Industrial tippers: everything you need to know about models, functions, and accessories

Tipping machines are an essential component in many types of industrial plants. Their function is to pick up specific containers made of plastic, metal or cardboard containing various types of objects, lift them to a pre-set height and pour out the contents without damaging it, onto a conveyor belt, a shredder, a collection hopper or another component of the plant, allowing for further processing.

These tools can be used in a wide range of industrial contexts and allow for the automation of handling procedures that would otherwise have to be performed manually by an operator, using a forklift to lift and transport the containers containing the products. Installing a tipping machine therefore allows for time savings and a reduction in losses, while also increasing the safety of the plant and reducing the risks for workers, who can use fully automated tools.

Types of industrial tipping machines

Industrial tipping machines are very versatile tools that can be used in different contexts. For this reason, each machine must be designed and built according to the specific needs of the production line it will be operating on, taking into account the available space, the required capacity, the characteristics of the product to be handled and so on. It is essential that all these aspects are carefully evaluated and considered during the design phase, as any subsequent changes would be extremely complex and ineffective.

Tipping machines can be distinguished by a series of characteristics, including:

• Capacity: tipping machines are designed and sized according to the weight they need to lift. CAMEC can supply tipping machines with a capacity of 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 or over 2000 kg.
• Height: tipping machines can lift the load to different heights, defined during the design phase of the plant. Regardless of the height to be reached, CAMEC tipping machines always allow for vertical lifting, thus minimizing the space required.
• Discharge type: the tipping machine can be equipped with front, right or left side discharge, depending on the characteristics of the production line and the available space.
• Structure: tipping machines can be single, designed to handle one container at a time, or double or triple, for heavier workloads.
• Discharge mode: tipping machines can empty the containers in a single operation or, if necessary, in successive steps, to prevent the accumulation of products and facilitate their proper treatment.
• Accessories: tipping machines can be equipped with special accessories, if the type of product handled by the company requires it. For example, they can be fitted with a vibrating plate to facilitate the distribution of the material inside the container and to remove any dust present, or with dosing systems for the material being discharged, capable of ensuring a gradual and controlled discharge of the contents.
• Technological equipment: tipping machines can be manually operated or managed through pre-set "recipes" that vary depending on the type and quantity of material being handled.

Industrial tipping machines are versatile and highly effective tools that, if correctly designed and sized, can significantly speed up industrial processes, ensuring fast, safe and accurate transportation of products.

To learn more and to discover the types of industrial tipping machines and accessories produced by CAMEC, visit our website and contact us!