Metalfab MHS, LLC

Pre-Steamer Bin Activator

Metalfab's rugged stainless steel Pre-Steamer Bin Activator is used primarily in the pulp and paper industries both as a standard bin activator and also to presteam wood chips as a precursor to feeding them into the digester. Presteaming the chips dramatically increases the throughput of the digester resulting in reduced processing time, increased efficiency and improved mill profits

Features/Benefits

• Wide Range of Sizes: 2' to 16' diameter
• Special Steam Injection: for processing temperature of 250°
• Unique Dual Baffle Design: features a primary and suspended secondary baffle that delivers continuous flow of dry materials without plugging, jamming or bridging
• Endless beaded Flexible Sleeve: is 7/16" thick with 3-ply reinforcement that will not puncture, slip or leak
• Solid Steel Suspension Arms: are bolted 90° and can support up to 500,000 lbs. each to ensure the bin activator will always remain attached to the bin and cannot move off-center

• Unitized Vibrator and Motor: combines the vibrator and motor in a single, sealed enclosure with no belts to slip or break - unconditionally guaranteed for 30 months
• Performance Guarantee: every Metalfab bin activator is guaranteed to perform in accordance with specifications

Operating Characteristics

• Delivers long-lasting performance with low maintenance, maximum process "uptime" and high product quality in pulp & paper processing
• Pre-steams wood chips in the bin activator before they enter the digestor to improve digestor efficiency, flow into the process and pulp & paper quality