Auxiliary Systems

Receiving Hopper – Bag Slitting Station

The Agimix Bag-Ripping Receiving Hopper is designed to make feeding raw materials in bags faster, safer, and more efficient.

Product Description

The Agimix Bag Dump Hopper is equipment developed to facilitate and make safer the feeding of raw materials in bags in industrial processes. Designed for unloading powdered or granular materials, the hopper allows bags to be opened directly over a support grid, guiding the product in a controlled manner into the production process.

Its robust structure ensures resistance for continuous operation in industrial environments, while the functional design provides greater ergonomics and practicality for operators during bag handling. During the opening of the bags, the material is directed to the receiving hopper and can proceed to different stages of the process through equipment such as screw conveyors, feeders, or dosing systems.

To improve operational conditions and reduce particle dispersion in the environment, the system can be equipped with a dust collection cabin and filtration system, capturing the dust generated during the operation. This contributes to a cleaner, safer working environment in compliance with industrial standards.

Challenges in Raw Material Feeding in Bags

In many industrial processes that use raw materials in bags, the manual opening of the sacks can generate dust dispersion, material waste, and low productivity in feeding the process. In addition, improper handling can compromise operator safety and cause dirt in the work environment, directly impacting operational efficiency and process control.

The Agimix solution!

The Agimix Bag Opening Receiving Hopper was developed to provide a practical, organized, and safe feeding of powdered or granular materials. The equipment allows bags to be opened directly over a support grid, directing the material into the hopper in a controlled manner. The system can be integrated with screw conveyors, solid feeders, tanks, or reactors, and may also include a dust collection and filtration cabin, reducing particle dispersion during operation.

Operational Gains and Cost Reduction

With a robust design developed for integration with different industrial systems, Agimix’s solution helps reduce raw material losses, improve working conditions, and increase production line productivity. A more organized feeding of the process also provides greater operational control, reduced need for environmental cleaning, and lower operating costs, ensuring greater efficiency and reliability for the industry.


Different Industrial Processes

Food Industry and Powdered Ingredients
Food Industry and Powdered Ingredients
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Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
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Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics
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Fertilizers, Agrochemicals and Animal Nutrition
Fertilizers, Agrochemicals and Animal Nutrition
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Civil Construction and Mineral Materials
Civil Construction and Mineral Materials
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General Industrial Processes
General Industrial Processes
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Technical features and advantages


Technical features and advantages

Gas and Dust Exhaust System

  • Efficient exhaust system for the Agimix bag dump cabin that captures gases and suspended particles.
  • Reduces the dispersion of powdered material in the workplace environment.
  • Contributes to operator health and safety by minimizing exposure to harmful particles.
  • Helps maintain compliance with environmental regulations.

Clean and Dust-Free Environment

  • Effective filtration that keeps the work environment free of dust.
  • Prevents the accumulation of harmful particles in the air and on surfaces.
  • Improves indoor air quality, providing a safer and healthier environment for workers.
  • Suitable for classified areas.

Automatic Self-Cleaning System

  • Uses compressed air pulses to automatically clean the filters.
  • Reduces the need for manual intervention and maintenance downtime.
  • Maintains filtration efficiency by regularly removing accumulated particles from the filters.
  • Contributes to higher operational productivity by minimizing interruptions.


Possible Applications

Process tanks
Process tanks
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Disperser tanks
Disperser tanks
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Powder mixer
Powder mixer
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Line feeders
Line feeders
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Exd Classified Area
Exd Classified Area
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Screw Conveyors
Screw Conveyors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check out some frequently asked questions about our Agimix Big Bag Dischargers, which can clear up your doubts.

The industrial receiving hopper system with bag slitter, developed by Agimix, represents an innovation in equipment for handling powdered and granular materials, such as flours, minerals, and plastics. This solution is essential for optimizing bag unloading in industrial environments, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Step-by-step operation:

  • Bag positioning: The bags are placed on an automated feeding platform or conveyor.
  • Controlled opening: The bag slitter uses precise blades to open the bags, minimizing waste and contamination.
  • Flow direction to the hopper: The materials flow into the hopper, a robust structure made of stainless or carbon steel that regulates the flow through valves or vibrators.
  • Uniform discharge: It integrates with downstream systems, such as pneumatic conveyors, ensuring continuous material flow.

Main industrial applications:

  • Food sector: Processing ingredients such as sugar and spices.
  • Pharmaceutical: Handling active powders under GMP standards.
  • Chemical and plastics: Unloading resins and abrasive additives.

