Executive summary This clip shows our hydraulic dump tipper in a parcel hub. A cage of cartons sits in the blue tipper inside a yellow safety fence; hydraulic cylinders lift and tip it, and the parcels slide out onto the chute and floor in one move. Staff no longer unload cages by hand, which speeds up the start of sorting.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why tip instead of hand unloading
- Unloading time
- What we set per hub
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Fence | Yellow fencing around the tipper |
| Load | A cage of parcels sits in the blue tipper |
| Tipping | Hydraulic cylinders lift and tip the cage |
| Unload | Parcels slide out onto the chute toward the sorting line |
| Return | The tipper lowers, ready for the next cage |
Why tip instead of hand unloading
- Speed. A whole cage empties in one move.
- Less lifting. Staff do not lift parcels out by hand.
- Steady flow. Parcels arrive at the sorting line in batches.
- Fenced. Staff stay outside while it tips.
Unloading time
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Parcels per cage (illustrative) | 150 |
| Hand unloading per parcel (illustrative) | 4 s |
| Hand time per cage, 150 × 4 | 600 s, 10 min |
| Tipper cycle (illustrative) | 60 s |
| Time saved per cage, 600 − 60 | 540 s, 9 min |
What we set per hub
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Cage size | Your trolleys or cages |
| Tip angle | Parcel slide |
| Chute | Sorting line height |
| Fence | Layout and access |
Selection checklist
- Cage or trolley size.
- Full cage weight.
- Parcels per cage.
- Cages per hour.
- Chute and sorting line height.
- Floor space.
Safety
- Stay outside the fence while the tipper moves.
- Use the interlocked gate to load cages.
- Lock out before clearing stuck parcels.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Engineering FAQ
Q: How does the hydraulic tipper empty parcel cages? A: Hydraulic cylinders raise and tilt the cage inside an interlocked fence, and parcels slide onto the chute.
Q: How much time does it save? A: About 9 min per cage in the worked example.
Q: Is it hydraulic? A: Yes, hydraulic cylinders lift and tip the cage.
Q: Can it take our cages? A: We set the cradle to your cages or trolleys.
Q: How are staff kept safe? A: A fence with an interlocked gate keeps them out while it tips.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 415-10.
Next step
We match a dump tipper in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with cage sizes, weights and cages per hour, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the sorting line.
Related reading
- Push-Type Pallet Changer With Pallet Collection
- Pallet Inverter for Load Turning
- Carton Sealer with Side Belts
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Unloading time: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; EN 415-10:2014
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
