The Matthiesen Live Bottom Bin is a very versatile piece of equipment when you need to store product between harvests. The live bottom bin advances the product forward using a flor and front rake to keep product moving onto the screw conveyor to your bagging lines. Optional equipment can be added to the live bottom bin, such as slingers of leveling screws, to make your operation highly efficient.

Features & Benefits

• Bins available in true 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 ton capacity
• UHMW wall and floor
• All other contact surfaces are stainless steel
• Separate drive for floor, rake and screw
• Drives are direct coupled, which eliminates chain and sprocket
• UL certified control panel
• Rugged galvanized frame standard (stainless steel available)
• Legs included (any size up to 3′ standard)
• Ball bearings
• Easy to assemble and maintain
• 14 ton max discharge rate per hour
• Discharge conveyor direction can be changed in the field
• 2 Lexan vertical rake viewing windows
• Proximity sensor for filling hopper
• Electrical 230/3/60 or 460/3/60

Options

• Custom configurations available
• Spreader to disperse product evenly
• Floor advancement controls (allows for first in, first out)
• Bin full switch
• Drain pans
• Top cover
• Additional Lexan viewing panels
• Remote control panel
• Other electrical options available
• Access door
• Leveling screw

Dimensions

Bin is used for temporary storage of product while awaiting utilization. When activated, the floor and front wall rake keep product moving to a bin mounted conveyor transporting, product to the next process station.