A.I.S. Drum Dumpers are engineered systems designed to safely lift, tilt, and discharge drums containing powders, granules, flakes, or semi-free-flowing materials into downstream processes. AIS drum dumping solutions protect operators, control dust, and ensure consistent material transfer—without spills, strain, or improvisation.
AIS drum dumpers are widely used in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, plastics, battery materials, and industrial manufacturing environments.
What Is a Drum Dumper?
A drum dumper (also called a drum tipper or drum discharge station) allows operators to safely empty drums—typically 30 to 55 gallons—into hoppers, feeders, mixers, or conveyors. AIS drum dumpers are designed to:
• Eliminate manual lifting and tipping
• Control material flow during discharge
• Minimize dust generation
• Improve operator ergonomics and safety
• Integrate cleanly with bulk handling systems
Whether drums arrive on pallets, dollies, or forklifts, AIS designs the interface so material enters the process—not the floor.
Drum Dumper Configurations
AIS offers drum dumping systems tailored to material type, discharge method, and plant layout:
• Hydraulic or electric lift-and-tilt dumpers
• Forklift-loaded or floor-mounted designs
• Manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated operation
• Fixed-height or variable-height discharge
• Single-drum or high-throughput configurations
Each system is engineered around drum size, weight, and downstream equipment requirements.
Dust Control & Containment Options
Dumping drums without dust control is just releasing a problem into the air. AIS doesn’t do that.
Available dust-control features include:
• Enclosed dumping chambers
• Dust-tight drum lids or docking collars
• Integrated dust collection hoods
• Cartridge or bag-style dust collectors
• HEPA filtration for fine or hazardous powders
Dust is captured at the discharge point—protecting personnel, maintaining housekeeping standards, and preserving product yield.
Discharge & Feeding Integration
AIS drum dumpers integrate directly with downstream equipment, including:
• Screw & auger conveyors (including Easy-Clean designs)
• Flexible screw conveyors
• Vibratory feeders
• Ingredient feeding systems
• Mixers, mills, and reactors
• Storage bins and day hoppers
Flow control devices are selected to prevent flooding, bridging, or erratic feed behavior.
Easy-Clean & Sanitary Drum Dumper Options
Cleaning matters—especially when drums change products.
AIS Easy-Clean drum dumper options include:
• Tool-less access doors
• Removable or hinged contact surfaces
• Smooth, crevice-free product zones
• Open-frame sanitary construction
• Washdown-ready designs
These features support rapid changeover, allergen control, and GMP-driven sanitation programs.
Materials of Construction
AIS drum dumpers are available in configurations to match both industrial and regulated environments:
• Carbon steel for heavy industrial use
• 304 / 316 / 316L stainless steel for sanitary applications
• FDA-compliant seals and gaskets
• Polished product-contact surfaces
• Corrosion-resistant finishes
Systems can be designed for indoor or outdoor operation.
ATEX & NFPA Compliance for Hazardous Areas
For combustible dusts and classified environments, AIS drum dumpers can be designed in accordance with:
• ATEX Zones 20, 21, and 22
• NFPA standards including NFPA 652, 654, 61, 68, and 69
Available safety features include:
• Explosion-proof motors and controls
• Grounding and bonding provisions
• Anti-static components
• Dust-tight enclosures
• Compatibility with explosion protection systems
These designs ensure safety without slowing operations.
Typical Materials Handled
AIS drum dumpers are commonly used for:
Food ingredients and powders
Nutraceutical and supplement blends
Pharmaceutical intermediates
Chemical powders and additives
Plastics resins and compounds
Battery and energy materials
Pigments, fillers, and minerals
If it arrives in a drum and needs to move cleanly into the process, this is the solution.
Why AIS?
AIS drum dumpers are not just lifting devices—they are process entry points engineered around safety, dust control, cleanability, and integration. By treating drum dumping as a system function instead of a manual chore, AIS helps manufacturers reduce risk, improve consistency, and protect both people and product.
When drums dump cleanly, everything downstream behaves better.