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Big Bag Frames

  • Manufactured with precision engineering
  • Over 30 years of fabrication experience
  • Modular Big Bag system which can expand as requirements change
  • Reduced carbon footprint due to lightweight manufacturing
  • Rigorously tested to industry standards
  • Short lead times within the UK
Description

Introducing the new Summit Systems Big Bag Frames – the ultimate solution for efficient, safe, and scalable material handling in the plastics and manufacturing industries. Designed and manufactured in the UK with over 30 years of precision engineering expertise, our innovative frames offer unmatched versatility, featuring modular designs that expand as your needs evolve.

Equipped with advanced options like vibration, massager and hoist systems with smart sensors for remote monitoring, all to ensure seamless material flow and reduced waiting time. Whether handling plastic granules, powders, or heavy-duty materials, our customisable frames are rigorously tested to meet industry standards, delivering the strength you need with a reduced carbon footprint.

With Summit Systems’ Big Bag Frames, you get more than just a product – you get a world-class, next-generation solution tailored to the unique demands of your operation. Lightweight yet robust, our frames are built for reliability and come with expert technical support from industry professionals. Our commitment to innovation and quality is evident in every frame, ensuring your business runs smoothly with the most efficient discharge processes available. Plus, with short lead times across the UK, Summit Systems is the trusted partner for businesses seeking to improve productivity, safety, and operational success.

The Benefits
  • Smart Bag Frames with Sensors for Remote Monitoring: Allows real-time monitoring of material levels, reducing the risk of overflows or shortages. This helps optimise efficiency by enabling proactive maintenance and adjustments, ultimately reducing downtime and operational costs.

  • Modular System: The frames can adapt to growing or changing operational needs. As your material handling requirements increase, the system can expand without needing a complete overhaul, offering cost savings and flexibility.

  • Next-Generation Design: Incorporating the latest technology and materials, these frames are engineered for superior performance, ensuring smooth operation and longer equipment life. This means fewer replacements or repairs, leading to reduced long-term costs.

  • Lightweight and Durable: The lightweight nature makes installation and handling easier, while maintaining high strength ensures safe handling of heavy loads. This combination improves operational efficiency and worker safety, while also reducing shipping costs due to the lighter weight.

  • Precision Engineering with 30+ Years of Experience: Proven expertise ensures the frames are meticulously crafted for reliability and performance. This heritage instills trust that the frames will meet high industry standards and perform well under demanding conditions.

  • Reduced Carbon Footprint: Using lightweight materials and streamlined manufacturing processes significantly reduces environmental impact. Centralising material delivery, manufacturing, and assembly in a single location eliminates transportation between stages, lowering emissions and energy consumption. By consolidating all components and operations within a compact footprint, this approach supports corporate sustainability goals while enhancing efficiency.

  • UK Designed and Manufactured: Locally produced products ensure quicker delivery times, better quality control, and adherence to stringent UK industry standards. This also strengthens customer trust through local manufacturing and support.

  • Rigorously Tested to Industry Standards: Ensures the frames meet safety and durability standards, reducing the risk of accidents or failures in operation. This guarantees high levels of reliability and performance.

  • Quick Lead Times in the UK: Fast delivery reduces downtime in critical operations, ensuring businesses can maintain productivity and address urgent needs without long wait times.

  • Customisation and Bespoke Fabrication: Tailored solutions mean that the Big Bag Frames can be designed to meet the specific requirements of different industries or materials. This leads to greater efficiency and effectiveness in handling unique challenges, improving operational workflows.

What are Big Bag Frames?

Big Bag Frames are robust, modular support structures specifically designed to hold, lift, and discharge large bulk bags, or FIBCs (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers), commonly used for storing and transporting bulk materials like powders, granules, or heavy-duty goods. These frames not only support the weight of the bags but also ensure controlled and efficient discharge of materials, reducing spillage and waste. In industrial settings such as plastics, chemicals, agriculture, and food processing, Big Bag Frames can be customised with features like vibration cradles, bag massagers, blowing systems, dust extractors, and smart sensors for remote monitoring to enhance operational efficiency. By automating material handling processes and improving safety, they help manufacturers reduce manual labour, increase throughput, and maintain a clean working environment.

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Choosing Your Big Bag Frame

SBB - Standard Bag Frame

  • Summit Systems’ Big Bag Frames feature a modular design, allowing customisation and expansion to meet evolving operational needs, making them a scalable solution for businesses.
  • The frames include smart sensors for remote monitoring, providing real-time data on material levels and system performance, reducing downtime and material waste.
  • UK-designed and manufactured to the highest industry standards, each frame undergoes rigorous testing to ensure safety, durability, and reliable performance in demanding conditions.

SBBLH - Standard Bag Frame with Lift Hoist

The SBBLH model has all the same features as the standard frame but with the extra items below:

  • The SBBLH model features an integrated hoist and lift system, automating the lifting and positioning of heavy bulk bags to reduce manual labour and enhance worker safety.
  • Automated lifting boosts productivity by increasing throughput and minimising delays, streamlining the material handling process.
  • Customisable hoist speed and lifting capacity provide manufacturers with precision and flexibility tailored to specific production requirements.

Why Summit Systems Big Bag Frames Are the Preferred Choice for Manufacturers

Summit Systems’ Big Bag Frames are a leading choice for manufacturers due to their modular, customisable design, advanced technology, and exceptional strength. These frames can be tailored to specific operational needs, integrating features like vibration cradles, dust extractors, and smart sensors for real-time monitoring, enhancing both productivity and safety. Their lightweight yet durable construction reduces transportation costs and supports sustainability goals. UK-manufactured to high standards, the frames offer fast lead times and expert support, ensuring fast, reliable implementation. With over 30 years of expertise, Summit Systems provides a versatile, future-proof solution for efficient material handling.

"Summit Systems are very good at understanding what is needed, and taking time to understand our processes, which made the install and integration very easy, and if we had any issues, they were always on call and very quick to support. We bought 2 Big Bag Discharge Systems, one for powder and one for granules – both are very good and are working perfectly. We had an issue with the powder one, but this was rectified before the start up of the line. Support has always been very good, and we would buy again."
Paul Nolan – Colloids Ltd

Big Bag Frames: FAQs

Summit Systems' Big Bag Frames feature a modular design, allowing them to be customised and expanded as operational needs grow. They offer tailored solutions with options like vibration cradles, dust extractors, and control panels, providing more flexibility compared to fixed-size, off-the-shelf frames.

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