CenterFlow Hopper Bottoms - Sacks the competition
CenterFlow Hopper Bottoms - Sacks the competition
The CenterFlow Seed Box container has become the industry standard in the storage and dispensing of seed, grain, pellets, resins, powders, and other flowable materials. The construction from high-density polyethylene means the CenterFlow hopper bottom will not rust, peel, or splinter and can handle thousands of pounds per load. The smooth, funnel-shaped interior has a 35˚ angle that ensures a steady flow of product. The adjustable slide gate allows one person to safely empty the hopper's contents in as little as 30 seconds. The versatile CenterFlow hopper bottom can be used in various applications, including agricultural settings for seed and grains or in an industrial application to store and dispense resin, pellets, and powders.
Traditional storage
Traditionally corn, grain, resin, seeds, powders, and other flowable materials would be stored and transported in a poly-woven super sack on a wooden pallet. Over time, the lateral pressure of flowable materials causes the super sack sides to bow, making stacking them unstable, only allowing them to be stacked two high and often causing them to topple over in storage. Poly-woven bags like super sacks are prone to cuts and punctures, which can cause major safety issues and the loss of product and money when the material can leak out. Most poly-woven bags can only be used a limited number of times before they must be disposed of and replaced, making it an unsustainable option.
New and improved storage
DuraGreen CenterFlow hopper bottom containers are available in four heights using the 9" collar. The small CenterFlow hopper bottom is 57" x 48" x 32" and can hold up to 1,000 lbs. of product. Adding the 9" extender ring to the small 57" x 48" x 32" hopper bottom, you get the 57" x 48" x 41" medium CenterFlow hopper bottom. The medium 57" x 48" x 41" hopper bottom has a capacity of 1,500 lbs. The 57" x 48" x 65" is the large CenterFlow hopper bottom and is the standard industry size and can hold up to 2,500. The large CenterFlow hopper bottom is the standard top and bottom ring without the 9" extender ring. The extra-large 57" x 45" x 74" CenterFlow hopper bottom is the 57" x 45" x 65" large CenterFlow hopper bottom with the 9" extender ring added to it. The extra-large 57" x 45" x 74" CenterFlow hopper bottom can hold up to an incredible 3,000 lbs. of product. Suppose you currently own either a 57" x 48" x 32" or 57" x 48" x 65" CenterFlow hopper bottoms. In that case, you can purchase the 9" extension ring separately to add some additional height to your hopper bottom container.
Safety first
Not only are the CenterFlow hopper bottom containers extremely efficient they are enhanced with special safety features:
- Secure-Fitting Lid – The lid features reinforced ribbing and corner stacking supports. The dome shape helps drain water from the top surface and provides extra protection against contaminants.
- Safety Latches – Latches lock the ring securely to the base.
- Adjustable Slide Gate – The slide gate allows one person to control the flow of contents safely.
- Four-way Forklift Access – Allows entry from all sides for secure and efficient handling.
- Corner Hit Plates – Corner hit plates are made from galvanized steel and deflect forklift tines.
Efficient nesting storage
The CenterFlow hopper bottom is extremely efficient for storing and transporting products, but it is uniquely designed to maximize storage space up to 40%. A removable ring inverts and nests over the base for compact storage.
Secure stacking and nesting
57 x 45 x 32 CenterFlow Hopper Bottom
53' Trailer: 66 units assembled / does not nest
Stacking limit: Up to eight high 21.75' / does not nest
57 x 45 x 41 CenterFlow Hopper Bottom
53' Trailer: 44 units assembled / does not nest
Stacking limit: Up to six high 20.75' / does not nest
57 x 45 x 65 CenterFlow Hopper Bottom
53' Trailer: 22 units assembled / 44 units nested
Stacking limit: Up to four units high 21.25' assembled / up to four units high 12.85' nested
57 x 45 x 74 CenterFlow Hopper Bottom
53' Trailer: 22 units assembled / 44 units nested
Stacking limit: Up to four units high 24.25' assembled / up to four units high 15.85' nested
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