Cyclonaire Product Solutions

Bulk Bag Unloader

Engineered for performance. Built for reliability. Supported for life.

Used Across Industries

Customizable Bulk Bag Unloading for Dry Material Handling

Cyclonaire Bulk Bag Unloaders are designed to support safe, efficient unloading of dry bulk material from flexible intermediate bulk containers. Each system can be customized to match specific material flow characteristics, facility requirements, and downstream conveying needs.

The simple bag interface design helps promote material flow while allowing operators to access the bag through an oversized access door. A low-rate control valve provides material flow control, while a localized fan and filter arrangement supports dust mitigation during unloading.

With modular construction, integrated dust collection, hoist options, vibration support, and configurable outlet transitions, Cyclonaire Bulk Bag Unloaders provide a practical solution for feeding materials into pneumatic conveying or downstream processing systems.

Performance Features

Designed to optimize performance, reliability, and system efficiency across demanding applications.

Standard

  • Carbon steel construction
  • Modular construction
  • Integrated dust collection
  • 20 cubic-foot access hopper
  • 4,000-pound capacity electric hoist
  • VibraPads
  • Pneumatic bag massagers
  • 12-inch iris valve
  • Oversized access door

Standard Options

  • 55 or 110 cubic-foot access hopper sizes
  • Access platform and stairs
  • Load cells for loss-in-weight batching
  • Outlet transitions
  • Frame extensions to accommodate larger bags or downstream unloading equipment
  • Additional hoist control button stations
  • Bar code scanning for material verification
Multi bulk bag unloader solution with platforms

Custom Options

  • Forklift load configuration
  • 304 stainless steel construction
  • Epoxy-coated construction
  • 18-inch iris valve
  • Custom hoist lifting heights
  • Application review for material flow, bag size, and downstream system needs
Cyclonaire custom bulk bag unloader – hand bag capability

Controlled Bulk Bag Discharge

How Bulk Bag Unloaders Support Efficient Material Transfer

Cyclonaire Bulk Bag Unloaders combine lifting, dust control, material conditioning, and flow control to support clean and consistent unloading.

01

Position
the Bag

The bulk bag is loaded into the unloader using the configured hoist or forklift arrangement.

02

Access & Condition Material

The oversized access door, VibraPads, and pneumatic bag massagers help support material flow during unloading.

03

Control
Discharge

The iris valve and outlet transition help regulate material discharge into downstream equipment or conveying systems.

04

Manage
Dust

Integrated dust collection helps reduce fugitive dust and support cleaner operation around the unloading station..

Performance Advantages

Customizable Capacity

Access hopper sizes, frame extensions, hoist options, and outlet transitions help match the system to specific unloading needs.

Integrated Dust Collection

Localized dust collection helps support cleaner operation during bulk bag unloading.

Material Flow Support

VibraPads and pneumatic bag massagers help promote material movement from the bag into the unloading system.

System Integration

Outlet transitions and configuration options help connect the unloader to pneumatic conveying or downstream processing equipment.

Technical Resources

Review available technical information for Cyclonaire Bulk Bag Unloaders, including construction options, hopper sizes, hoist configurations, dust collection features, flow-control components, and system integration considerations.

Need a Better Way to Unload Bulk Bags?

Cyclonaire can help evaluate your material, bag size, dust-control needs, and downstream process requirements to configure the right bulk bag unloading solution.