The Various Forms of Self Dumping Hoppers

Posted by rauramh on November 1st, 2014

Self-dumping hoppers are a critical component in the materials handling industry. They perform vital tasks that simply can't be done manually, plus they make for an ease of use in terms of operations that is unmatched elsewhere. When selecting a self-dumping hopper for your needs, whether in manufacturing, agriculture, construction or warehousing, you need to ensure you get the right size for your purposes, with safety, durability and value in mind. Made for both commercial and industrial use, self dumping hoppers perform many functions. You may feel overwhelmed when presented with all the choices there are, but don't worry. We're here to explain it all. Let's take a look at the various forms of self-dumping hoppers and which one might be best for you.

Benefits

First off, what's a self dumping hopper and what are they good for? These versatile accessories are commonly used in commercial or industrial environments where collection and removal of scrap, recycling, trash, goods and other items are necessary. With the goal of easy transportation of items from place to place, most self dumping hoppers are self balanced, meaning you don't have to do a whole lot of work to keep them locked upright and in stable operation. You'll often see these rugged hoppers at construction sites, on farms and in factories, anywhere materials handling of any kind is required. They can easily integrate to forklifts and other similar machines to get the job done. Proper safety precautions must be followed for the optimal operation of the hopper, according to OSHA. Now...how do you distinguish between all the different types?

Types

In general, self-dumping hoppers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each designed to tackle a different caliber of job. From Durable and Rugged to Ultimate and Behemoths, Roura Material Handling sells a variety of self-dumping hoppers that are built to last the test of time. Durable hoppers are made from 12 gauge and 10 gauge steel and can hold up to 4,000 lbs. with a capacity for five cubic yards. Rugged hoppers feature a 7 gauge" plate steel that can hold even more up to 8,000 lbs., while the Ultimate is made of 1/4" plate steel in a wide spectrum of sizes up to five cubic yards. Behemoth hoppers can carry up to a whopping 10,000 pounds with the capacity of 10 cubic yards. No matter the scope of your project, you should be fitted with the exact size of self-dumping hopper for your needs. If a standard size doesn't quite fit with your requirements, you can even have a custom one made according to your specifications. Other related products in the hopper family that you can also use in your everyday operations include recycling, open side, de-watering, lined and covered hoppers.

Call Roura Material Handling today to find out which self-dumping hopper would be best for your purposes.

About the Author:

This article is written by Mike Genter, who is associated with Roura Material Handling. Roura Material Handling produces a large variety of self dumping hoppers including durable hoppers, rugged hoppers, ultimate hoppers, behemoth hoppers as well as custom and specialty dumping hoppers for both commercial and industrial use.