MECO Low Profile Extra Heavy Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers - SDHLP350 are engineered for the toughest material handling tasks where strength, durability, and space efficiency are critical. Built with extra heavy-duty steel and a low-profile design, these hoppers easily fit under machinery, conveyors, and tight workspaces, making them perfect for collecting and transporting extremely dense or abrasive materials. Their automatic self-dumping mechanism ensures safe, efficient unloading directly from a forklift, reducing labor and improving workplace safety. Ideal for foundries, metal fabrication shops, and heavy industrial operations, MECO Low Profile Hoppers deliver unmatched performance in the most demanding environments.

Specifications:
♦ Cubic Volume: 3-1/2 yards.
♦ Size: 98-1/2” wide x 69-1/2” long x 46” high.
♦ Capacity: 5,000 pounds
♦ Fork Opening: 2-1/2” high x 39” wide
♦ Construction: 7-gauge steel with seven-gauge base.

NOTE: 2-1/2 yards and larger are not stackable.

Features:
♦ Low Profile Design: Easily fits into tight spaces and under machinery for convenient material collection.
♦ Extra Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with thicker steel and reinforced for handling extremely heavy, dense, or abrasive materials.
♦ Self-Dumping Mechanism: When released, it automatically dumps and returns to the upright, locked position for quick, hands-free operation.
♦ Forklift Compatible: Equipped with full-length fork pockets for safe, stable transport and dumping.
♦ Safety Latch System: Secures the hopper during movement to prevent accidental dumping.
♦ Heavy-Duty Finish: Durable enamel or powder-coated finish protects against corrosion and wear in harsh environments.

Benefits:
♦ Handles extremely heavy and dense materials that standard hoppers cannot manage.
♦ Increases efficiency by enabling fast, easy dumping and resetting with minimal manual labor.
♦ Fits under workstations, conveyor belts, and compact spaces, maximizing facility space usage.
♦ Reduces workplace injuries and labor costs by allowing forklift operators to dump loads without leaving their seat.
♦ Built to withstand continuous, demanding use, minimizing downtime and maintenance needs.

Typical Uses:
♦ Transporting and disposing of heavy scrap metal, foundry sand, castings, and construction debris.
♦ Ideal for metal fabrication shops, foundries, machine shops, and heavy manufacturing plants.
♦ Perfect for industries requiring safely handling dense waste materials, recycling heavy products, and managing bulky, abrasive debris.

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