High Viscosity Drum Unloading Systems

Automated, hygienic and efficient – achieve up to 99% product removal and streamline your unloading processes.

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Our Drum Unloading Systems at a Glance:

Effortless drum unloading for even the thickest products

High Viscosity Drum Unloading System

Handles solids up to 42mm
Sanitary AODD Pump with electropolished or sandblasted finish
FDA-compliant & ATEX-rated

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High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System

Easily switches between up to 4 drums
Sanitary Double Diaphragm Pump with lifting/lowering system
Built-in articulated arm for drum changeover

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High Viscosity Flexi Drum Unloading System

Designed for mid-to-low volume applications
Integrated control for seamless operation
Excellent for feeding filling or packing lines

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Our Drum Unloading Systems at a Glance:

Effortless drum unloading for even the thickest products

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What Is a Drum Unloading System?

Drum Unloading Systems are purpose-built solutions designed to empty high-viscosity, paste-like, and non-self-flowing media from drums or containers. Unlike traditional Drum Pumps, these systems push product out with high efficiency and cleanliness using inflatable seals and powerful hygienic pumps.

Reduces contamination with sealing section between piston & drum
Inflatable seal system fits varied drum shapes/sizes
Customisable frame, piston, and control options
Suitable for both industrial and hygienic applications

Common Applications Include:

Food & Beverage

Purees & Syrups

Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical

Industrial

Why Choose Tapflo’s HVS Drum Unloading Systems?

Tapflo UK’s systems are engineered with hygiene, efficiency, and flexibility in mind. Whether you’re handling coconut oil or tomato paste, our systems help you save time, money, and product.

Key Advantages:

- Up to 400 L/min unloading capability
- 99% product extraction with scraping lid
- Conforms to FDA & EN 10204 standards
- Multiple automation & control options
- Available with ATEX certification
- Designed for Food, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical & Industrial sectors
- High Solids Handing – Pass solids up to 42mm depending on valve type.
- High Surface Finishes – Ra <1.6 as standard, with optional <0.8 and <0.5 on request for high purity applications.

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Key Features & Components

Sanitary Pump Types

This sealless, hygienic pump offers smooth, gentle product handling with dry suction and dry-run capabilities, ensuring easy maintenance and cleanliness in hygienic environments

Seal Systems (Inflatable & Lip Seals)

The system features replaceable lip seals for straight drums and inflatable seals for conical drums, ensuring efficient product extraction and adaptability to different drum shapes

Piston & Frame Options

Multiple piston and frame configurations allow for full system customisation to meet diverse operational requirements. The mobile four-wheel frame ensures easy transportation and quick setup at different drum storage locations

Integrated Control Systems

The integrated control panel offers intuitive operation, with options to control pump speed, select automatic or manual mode, and manage system functions. Safety is enhanced with an emergency stop (E-STOP) and main power switch

Cleaning & Maintenance Features

Tri-Clamp connections and electropolished or sandblasted surfaces simplify cleaning and maintenance, while the clean frame design ensures hygienic processing

Product-Saving Scraping Lid

Designed for both straight and conical drums, the scraping lid ensures maximum product recovery, even when the drum is nearly empty

Need to empty drums of thick media faster and cleaner? Need to empty drums of thick media faster and cleaner? Get in touch with our experts today!

Drum Unloading FAQ’S

What Types of Media can Tapflo UK’s HVS Systems Handle?

What Industries use Drum Unloading Systems?

How Much Product can the System Recover?

What Types of Drums or Containers are Supported?

Do You Offer ATEX-Rated Options?

02380 252 325

High Viscosity Drum Unloading Systems

Automated, hygienic and efficient – achieve up to 99% product removal and streamline your unloading processes.

Our Drum Unloading Systems at a Glance:

High Viscosity Drum Unloading System

High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System

High Viscosity Flexi Drum Unloading System

Our Drum Unloading Systems at a Glance:

What Is a Drum Unloading System?

Common Applications Include:

Food & Beverage

Purees & Syrups

Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical

Industrial

Why Choose Tapflo’s HVS Drum Unloading Systems?

Contact an Expert

Key Features & Components

Sanitary Pump Types

Seal Systems (Inflatable & Lip Seals)

Piston & Frame Options

Integrated Control Systems

Cleaning & Maintenance Features

Product-Saving Scraping Lid

Drum Unloading FAQ’S

What Types of Media can Tapflo UK’s HVS Systems Handle?

What Industries use Drum Unloading Systems?

How Much Product can the System Recover?

What Types of Drums or Containers are Supported?

Do You Offer ATEX-Rated Options?

How Fast is the Unloading Process?

What Types of Media can Tapflo UK’s HVS Systems Handle?

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