Experienced food processors know that ingredient blockages, uneven discharge, and inconsistent flow can slow production lines to a halt. You've likely encountered many of these headaches in your own operations.
A live bottom hopper from FPEC can provide a solution to these and other challenges. Our high-performance hopper is equipped with screw feeders that can handle difficult or sticky ingredients, such as soybean meal and grain.
Upgrading to a live bottom hopper will help you keep materials flowing while reducing the cost of labor. Our machines can convey large loads with exceptional efficiency, ensuring that your facility can meet its output goals day in and day out.
In an industry where time is money, a hopper bottom with screw feeders can make all the difference in terms of profitability.
Solving Ingredient-Flow Challenges With a Hopper Bottom Design
Processing facilities require equipment that can manage high volumes of bulk materials without clumping or binding. Manual handling slows productivity, and poorly designed machines are prone to breakdowns that cost companies money.
A live hopper bottom with screw feeders may be the answer. You can use FPEC's live bottom hopper to efficiently process truck loads of corn, fertilizer, rice, beans, and more. Our equipment features powerful screw feeders that are built to handle any materials that might stick to the bin. It has the capacity you need to process wheat, pet food, and other truckloads of materials.
Technical Specifications of Our Live Bottom Hopper
Our live bottom hopper with screw feeders displays the following standout features:
- Standard capacity up to 20,000 lbs
- Tapered screw feeders push materials to the center of the bins
- Open-channel frame
- FPEC food valve available to regulate flow of live bottom hopper
- 100% stainless steel construction
Instead of manually pulling inlet materials out of your hopper, upgrade to an FPEC live bottom machine with screw feeders. Your team will spend less time walking floor paths to unclog machines and can instead focus on more valuable tasks.
Top Benefits of Live Bottom Hoppers With Screw Feeders
Our live bottom hopper with screw feeders can offer many clear advantages to your operations, including:
- Performance: Steady ingredient delivery keeps production consistent.
- Efficiency: Faster unloading shortens cycle times and reduces downtime.
- Capacity: Handles larger trailer loads with ease.
- Integration: Pairs seamlessly with belt systems and dump machines.
- Scalability: Offers variable configurations and multiple discharge options.
Integrating our live bottom hoppers with screw feeders into your workflow couldn't be simpler. For instance, you could connect a belt to convey materials into a bin to create an accelerated workflow that allows your machines to process materials in tandem.
FPEC: Proven Manufacturing Excellence
FPEC’s live bottom feed hopper is engineered to keep materials moving smoothly into bins, preventing clogs and keeping production lines on schedule. By automating tedious tasks, our machines help facilities process more trailer loads with less manual labor, reducing downtime and labor costs.
What's more, you'll be backed by our world-class support team, ensuring that you get the most out of your investment. Our specialists provide more than just troubleshooting — they work alongside your team to schedule preventive maintenance, optimize performance settings, and recommend accessories or upgrades that fit your production goals.
Success in Every Story
Hear about how FPEC equipment has helped our customers across the country.
Move Your Operation Forward
FPEC proudly serves farmers, food processors, pack houses, and other businesses across the United States and Canada. Our experienced team is committed to helping clients identify the ideal machines to convey materials and boost productivity.
Whether you process and haul grain by the trailer or need equipment to process other food materials, FPEC has got you covered. Contact us today to talk to an expert and learn more about our live bottom hopper.