Quotation Request Form ®

Date _______________________________________________________
Company ___________________________________________________
Street ______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________
Name/Title __________________________________________________
Tel: ( ) ______________________________________________
Fax: ( ) ______________________________________________
E-Mail______________________________________________________
Where did you first hear of Flexicon?
n Trade publication n Direct mail
n Representative n Trade show
n Internet n Other_______________________________

Installation location (if different from above):

Company ___________________________________________________
Street ______________________________________________________
Flexicon products range from individual equipment to automated systems
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________ that source bulk material from interior and exterior plant locations, transport
it between process equipment and storage vessels, weigh it, blend it, feed it
CUSTOMER TYPE: n End user n O.E.M. n Reseller to packaging lines, extruders, molding machines and storage vessels, and
INDUSTRY: load it into railcars and trailers.
n Agricultural chemicals n Paints & allied products Most equipment is available in carbon steel with durable industrial finishes,
n Bakery n Petroleum refining or in stainless steel designed and constructed to industrial, food, dairy or
n Beverage n Pharmaceutical pharmaceutical standards.
n Canned, frozen & preserved n Plastic
fruits & veg Select models meet standards for USDA Dairy Acceptance, and 3-A
n Rubber
n Cosmetics authorization.
n Snack food
n Dairy n Stone/clay/glass In addition to the Flexicon equipment covered in this Quotation Request
n Grain mill products n Sugar & confectionary Form, Flexicon’s custom-engineered, automated, plant-wide bulk handling
n Industrial chemicals n Water & waste treatment and processing systems can incorporate bulk handling and process
n Meat equipment of other manufacturers.
n Wood/pulp/paper
n Mining/construction n Other_____________________ Please consult your Flexicon representative for details.
n Packaging

FLEXIBLE SCREW CONVEYORS TUBULAR CABLE CONVEYORS PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS BULK BAG DISCHARGERS
(including weigh batching systems) (including weigh batching systems) (including weigh batching systems) (including pneumatic, flexible
screw, and tubular cable
conveyor interface)

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE
PAGES: 1, 2, 4, 5 PAGES: PAGES: 1, 2, 8, 9 PAGES: 1, 2, 10, 11
1, 2, 6, 7

BULK BAG CONDITIONERS BAG DUMP STATIONS BULK BAG FILLERS CONTAINER DUMPERS
(including pneumatic, flexible (including pneumatic, (including pneumatic, flexible
screw, and tubular cable flexible screw, and tubular screw, and tubular cable
conveyor interface) cable conveyor interface) conveyor interface)
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE
PAGES: PAGES: 1, 2, 3 PAGES: PAGES:
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Bulk Material A BULK Electrical Requirements:

MATERIAL
(Generic and/or manufacturer trade name): POWER SUPPLY
Check appropriate boxes A B C
_______________________________________ Volt:________ Phase:________ Hz:________
MATERIAL FORMS:
Similar to other mat’l: ____________________ (for blends, check all that apply)
MOTOR RATING
PARTICLE SIZE(S) Pellet A: n TEFC n IP55
_______ n mesh, n micron, n in. or n mm Fiber B: n Washdown n IP65
BULK DENSITY Irregular C: n Explosion proof
Packed (densified) _____________________ Granular Class:___________ Div:_____________
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3 Powder Group:___________________________
Loose (aerated) _______________________ Flake n EExD
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3 Specify zones:_____________________
Other:
TEMPERATURE _____________ n ˚F or n ˚C MATERIAL FLOWABILITY ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES
n Ambient (Angle of repose)
A: n NEMA 4 (washdown)
MOISTURE CONTENT _________________% Very free-flowing (30˚ or less) n IP65
FAT CONTENT ________________________% Free-flowing (30˚ to 45˚) B: n NEMA 4X (caustic washdown)
OIL CONTENT ________________________% Semi-free-flowing (45˚to 60˚) n IP67
Non-free-flowing (60˚ and above) C: n NEMA 7/9 (explosion-proof)
Bulk Material B MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS n EExD
(Generic and/or manufacturer trade name): Abrasive
_______________________________________ Corrosive

Similar to other mat’l: ____________________

Degradable Materials of Construction
(affecting use or salability)
PARTICLE SIZE(S) Compressible

