A.I.S. Tote Dumpers are engineered systems designed to safely lift, tilt, and discharge IBCs, totes, and intermediate bulk containers into downstream processes. AIS tote dumping solutions provide controlled material flow, dust containment, and operator safety while integrating seamlessly with feeding, conveying, and processing equipment.
AIS tote dumpers are widely used in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, plastics, battery materials, and industrial manufacturing environments.
What Is a Tote Dumper?
A tote dumper (also called an IBC dumper or tote tipper) allows operators to safely empty bulk totes into hoppers, feeders, mixers, or conveyors—without manual handling or uncontrolled discharge.
AIS tote dumpers are designed to:
• Eliminate manual lifting and unsafe tipping
• Control material flow during discharge
• Minimize dust and spillage
• Improve operator ergonomics and safety
• Maintain consistent feed into downstream systems
If your material arrives in a tote, this is how it enters the process cleanly and predictably.
Tote Dumper Configurations
AIS offers tote dumping systems tailored to tote size, weight, and discharge method:
• Hydraulic or electric lift-and-tilt dumpers
• Forklift-loaded or floor-mounted designs
• Manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated operation
• Fixed or variable discharge heights
• Single-tote or high-throughput configurations
Each system is engineered around tote dimensions, center of gravity, and material behavior.
Dust Control & Containment Options
Dumping totes without dust control is just organized chaos. AIS keeps it contained.
Available dust-management features include:
• Enclosed dumping chambers
• Dust-tight docking collars and seals
• 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, product quality, and housekeeping standards.
Discharge & Process Integration
AIS tote dumpers integrate directly with downstream equipment, including:
• Screw & auger conveyors (including Easy-Clean designs)
• Flexible screw conveyors
• Vibratory feeders
• Gain-in-weight and loss-in-weight feeders
• Mixers, mills, and reactors
• Storage bins and day hoppers
Discharge interfaces are engineered to prevent flooding, segregation, or erratic feed behavior.
Easy-Clean & Sanitary Tote Dumper Options
Totes often carry different products. Cleaning speed matters.
AIS Easy-Clean tote dumper options include:
• Tool-less access doors and panels
• Removable or hinged contact surfaces
• Smooth, crevice-free product zones
• Open-frame sanitary construction
• Washdown-ready designs
These features support fast changeovers, allergen control, and GMP-compliant cleaning procedures.
Materials of Construction
AIS tote dumpers are available in configurations to match both industrial and regulated environments:
• Carbon steel for industrial applications
• 304 / 316 / 316L stainless steel for sanitary service
• FDA-compliant seals and gaskets
• Polished product-contact surfaces
• Corrosion-resistant finishes
Systems can be designed for indoor or outdoor installation.
ATEX & NFPA Compliance for Hazardous Areas
For combustible dusts and classified environments, AIS tote 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
Safety is engineered into the system—not bolted on later.
Typical Materials Handled
AIS tote 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 comes in a tote and needs to move into the process, this is the cleanest way to do it.
Why AIS?
AIS tote dumpers are not just lifting devices—they are controlled process entry points. By engineering safety, dust containment, cleanability, and system integration into a single solution, AIS helps manufacturers reduce risk, increase uptime, and maintain process consistency.
When totes dump cleanly, operators stay safe and processes stay calm.