Apparatus and methods to transfer materials from storage containers

摘要

An apparatus and methods for transferring powder material from a storage drum to a processing container is disclosed. The apparatus has a dumper which receives a container of powder. The dumper moves the storage container between a loading position and an unloading position where the container is at least partially inverted. An enclosure with an access opening to receive the powder from the storage container when the container is in the unloading position is provided