Drum Unloaders, Flotronic® Barrel Unloading Systems

Flotronic® Barrel Unloading Systems are used primarily in the food industry when dealing with rather viscous media. Common applications include transfer of tomato paste, creams, peanut butters, oils, and thick syrups. If an AODD cannot pump the media, that’s when we look at a drum unloader.

 
The basic premise combines the One-Nut™ Flotronic® AODD pump with an inflatable seal and control panel. Gravity, paired with the pump’s suction ability, helps to force the follower plate down the drum, thus evacuating it. The system can be cleaned in place using the pump itself or external CIP equipment. Due to the One-Nut™ pump design, it can be stripped down and reassembled in roughly 15 minutes.

Key Features:

• Minimal waste due to inflatable seal that ensures a positive seal against the drum walls.
• Less product hold than competing systems.
• Deflating the seal allows for easy removal and avoids drum-stick’ that is a common complaint with competing drum unloaders.
• Systems cater to any fiber, metal, or plastic 55gal/200L drum or similar.
• Skid can be fully mobile or fixed in place to meet application requirements.