Highlighted operational benefits:

  • Increased productivity: Rates of up to 10 tons/hour, reducing setup times.
  • Cost reduction: Labor savings of up to 50%, with less material waste.
  • Operational efficiency: Optimizes material flow and improves organization of the production area.

For dust control, the system includes collectors with HEPA filters, capturing fine particles and meeting standards such as OSHA. Integration with other systems is facilitated by PLCs, synchronizing with silos and mixers. In terms of workplace safety, protective guards and sensors prevent accidents, promoting ergonomic unloading of bags ranging from 25 kg to 1,000 kg big bags.

The Agimix bag dump hopper with bag slitter system is designed to meet critical demands in bulk solids handling, transforming industrial processes into faster and safer operations. Here are the key applications, highlighted by sector:

  • Food industry: Hygienic unloading of flours and sugars, preventing contamination in production lines.
  • Pharmaceutical: Management of excipients in cleanrooms, with GMP compliance to preserve quality.
  • Chemical: Handling of pigments and corrosive resins, resistant to aggressive environments.
  • Plastics and mining: Processing of granulated materials such as sands and cement, supporting high volumes.

Operational benefits in focus:

  • High productivity: Reduces unloading cycles from hours to minutes.
  • Optimized material flow: Automation that eliminates bottlenecks in continuous lines.
  • Cost reduction: Less waste (up to 30%) and optimized energy use.

The dust control system is robust, with exhaust systems that capture up to 99% of particles, improving air quality. Integration with process systems uses protocols such as Modbus, connecting the hopper to conveyors and feeders through IoT. For workplace safety, ergonomic stations and alarms promote a more efficient organization of the production area, minimizing risks in bag unloading operations. This versatility makes the Agimix solution a strategic ally for industries.

Discover how the Agimix bag dump hopper with bag slitter system revolutionizes bulk solids unloading, delivering operational benefits that enhance industrial competitiveness. With advanced automation, it reduces manual dependency, achieving rates of 5 to 20 bags per minute.

Key benefits highlighted:

  • Increased productivity: Reduces downtime by up to 40%, thanks to anti-blockage features such as pneumatic vibrators.
  • Material flow efficiency: Ensures uniform feeding to downstream equipment.
  • Cost reduction: Savings in labor and maintenance, with ROI in less than 18 months.

Various industrial applications:

  • Food industry: Maintains the integrity of sensitive products.
  • Chemicals: Resistant to abrasive substances.

The dust control system integrates bag filters, reducing cleaning requirements and extending the lifespan of machinery. Integration with other systems through PLCs (such as Ethernet/IP) synchronizes with silos and mixers, optimizing the overall process. In terms of workplace safety, ergonomic platforms and interlocking systems comply with standards such as NR-12, improving the organization of the production area. In bag unloading operations, it minimizes losses, increasing operational efficiency for more sustainable and cost-effective material handling.

Prioritizing health and efficiency, the Agimix hopper system with bag slitter is designed for dust control and workplace safety, essential in handling powdered materials. Its enclosed design opens bags in a sealed environment, directing flows without dispersion.

Dust control mechanisms:

  • Localized suction: Captures fine particles (<5 microns) using HEPA filters.
  • Hermetic seals: Meets EPA and ABNT standards, preserving air quality.

Benefited industrial applications:

  • Pharmaceutical: Prevents contamination in clean rooms.
  • Food industry: Maintains hygiene in powder processing.

Operational benefits:

  • Productivity without interruptions: Fewer stops for cleaning.
  • Cost reduction: Decreases occupational health expenses.

Integration with process systems includes sensors that adjust airflow rates, optimizing material flow. For workplace safety, it incorporates:

  • Pressurized cabins and protective guards.
  • Interlocking systems aligned with ISO 45001.

This promotes ergonomic production area organization, limiting exposure during bag unloading and transforming risks into competitive advantages for industries.

Seamlessly integrate the Agimix bag dump hopper system into your industrial ecosystem, increasing operational efficiency in bag unloading. Modular interfaces connect the hopper to conveyors and feeders, with sensors regulating flows via PLCs.

Key integration methods:

  • Automated connections: With screw conveyors or pneumatic conveyors.
  • Industrial protocols: Support for Profibus and Modbus for synchronization.

Optimized industrial applications:

  • Food: Precise dosing in formulations.
  • Chemicals: Intermediate storage in silos.

Efficiency improvements:

  • Productivity: Up to 95% in continuous operations, reducing transitions.
  • Cost reduction: Fewer losses (up to 35%) and just-in-time demands.
  • Material flow: Automated to prevent overloads.

The dust control extends to integrated collectors, while workplace safety uses coordinated interlocks. Compact designs improve production area organization, making the Agimix solution a vital component for complex processes and market competitiveness.