Applications

Suitable for all container types

The lifting ring can be attached both to big bag loops and to plastic liners similarly and the system can be easily adjusted from low to high bags. The OKTOMAT^® system solves material flow without difficulty with common bulk material bags in industrial process such as


	Oktobox all bags with plastic liners BigBag all bags with loops pallet cage, etc. with plastic liners

100% completely emptying

The flexible bag is drawn upwards and inwards by means of automatic bag lifting operation. By decreasing bag diameter, the bulk material will be pushed towards the area of suction.

At the end of conveying, the bag is lifted from the floor, thus enabling complete removal. The shape of the bag bottom determines the achievable “level“ of complete emptying (about 100% with liners with a round bottom and BigBags)

Fast amortisation

OKTOMAT^® emptying stations often amortize in just a few months. Basing on - saved man-hours in the respective application - incurred disruptions of production and additional security costs, there are very good commercial arguments for an immediate investment.

Suitable for all materials

All kinds of freely flowing materials can be removed by means of vibrating suction head. Even regrind, powders, fibre and other difficult cases are possible.

The suction head will balance itself in the material, loosening clusters by vibration. By means of the vibrating suction head the bulk material is loosened and can flow towards the suction area.

Options special - solutions

The basic version of the OKTOMAT^® system is suitable for most materials. Nevertheless there are special materials, which characteristics have to be considered when conveying. Therefore there are a number of OKTOMAT^® options.

The material can be fluidized in addition, the loosening is effected by compressed air pulses. An oscillating lifting ring solves the material flow or a raised suction head enables complete emptying of the conveying hose. Thus a corresponding discharging station can be adapted to the respective application in ideal way.

Technical equipment

Frame
stable two pedestal version of steel, powder coated. Most suitable for huge tension loads. Suction head / lifting ring and conveying tube made of INOX AISI 304, puller rolls and counter weight steel –nickel-plated

Variabel
the system is multi-level adjustable in height and width to match to the premises as well as the rope length of the suction head to match to different container heights

Lifting ring
the lifting ring can be attached both to big bag loops and to plastic liners similarly and the system can be easily adjusted from low to high bags. Lifting ring made of stainless steel INOX AISI 304

Suction head
vibrating suction head to loosen and remove the bulk material. Suction head balances and vibrates in the material. INOX AISI 304
PUR conveying hose

Control types

the standard version includes the empty indication control, which is also the base for option 2.

For option 6, 9 and 10 the SOS-version is necessary.

Tracking force of the suction head

Adjustment of the tracking force of the suction head laying on the material by changing the counter weight.

Continuous operation

Worldwide, thousands of OKTOMAT^® - systems are operating under stringent conditions mostly in 3-shift operation in the plastics industry, but also in chemical and process engineering. Oktomat^® - systems are constructed for industrial Application and they are proved and tested since 1996.

Manual pallet truck sufficient

Due to the suction from above the containers are only moved at ground level. A manual pallet truck is sufficient. Neither forklift trucks nor dangerous hoisting machines, like cranes or tilting devices are necessary.

Automatic

OKTOMAT^® -systems are generally self-sufficient and fit to each suction conveyor for bulk material. Once a minimum low pressure exists in the conveyor line the OKTOMAT^® is connecting. Double units automatically switch over to the next full container.

24h service

Upon receipt of notice of failure and clarification of the actual situation with HELIOS service department
(Mo- Th 8.00 - 17.00, Fr 8.00 – 12.00)
the necessary spare part will be sent to the customer by UPS within 24 h.

Installation

An OKTOMAT^® Classic is pre-assembled packed delivered in a chip tray box and can be installed by anyone with the help of an instruction manual.

Maintenance-free

The emtying stations are virtually maintenance-free and service friendly to set up. Possibly necessary spare parts can be changed by the customer with a few simple steps.

Functional principle

Options

Option 2	Option 3	Option 4	Option 5	Option 6	Option 7	Option 9

Switch-over	Special suction head	Additional weight	Compressed air	Oscillating	Fluidization	Oscillating
Automatic switch-over to the next OKTOMAT^® Any number can be combined Ideal for unmanned shifts.	Special suction head S80 or XL80 for pipe diameter 38/50/65/80mm made of INOX AISI 304 or INOX AISI 316L	Additional weight for suction head S-38/50 Increases the tracking force of the unit and thus helps to enter into the bulk material.	Compressed air vibrator(s) for suction head To avoid electric contact to the bulk material con-tinuously adjustable vibration	Oscillating suction head with SOS type control Automatic lifting and lowering of the suction head during the emptying, thus improving the flow of the bulk material towards the suction area. Especially for poorly flowing bulk materials like regrind, film chips, powder or granular clumps.	Bulk material fluidization by compressed air pulses For not free-flowing bulk materials such as mill material, agglomerates and pure glass fiber. Using adjustable nozzles in the suction head, compressed air is blown to loosen the bulk material. A special control always combined with option 6 enables to solve cases which were nearly unsolvable so far.	Oscillating lifting ring with SOS control unit Automatic lifting and lowering of the lifting ring during the emptying To loosen bulk material remaining around the container wall. After the bag is lifted from the floor with remains smaller than 150kg (240kg) and displacing again, clumpings are loosened and the bulk material will be pushed towards into an area of the suction.

Option 10	Control	Lifting ring	Height	Driving power	Protection

Emptying	Remote control	Special lifting ring	Special height	Lifting force
Emptying of the conveying hose with SOS-control. For emptying of the conveying hose after conveying (e.g. at high raising), the suction head is lifted above the bulk material and lowered on signal again.	Remote control incl. 5m cable	Special lifting ring Ø 260 / 400 / 800mm	Special height 4300mm max. (instead 3780mm)	Increased bag lifting force 2400 N (instead of 1500 N)	Cover of PVC for bulk bag and lifting ring

Technical data

variable height / width		minimum height
2730 mm - 3780 mm	height	distance between top edge OKTOMAT^® and container has to be min. 1250mm
1095 / 1295 / 1495 mm	width

every Oktomat^® Classic is adjustable in height and width		otherwise a complete emptying is not possible

OKTOMAT^® Classic
	A	2730 mm - 3780 mm
	B	1095 / 1295 / 1495 mm
	C	1150 mm
	power supply	230V - 50 / 60Hz
	compressed-air connection	DN 13 / 6 bar
	net weight	150 kg
	gross weight	240 kg

Scope of delivery

	pedestal version of steel, RAL 5002, powder coated		adjustable in height and width
	universal lifting ring for plastic liners and BigBags of INOX AISI 304, Ø 600mm		empty indication control on LED display and potential free contact
	suction head type S of INOX AISI 304 with conveying tube Ø 38 / 50 mm		control unit for continuously adjustable bag lifting power
	PUR-conveying hose		adjustment of the tracking force of the suction head laying on the material by changing the counter weight
	bend of INOX AISI 304		pre-assembled packed in a chip tray box


	Packaging pre-assembled packed in wooden box