BFM Surge Hopper: the revolutionary solution for bridging in storage tanks

The perfect replacement for traditional steel storage hoppers

Bridge formation can be a major problem in storage tanks for powders and other bulk products. Traditional steel hoppers are expensive and do not provide a view of the product flow, making it difficult to see if bridging is occurring. Vlint's Surge Hopper offers a revolutionary solution to this problem.

Vlint's Surge Hopper is a special tapered fitting equipped with a central divider that allows powder to flow on one side while displaced air flows up and out on the other. This combination ensures that no bridging occurs. Unlike steel hoppers, where inspection doors must be opened to check for bridging inside, the hopper's transparent material gives a view of the product flow.

The flexible walls are deformable, which means that bridges can often be easily loosened by simply massaging the side of the hopper. This makes the Surge Hopper very suitable for processes involving "sticky" products that are bridged quickly and need regular cleaning. It also offers an ideal solution as an intermediate hopper above a rotary valve or bag filler.

Benefits of the Surge Hopper

1. Prevents bridging: The combination of the conical shape and partition wall allow airflow to leave and prevent bridging. This makes the Venting Surge Hopper ideal for "sticky" products that need to be bridged quickly.

2. Transparent and accessible: Unlike steel hoppers, where you have to open an inspection hatch to see if bridging is occurring, the transparency of the Seeflex 040E material provides a view of the product flow. As a result, the product flow is fully visible and accessible.

3. Easy to clean: The Surge Hopper is quick and easy to remove and replace. In addition, the flexible walls of the Surge Hopper are deformable, so bridges can often be easily loosened by simply massaging the side of the hopper. This makes it ideal for processes that require regular cleaning.

Improve processes with the BFM Surge Hopper

• Alternative to expensive, traditional steel hoppers
• Prevents bridging in storage tanks for powders and bulk products
• Provides visibility of product flow, making it easy to see if bridges are forming
• Flexible walls make it easy to loosen bridges
• Easy to remove and clean
• Can be used as an intermediate hopper above a rotary valve or bag filler
• Ideal for "sticky" products that are bridged quickly
• Suitable for processes that require regular cleaning

A worthwhile investment for any business

The Surge Hopper is an innovative solution to bridge formation in storage tanks for powders and bulk products. With its conical shape and central partition, it prevents bridging and provides visibility into the product flow. The flexible walls make it easy to release bridges and the hopper is easy to remove and clean. All in all, the Surge Hopper is a worthwhile investment for any company working with bulk product storage tanks.

If you're looking for a replacement for traditional and expensive steel storage hoppers, Vlint's Surge Hopper is the solution you've been looking for.

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