates a high-integrity, sealed connection between the clean side of the bag outlet spout and the clean side of the telescoping tube. This prevents contamination of the product, while eliminating the plant contamination that occurs when falling material displaces air and dust from the hopper. The clamp ring is fully accessible and manually operated using quick-release handles for rapid and safe, yet secure, bag spout connections.
Patented TELE-TUBE® telescoping tube prevents dead spots and promotes flow
The TELE-TUBE® telescoping tube* raises the SPOUT-LOCK® clamp ring for connection to the bag spout, then lowers, applying continual downward tension. As a result, the spout is kept taut at all times, preventing excess spout material from bulging outward (creating dead pockets) or falling inward (creating flow restrictions). Works in conjunction with SPOUT-LOCK® clamp ring and FL0W-FLEXER® bag activators* to promote material flow and total evacuation.
Leak-proof retying of spouts with POWER-CINCHER® flow control valve*
Unlike opposing bars that pinch the spout of partially empty bags from two sides, the POWER-CINCHER® pneumatically-actuated flow control valve (patent pending) contains a series of curved, articulated stainless steel rods that cinch the spout concentrically on a horizontal axis for easy tie-offs, and vertically in a tight zigzag pattern to prevent leakage of even the finest powders. It also resists jamming, breaking and leaking, and allows full-open discharge from bag spouts of all popular diameters. (USDA accepted)
Conventional iris valves also available
When a sealed connection is unnecessary, iris valves are recommended. To operate, the bag outlet spout is pulled through the iris valve which is then closed around the spout, preventing material flow. The spout can then be untied, the access door closed, and the valve released slowly, reducing uncontrolled bursts of material into the hopper and dust into the plant environment.
* Patents granted or pending.
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