Nuclear Drum Tipping & Filling

Hosokawa Micron’s Drum Tipping & Filling Systems provide tailored, high-performance solutions for the safe and efficient handling, tipping, and filling of bulk powders, granules, and liquids. Engineered to reduce manual handling and maximize operator safety, these bespoke systems integrate seamlessly with our advanced containment and processing equipment.

Specifically developed for nuclear-grade applications, these systems offer full operator protection, dust-free operation, and compliance with the most rigorous environmental and health & safety standards. They are compatible with glovebox systems, fume cupboards, and other containment systems, making them ideal for the controlled handling of radioactive or hazardous materials.

Built to comply with COSHH, ATEX, and cGMP standards, our drum handling solutions are robust, intuitive to operate, and adaptable across a wide range of nuclear and high-containment industries. The latest models are designed with fully electric drive systems, eliminating risk from leaking hydraulic fluid or gas.

How it Works

Material drums are loaded onto the system’s tipping platform, which can be manually or automatically activated. The drum is rotated or inverted over a hopper or receiving vessel, where precision dosing or full decanting can occur. Integrated dust extraction and isolation technologies maintain environmental safety. Filling systems use gravimetric or volumetric dosing into containment drums, supported by vision or sensor systems for monitoring and traceability.