At American Made Hoppers, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make the right choice for your material handling operations. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our Self-Dumping Hoppers and Rotator Forklift Bins. If you don’t find the answer to your question here, feel free to contact our team for more assistance.
Our self-dumping hoppers are designed to tilt and dump their contents when the bumper release contacts the side of a dumpster or receiving area. After emptying, the hopper returns to its upright position, ready to be refilled.
Our hoppers are constructed from heavy-duty steel, ensuring durability and the ability to handle heavy and abrasive materials like scrap metal, gravel, or waste.
All standard size hoppers are in stock and ready to ship.
Yes, all of our self-dumping hoppers are compatible with standard forklifts, making them easy to transport and dump.
Absolutely. We offer a range of standard sizes, but we can also design and build custom hoppers to meet your specific needs.
A 1-yard dumpster will hold waste equivalent to 3ft x 3ft x 3ft: a cubic yard. This is a common measurement for dumpsters and self-dumping hoppers. We make self-dumping hoppers as small as ¼-yard and as large as 7-yards standard, as well as custom sizes.
Rotator forklift bins are used to handle and dump bulk materials such as scrap, recyclables, feed, grain, or construction materials. They are ideal for industries that require efficient material handling and easy disposal.
Our rotator bins are constructed steel angles for bracing and steel sheet metal sides, and are fully welded without mesh or any other material on the sides. The fully welded seams allow our bins to even hold liquids (though that’s not the recommended application).
Yes, our rotator bins are designed to fit standard forklifts, allowing for easy transport and precise dumping control.
Our forklift bins can hold 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of material.
Yes! We offer a range of standard sizes, but we can also design and build custom forklift bins to meet your specific needs.
Yes, our bins are constructed from heavy-duty materials that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, even in harsh conditions.
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