Why use a Bag Compactor?
Empty small bags can retain residual powder and dust after discharge while creating bulky waste. A bag compactor provides an enclosed way to compress empty bags, helping contain residual material, reduce waste volume, and simplify disposal.
What Sets Hapman’s Bag Compactor Conveyor Apart?
Hapman’s Bag Compactor can operate as a standalone unit or integrate directly with a Hapman Bag Dump Station for contained bag disposal after manual unloading. The 100% air-operated design eliminates electrical components at the unit, supporting washdown and certain hazardous-area applications.
Integrate the Bag Compactor with other bulk material equipment from Hapman like the Bag Dump Stations for a complete unloading system.
The Hapman Performantee®
Our Performantee is a 100% operational guarantee that you will be fully satisfied with the performance of our equipment, and that it will achieve the specific results for which it was designed and manufactured. If not, we will revise or repair it to deliver the results we promised.
Product Details
How it Works
Insert
Place empty bags into the Bag Compactor. When integrated with a Hapman Bag Dump Station, empty bags can be transferred directly from the unloading area into the Bag Compactor.
Compact
The air-operated system compresses the empty bags, reducing their volume while keeping residual material contained.
Remove
Lift out the compacted bundle for disposal.
Features
Built for empty small bags and available in carbon steel or stainless steel, the Bag Compactor keeps your process dust-free and your waste easy to handle.
Compaction
Dual pneumatic rams compress empty bags into an easy-to-manage 4 ft³ bundle.
Container
Removable, with a disposable plastic liner for quick and easy emptying.
Air Operated
Safe for explosion-proof and washdown areas, using 4.3 SCFM at 80 psi per 10-second cycle.
Access Ports
Feed empty bags straight from a Hapman Bag Dump Station for maximum dust control.
Combination
Pairs with Hapman Bag Dump Stations and Dust Collectors in a space-saving setup.
Industries
Hapman’s engineering team has helped customers with bag compactor applications in the following industries:
Chemical & Pharma
Food Industry
Building Products
Polymers & Plastics
Vivarium Research
Wastewater Treatment
Mining & Minerals
Power Generation
Battery Material Handling
Pet Food
Get Started with a Bag Compactor
Want to see how much space a Hapman Bag Compactor can save you? Our team can help you size the right unit for your bag types and volume. Get in touch to customize your compactor to exactly what you need.
Have Technical Questions About Our Bag Compactors?
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Check out our FAQs.
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What is a bag compactor?
A bag compactor compresses empty 25 and 50 lb bags after powders or other dry bulk materials have been discharged. Compacting the bags reduces waste volume while an enclosed design helps contain residual material and dust during disposal.
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Why use a bag compactor for empty material bags?
Empty bags can retain residual powder and dust even after material has been discharged. A bag compactor provides an enclosed point for collecting and compressing these bags, helping reduce waste volume, contain residual material, and simplify disposal.
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What size bags can a bag compactor handle?
Hapman’s Bag Compactor is designed for empty 25 and 50 lb bags used to supply powders and other dry bulk materials. It is not intended for bulk bags or FIBCs.
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Can a bag compactor be used with a bag dump station?
Yes. Hapman’s Bag Compactor can be integrated with a Bag Dump Station so operators can move empty bags directly from manual unloading into the compactor. It can also be installed and operated as a standalone unit.
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Does a bag compactor help control dust?
Yes. Empty bags can retain residual powder that may become airborne during handling and disposal. The enclosed compaction process helps contain this residual material as bags are collected and compressed.
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Does the Hapman Bag Compactor require electricity?
No. The Hapman Bag Compactor is 100% air-operated, eliminating the need for electrical components at the unit. This design supports applications where washdown or hazardous-area requirements must be considered.
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How does a bag compactor work?
Empty bags are placed into the enclosed unit, where the air-operated compaction mechanism compresses them to reduce their volume. Once the compacted bags are ready for removal, they can be taken from the unit for disposal.
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What types of bags can be compacted?
Hapman’s Bag Compactor can handle a variety of empty material bags, regardless of bag construction. The unit is not designed for bulk bags or FIBCs.
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What air supply does a pneumatic bag compactor require?
Hapman’s Bag Compactor requires 4.3 SCFM at 80 psi per 10-second cycle. The system is 100% air-operated and does not require electrical power at the unit.