MAT’L CONTACT

NON-CONTACT
_______ n mesh, n micron, n in. or n mm

SURFACES

SURFACES
Aerates or becomes fluidized
BULK DENSITY Packs, cakes or smears
Packed (densified) _____________________ Solidifies if left to sit or if vibrated
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3 Bridges or cavitates when hoppered
Loose (aerated) _______________________ Check appropriate boxes
Interlocks or mats, resisting flow
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3
Rat-holes when hoppered CARBON STEEL:
TEMPERATURE _____________ n ˚F or n ˚C Welded exclusively on the exterior
Hygroscopic and deburred. Exterior surfaces
n Ambient primed and painted.
Hazardous
MOISTURE CONTENT _________________% if “yes” specify: STAINLESS STEEL
FAT CONTENT ________________________% INDUSTRIAL FINISH:
Toxic Type 304, welded exclusively
OIL CONTENT ________________________% on the exterior and deburred.
Acidic
Exterior surfaces with microsphere
Flammable blasted finish.
Bulk Material C Explosive dust STAINLESS STEEL
REFINED FINISH:
(Generic and/or manufacturer trade name): Other: Type 304, product contact areas
_______________________________________ continuously welded and deburred.
Exterior surfaces with microsphere
Similar to other mat’l: ____________________ blasted finish.
STAINLESS STEEL
PARTICLE SIZE(S) SANITARY FINISH:
_______ n mesh, n micron, n in. or n mm Type 304, product contact areas
continuously welded and polished to
BULK DENSITY a 150 grit finish. Exterior surfaces
Packed (densified) _____________________ with microsphere blasted finish.
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3 OTHER (Specify):
Loose (aerated) _______________________
n lbs/ft3 or n kg/m3
TEMPERATURE _____________ n ˚F or n ˚C IMPORTANT
n Ambient Please ship a one-pint (.5 litre)
MOISTURE CONTENT _________________% sample of actual materials handled,
FAT CONTENT ________________________% with MSDS sheet if applicable.
OIL CONTENT ________________________%

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FLEXICON® TIP-TITE®
BAG DUMP STATIONS CONTAINER DUMPERS

DUMP STATION TYPE DUMPER TYPE

n Integral dust collection n TIP-TITE® (shown top and center)
n Spun bond filters n Pneumatically actuated
(particle size >5 microns) outlet valve
n PTFE coated filters n Manual outlet valve
(particle size >1 micron) n Open chute (bottom)
n Dust hood only
n Flat hinged cover
n Open hopper MOBILITY
n Stationary
n Portable
CONTAINER TO BE DUMPED
n Bag
n Box CONTAINER TO BE DUMPED
n Other:_______________________________________________ n Drum
n Box
n Other:_______________________
HOPPER OUTLET INTERFACE Specifications:
n Conveyor Height n in. or n mm
n Flexicon Tubular Cable Conveyor Diameter n in. or n mm
n Flexicon Flexible Screw Conveyor Length n in. or n mm
n Flexicon Pneumatic Conveyor Width n in. or n mm
n Other Conveyor: Weight n lb. or n kgw
(Specify type)________________________________________
n Gravity discharge
n With outlet valve:
CONTAINER MATERIAL
Size:__________
OF CONSTRUCTION
n in. or n mm
n Steel
and type:
n Fiber/cardboard
n Slidegate
n Other:__________________________
n Rotary
n Butterfly
n Other:
___________________________________________________________
n No outlet valve:
Size:__________
n in. or n mm
and type:
n Flanged
n Non-flanged

OPTIONS
n Bag compactor n Bag support tray
n Solid cover n Vibrator
n Hinged cover n Agitator
n Cover with inlet port n Casters
n Screen n Low level sensor

End of Bag Dump Station Quotation Request Form End of Container Dumper Quotation Request Form

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FLEXICON®
FLEXIBLE SCREW CONVEYORS
(including weigh batching systems)

CONVEYING CAPACITY
WEIGHT:
Min______________ Max______________
n lbs/hr or n kg/hr
VOLUME:
Min______________ Max______________
n ft3/hr or n m3/hr

