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 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% automatically 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 if conveyed. Therefor 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
Pedestal version of steel, powder coated. Suction head / lifting ring and conveying tube made of INOX AISI 304, puller rolls and counter weight steel– nickel-plated

Height
The system is multi-level adjustable in height to match to the ceiling height as well as the rope length of the suction head to adapt 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 INOX AISI 304

Suction head
Suction head balances and vibrates in the material. INOX AISI 304
PUR conveying hose

Control types

There are 2 extensive control versions available. The SOS control type (suction head oscillating system) is used in Standard version.

This also serves as the basis control unit for options 2/9/10. With option 7 there is a seperate control box for the pneumatic.

For high degree of requirements and for ATEX applications or balance material weighing, the Oktabag control version is necessary. Via CAN-bus these OKTOMAT^® units can communicate with HELIOCONTROL.

OKTABAG Control

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 machine, like cranes or tilting devices are 100% emptying Container replacement 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 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

The OKTOMAT^® SOS 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 replaced by the customer with a few simple steps.

Functional principle

Technical data

height max (mm)	3650	3950
height min (mm)	2600	2900	min. height

7-fold height adjustable	normal version	Extended version	minimum version
	optimal for most cases	special type for very high containers	distance between top edge OKTOMAT^® and top edge container has to be min. 1250mm

OKTOMAT^® SOS
	A	2600 - 3650 mm
	B
	C

	weight	112 kg
	weight + packaging	188 kg
	pneumatic supply	NW 7,2 mm	6,0 bar
	power supply	220 V 50/60 Hz


	Packaging pre-assembled packed with integrated construction aid			Moveable base frame alternatively to the bottom attachment: movable subframe with 4 castors.
	Bottom attachment the unit is plugged to the floor by 4 screws. (included of delivery)			Support frame for temporary setting of an OKTOMAT^® unit

Options

Option 2	Option 3	Option 4	Option 5	Option 7	Option 8	Option 9	Option 10

Switch-over	Special suction head	Additional weight	Compressed air	Fluidization	ATEX	Oscillating	Emptying
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 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 continuously adjustable vibration	Bulk material fluidization by compressed air pulses for not free-flowing bulk materials such as punch scrap residual, agglomerates and pure glass fiber Using adjustable nozzles in the suction head compressed air is blown to loosen the bulk material	ATEX version Zone 2/22 pressure superimposed ATEX control - box incl. OKTABAG control.	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 ground with remains smaller than 150kg (240kg) and displacing again, clumpings are loosened and the bulk material will be pushed towards the area of suction.	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.

Scales	Scales	Protection	Control	Lifting ring	Mobile	Height	INOX

Rope-scale	Balance material weighing	Cover	Remote control	Special lifting ring	Base frame	Base frame extension	OKTOMAT^® INOX
Remaining quantity weighing from 150kg till 1kg Oktabag control is nessesary	Balance material weighing inclose negative weighing of the whole system	Cover of PVC for bulk bag and lifting ring	Remote control incl. 5m cable	Special lifting ring special lifting ring 260 / 400 / 800 mm	Movable subframe with 4 castors	300mm base element for extension	OKTOMAT^® INOX pure stainless steel for applications not allowing coated steel, the OKTOMAT^® SOS of INOX AISI 304. The suction head is selectable of INOX AISI 304 or AISI 316L. The flexible conveying tube is available of PUR or in food grade quality. ATEX zone 2 or 22 are available optionally.

Scope of delivery

	pedestal version of steel, powder coated		7-fold height adjustable
	universal lifting ring of stainless steel Ø 600mm for plastic liners and BigBags		suction head type S of INOX AISI 304 with conveying tube Ø 38 or 50 mm
	automatic lowering of the suction head with decreasing fill level		bag lifting power continuously adjustable up to 1500N (150kg)
	at the end of conveying, the bag is lifted from the floor, thus enabling complete removal		empty indication control on LED display and potential free contact
	oscillating suction head with SOS control type		control unit with display of the remaining emptying time and suction head-lifting- interval time
	Set of anchor points incl. drilling template		operation of the control from behind or alternatively from the side
	pre-assembled packed in a chip tray box and ready-to-operate in a few steps		wooden chip tray box


	Packaging pre-assembled packed ready for operation by minimal actions