FTL Container Tilters
More and more companies in the recycling industry are using containers to export processed scrap metals.
FTL, in association with Dunn Bros, have developed a fast, efficient, safe, and very cost efficient system for off loading containers and inverting them to the delivery vehicle in a matter of 15 minutes.
The equipment is capable of safely handling 20ft containers based on 33,000kg. Gross container weight having a payload of 28,000kgs.
The simple cycle is;
- The container delivery vehicle drives forward through the machine directed by fixed guides.
- Adjustable rams at each corner locate the container and are locked into position and the container is lifted horizontally from the vehicle which then drives out of the machine.
- The container support bar is moved into position and the container doors open.
- The access platform is closed and secured into position.
- The tilting mechanism is operated moving the container through 90 degrees to the vertical for loading to commence.
- During the loading process the weight is accurately relayed via four in-built load cells to a digital read-out for the operator to monitor.
- Once loaded the operator climbs to the access platform to close and secure the container doors.
- The container is then returned to the horizontal, the delivery vehicle reversed in through the guides and the full container is lowered onto the vehicle and secured.
Advantages;
There are currently many and various methods used for loading containers, most of them being slow, require a lot of manpower and are inherently unsafe. In these days of Health and Safety being to the forefront companies cannot afford to ignore safety.
Our machine offers;
- A very safe method of loading the maximum payload into each container.
- A fast and efficient method of loading (up to 4 containers/hour).
- Fast and easy location for the delivery vehicle.
- Fast and easy location for the delivery vehicle
- If necessary the fully loaded container can be returned to the vertical during the lowering operation.
- No need for expensive reach trucks.
- With the option of remote, wireless control the machine can be operated by one man, saving the considerable cost of a second operative.
- Options:
- Remote wireless control and remote digital weight read-out.
- Mains electricity or Diesel Generator to power the hydraulics pack.
- Site installation:
- We offer full site installation, commissioning and training or we can provide a supervisor if you prefer installation by your own fitters.
- We also offer a comprehensive planned maintenance and servicing scheme.
