NEW SELF-DUMPING HOPPER SIMPLIFIES DISPOSAL OF DUST FROM CARTRIDGE COLLECTORS

Jonesboro, Ark., July 2008 - Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has introduced a new "Self-Dumping Hopper" that simplifies the disposal of dust captured by cartridge-style dust collection systems. Easier to use than conventional barrels or collection drums, the hopper is offered in two capacities (1 cu. yd. and 2 cu. yd.) and is ideal for a full range of dry dusts, including those that must be reclaimed or recycled after the collection process.

The entire Self-Dumping Hopper assembly is designed to provide easy dust disposal while protecting against unwanted dust leakage between the collector and hopper. A slide gate and flexible quick-disconnect hose connect the two components together, and the hopper lid is fastened with rubber clamps that create a gasketed seal to prevent dust from escaping. When the hopper is full, the user detaches it from the bottom of the collector, lifts the hopper onto a fork truck, and simply pulls a lever to swing the lid open and dump the contents into a larger disposal container.