Industrial
High Dumper HD3000

Mepaco dumpers are all stainless and designed for rugged, durable reliability. The HD3000 model is the high dumper with a discharge height up to 108”. Mepaco is known for robust designs with application customization, so if your application requires heightened safety or sanitation, we will recommend options to serve those goals.

The HD3000 (high dumper) features:

  • Heavy-duty T304 Stainless Steel construction
  • Pickle passivated finish
  • USDA approval
  • 3000 lb. working capacity
  • Footprint of 78w” x 786″d
  • Discharge heights from 84″ – 121″
  • Overall height from 141″ to 203″
  • Hydraulic power pack available

Industrial
Column Dumper CD1000

Mepaco’s CD1000 Column Dumper delivers reliability. It is heavily built, engineered for easy maintenance, built to strict sanitary design standard, and modifiable to meet specific production requirements.

  • Dump angles to 60 degrees
  • Completely wired motor starter in NEMA 4 enclosure
  • .5 HP brake-motor
  • Up, down and stop buttons
  • Lock-out/tag-out equipped
  • Three (3) proximity switches
  • E-stop
  • Working capacity is 600 lbs.
  • Column height 120″
  • Discharge height 60 – 96″

Industrial Lift Dumper
LD3000

The LD3000 is Mepaco’s Dumper that lifts and dumps to the highest discharge heights of all the dumper models, up to 175”. Designed to comply with strict sanitary standards, the LD3000 Dumper is engineered for ease of maintenance, rugged reliability, and sanitation.

Application Customization:

  • Pallet retention system (PRS) *DP and LD models only
  • Combo/liner hold down
  • Stainless cylinders
  • Push-button controls
  • Flashing beacon light
  • Hydraulic power-pack (painted mild steel or stainless steel) cover and stand
  • Safety side-shields
  • Juice/product catcher
  • Electropolished surfaces
  • Alternative chute designs
  • Portability packages
  • Custom safety cages

Industrial Direct Pivot Dumper
DP3000

The Direct Pivot DP3000 is a versatile dumper design. With customizable option and loading configurations, the DP3000 can solve for a range of processing, environmental and production goals.

Application Customization:

  • Pallet retention system (PRS) *DP and LD models only
  • Combo/liner hold down
  • Stainless cylinders
  • Push-button controls
  • Flashing beacon light
  • Hydraulic power-pack (painted mild steel or stainless steel) cover and stand
  • Safety side-shields
  • Juice/product catcher
  • Electropolished surfaces
  • Alternative chute designs
  • Portability packages
  • Custom safety cages

FAQ – Dumpers

What kind of containers can be used in the pivot dumper?
  • Standard tote and combos on pallets
  • Custom Octagon shaped carboard / combo
  • Combo with liner, plastic or stainless tote
  • Standard 400# and 600# buggies (requires hinged buggy arm attachment)
  • Wheeled carts
  • Drums/barrels
What size combo is used on the standard DP3000 Dumper?

It handles a traditional combo and vat size 40″ x 48″ by approximately 48″ tall with adjustable hold-down.

Does a hold-down come standard on a pivot dumper?

A manual adjustable hold-down is standard. An air cylinder hold-down is optional.

Can the Pivot Dumper handle V-Mag Buggies?

The buggy arm set up is available as an option on the Pivot Dumper.

Can Mepaco accommodate a non-standard container?

Yes, Mepaco engineers have custom designed dumpers for many different applications. Contact your sales engineer / manager to review your application.

What is the standard dump height?

48″, 60″, 72″ and 84″

What are the estimated cycle times?

DP3000 with 48″ Discharge Height is 55 sec. (7.5GPM)
DP3000 with 48″ Discharge Height is 35 sec. (12 GPM)
DP3000 with 60″ Discharge Height is 64 sec. (7.5 GPM)
DP3000 with 60″ Discharge Height is 40 sec. (12 GPM)
DP3000 with 72″ Discharge Height is 74 sec. (7.5 GPM)
DP3000 with 72″ Discharge Height is 46 sec. (12 GPM)
DP3000 with 84″ Discharge Height is 83 sec. (7.5 GPM)
DP3000 with 84″ Discharge Height is 58 sec. (12 GPM)

Is there a pallet retention option?

Yes, it is custom design to the application to retain the pallet while the dump is in process. Contact your sales engineer / manager to review your application.

What are the loading options on the DP3000?

The Pivot Dumper can be loaded manually via a wheeled cart or by using a hand pallet jack, powered pallet jack, or fork truck.

Do you only carry a floor load model?

Higher dump heights are possible by using a riser or stand.

What are the metal finishes on the dumper?

Dumpers are constructed with a 2B mill plate finish and pickle passivated. Electropolished chutes are optional.

What are the finishing options for a heavy sanitation environment?

The chute can be electropolished. We can also supply stainless steel cylinders and stainless steel pivot bearings as an option.

What are the control options on the DP3000?

We offer a push button, up/down, estop, lock-out/tag-out control panel.

What safety options are available on the pivot dumper?

Locally mounted mechanical counter balance valve on each cylinder is standard. We can provide standard sheet metal side guarding and parameter guarding.

What configurations are available?

The DP3000 can be configured as a front load or a side load model.

What are the safety measures for the hydraulics?

If any hydraulics fail, it is pressure operated so the hydraulic will hold the dumper and lock in place.

What is the standard cylinder component material?

Standard cylinders are painted SST paint and all stainless cylinders are optional.

What is the maintenance required for a DP3000?

Check the power unit at regular intervals for oil levels. Check the filter and strainer. Conduct a visual check of the hoses and fitting and look for leaking fluid.
Note:
consult manual for more information.

What is the load rating of the DP3000?

It is rated for a 3000 lb. load.

Dumper Equipment
Options

Pallet retention systems, liner hold down and electropolished food contact areas are some of the options available on Dumper equipment.

Dumper Systems can have additional options, including:

  • Pallet Retention System
  • Liner Hold Down
  • Safety Guarding
  • Stainless Components
  • Elevated Load Height Configurations
  • Hydraulic Power-Pack (painted mild steel or stainless) cover
  • Alternative shoot designs
  • Custom Carriages
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FAQ –DUMPER EQUIPMENT OPTIONS

What are the finishing options for a rigorous sanitation environment?

The chute can be electropolished. We can also supply stainless steel cylinders and stainless steel pivot bearings as an option.

What safety options are available?

Locally mounted mechanical counter balance valve on each cylinder is standard. We can provide sheet metal side guarding and parameter guarding as an option.

What types of cylinders are available?

Standard cylinder are painted SST and stainless cylinders are also available.

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