3 Benefits of Bin Dumpers Beyond Emptying Waste Receptacles

When you think of industrial bin dumpers, you probably think one thing: waste disposal. After all, it’s right in the name — they’re great machines for emptying bins or trash cans, and they can offer an excellent return on investment in these applications.

These machines are not limited to waste disposal applications, however. Bin dumpers have a number of other workplace uses you might not have considered, and by utilizing them to their full potential, you can run an efficient and ergonomically sound operation. For example:

1. Food Production

Industrial-scale food production often involves pouring large-volume ingredients into hard-to-reach vats. Managers may not consider the value of bin dumpers in these environments, especially when the ingredients involved aren’t particularly dense.

However, a lightweight, manually-operated bin dumper like the Ezi-MT can significantly increase productivity in these situations, safely lifting bins holding up to 65 kg. The ease of use, low maintenance requirements, and ergonomic benefits pay out quickly in food production applications, where staff efficiency needs to be carefully controlled to ensure dependable profitability. 

2. Conveyor-Based Workflows

If your business requires bulk assembly or quality inspection, a bin dumper can increase production speeds significantly. Speed is not the only benefit; by allowing quick access to items stored in upright bins with small footprints, bin dumpers can free up valuable space on the production floor.

For heavier items, a battery-powered bin dumper like the MultiTip is ideal. It can empty bins filled with up to 150 kg in only 20 seconds. Thanks to a sealed battery and integrated industrial charger, maintenance costs and labor are kept to a minimum. 

3. Liquid Transfer Applications

Emptying oil and other drums can be a difficult task, given the added density and instability that liquid adds to the equation. In these cases, a machine like the MultiTip may not provide all the needed lifting power. If your workflow is one of these, consider the more robust Dumpmaster.

With a lifting capacity of 300 kg, this machine can handle bins and drums of virtually any shape and size. The Dumpmaster is also highly customizable so that, regardless of your business’s needs, it can be manufactured to fit seamlessly into your workflow. A wide array of power options takes that customization even further, preventing the need for specialized power equipment.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, health professionals report over 500,000 work-related instances of musculoskeletal disease and injury every year. Many of these cases are a direct result of manual material handling. Employers are often left with the bill for these injuries in the form of workers’ compensation and lost productivity.

Bin dumpers are often the solution, and they’re versatile tools given their simple functionality and excellent ease of use. By removing the risks associated with manual material handling, they reduce these costs significantly. Bin dumpers keep your workers safe while saving labor for other jobs that may require it.

References:

"Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 June 2014. Web. 20 Dec. 2015.