AUTOMATED SUPPLY SYSTEMS PROVIDE EFFICIENCY IN BULK MATERIAL HANDLING.

General remarks related to storage and handling of plastics in processing plants are followed by a description of a bulk material bin activation system which provides consistent flow of resin. This materials handling system is the material discharged readily from holding bins on demand and in controlled volume even after prolonged shutdown, such as over weekends. The report is presented under the following headings: - achieving controlled flow; mechanical devices; mass flow bins; vibrating bin discharger; and equipment/process considerations.