The Fluidor DAPS Drum Dumper is a robust solution designed for the efficient emptying of 200-liter open-top drums containing liquid products, such as fruit juice concentrates with viscosities of up to 20,000 cP. The machine ensures minimal product loss and adheres to the highest hygiene and safety standards, making it suitable for food and beverage applications.

Key Features

  • Efficient Drum Handling: Pneumatic lifting and tipping device with aluminum cylinders in a clean design.
  • Electric-driven bag squeezer with a hygienic design, featuring knurled AISI 316 lower rollers and natural rubber upper rollers.
  • Product loss is minimized to less than 0.1%, with a foot-operated reverse drive for safe operation.
  • Hygienic Design: AISI 304 stainless steel frame and AISI 316 product-contact parts.
  • Compliant with EN1672-2, HACCP, EC 1935/2004, and FDA regulations.
  • Hygienic stainless steel hopper with a dumping grid and integrated level detection.
  • Integrated Pump System: Frequency-controlled twin screw product pump with seal flush and pressure relief valve set to 12 bar.
  • CIP-ready design with integrated rotating nozzle covers for easy cleaning.
  • Advanced Operation: HMI-controlled operation with remote internet access module.
  • Flexible configuration for right or left-hand operator platforms.
  • Durability: Designed for 12-hour daily use, 5 days a week, with an expected service life of 20 years.

Optional Features

  • Water flow meter for precise monitoring.
  • Magnetic trap in front of the pump for enhanced product safety.
  • Standing enclosure cabinets (IP66/NEMA 4x).
  • External pump cooling for low flow rates.

Applications

  • Food Industry: Efficiently handling fruit juice concentrates and other liquid products stored in 200-liter open-top drums.

Process Options

  • The DAPS can be combined with the following Fluidor conveyor systems:
  • Drum opening station.
  • Drum weighing system.
  • Drum conveyor load/unload.
  • Forklift protection.
  • Drum sliding door.
  • Drum washer (full or empty drums).
  • Drum crusher.
  • Auto bag removal system.
Specifications
Total Weight (Empty) 2,000 kg
Total Weight (Full) 2,500 kg
Product / CIP Temperature -20°C to +90°C (max 60 min)
Ambient Temperature 5°C to 25°C
Relative Humidity 30%–70%
Noise Level <85 dB(A)
IP Rating (Control Cabinets + Drives) IP55
Product Hopper Volume 500 L
Pump Particle Size (Max) 32–48 mm
Adjustable Support Legs 80–160 mm
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2,400 x 1,850 x 4,250 mm
Installed Power 18 kW
Capacity Up to 60 drums/hour
Pump Capacity (Product) 4–12 m³/h
Pump Capacity (CIP Liquid) 30 m³/h
Pump Pressure Max 12 bar
Product Viscosity (Max) 20,000 cP
Drum Width Ø480–Ø630 mm (Width)
Drum Height 810–1,000 mm (Height)
Max Drum Weight 300 kg
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