OPERATIONAL DUTY
n Continuous:
(non-stop running of conveyor)
________ hrs/day ________ days/week
n Intermittent:
CONTROL OPTIONS FLOOR HOPPERS
(frequent on/off cycling of conveyor) n Level sensor
Cycle time on:_____________________ n On/off timer HOPPER CAPACITY
Cycle time off:_____________________ n Batch timer n 1 ft3 (28l)
n Volumetric batching n Remote operator station n 3 ft3 (85l)
Batch weight:_________ n lbs or n kg n 5 ft3 (142l)
Required batch delivery time: EQUIPMENT n 8 ft3 (225l)
__________________ minutes n Mobile configuration n 14 ft3 (400l)
Batch frequency: ________ batches/day n Bulk bag discharger n 20 ft3 (560l)
(also complete pages 1, 2, 10, 11)
n Gravimetric batching
n Bulk bag filler
n Loss-of-weight system HOPPER OPTIONS
(also complete pages 1, 2, 11)
n Gain-in-weight system n Solid cover
n Bag dump station n Hinged cover
n Batching size range:_______ to ______ (also complete pages 1, 2, 3)
n Cover with inlet port
n lbs or n kg n Drum dumper n Screen
n Batching frequency:_______ batches/hr (also complete pages 1, 2, 3)
n Bag support tray
Batching accuracy required: ±______% n Silo n Vibrator
Number of ingredients being Holding capacity:_______ n ft3 or n m3 n Agitator
weigh-batched:____________________ n Casters
n Bag compactor
CONTROLLERS FOR:
n Fixed rate conveying MATERIAL SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS
n Variable rate conveying

EXISTING
CHECK MATERIAL MATERIAL EQUIPMENT

NEW
n Weigh batching ALL SOURCE DESTINATION TYPE
THAT APPLY (indicate (indicate (specify)
quantity) quantity)
Bin/hopper
Blender (dry)
Bulk bags
Bulk truck
Conveyor
Drums
Feeder
Gaylord
Manually dumped bags
Mixer (liquid)
Molding machine
Packaging machine
Railcar
Reactor
Rotary valve
Separator
Silo
Size reduction equip’t
Tank
Weigh hopper
Other:

Please complete “Conveyor System Diagram” page 5

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FLEXIBLE SCREW CONVEYORS
(continued)

Please provide dimensions on the diagram similar to your configuration, or sketch it on the grid at bottom.

End of Flexible Screw Conveyor Quotation Request Form

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FLEXI-DISC™
TUBULAR CABLE CONVEYORS

CONVEYING CAPACITY
WEIGHT:
Min______________ Max______________
n lbs/hr or n kg/hr
VOLUME:
Min______________ Max______________
n ft3/hr or n m3/hr

OPERATIONAL DUTY
n Continuous:
(non-stop running of conveyor)
________ hrs/day ________ days/week
INLET ADAPTERS FLOOR HOPPERS
n Intermittent:
n Metered, Quantity:___________________
(frequent on/off cycling of conveyor)
n Non-metered, Quantity:_______________ HOPPER CAPACITY
Cycle time on:_____________________
n 1 ft3 (28l)
Cycle time off:_____________________
DISCHARGES n 3 ft3 (85l)
n Volumetric batching n Tubular Discharge Valve n 5 ft3 (142l)
Batch weight:_________ n lbs or n kg Quantity:___________________________ n 8 ft3 (225l)
Required batch delivery time: n Full-Flow (Non-Valved) n 14 ft3 (400l)
__________________ minutes Quantity:___________________________ n 20 ft3 (560l)
Batch frequency: ________ batches/day
n Gain-in-weight batching system HOPPER OPTIONS
n Batching size range:_______ to ______ n Solid cover
n lbs or n kg n Hinged cover
n Batching frequency:_______ batches/hr n Cover with inlet port
Batching accuracy required: ±______% n Screen
Number of ingredients being n Bag support tray
weigh-batched:____________________ n Vibrator
n Agitator
CONTROLLERS FOR: n Bag compactor
n Fixed rate conveying
n Variable rate conveying
n Weigh batching
MATERIAL SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS

EXISTING
CONTROL OPTIONS CHECK MATERIAL MATERIAL EQUIPMENT

NEW
n Level sensor ALL SOURCE DESTINATION TYPE
(indicate (indicate (specify)
n On/off timer THAT APPLY quantity) quantity)
n Batch timer Bin/hopper
n Remote operator station
Blender (dry)
EQUIPMENT Bulk bags
n Bulk bag discharger Bulk truck
(also complete pages 1, 2, 10, 11) Conveyor
n Bulk bag filler Drums
(also complete pages 1, 2, 11)
n Bag dump station Feeder
(also complete pages 1, 2, 3) Gaylord
n Drum dumper Manually dumped bags
(also complete pages 1, 2, 3) Mixer (liquid)
n Silo Molding machine
Holding capacity:_______ n ft3 or n m3
Packaging machine
Railcar
Reactor
Rotary valve
Separator
Silo
Size reduction equip’t
Tank
Weigh hopper
Other:

Please complete “Conveyor System Diagram” page 7

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TUBULAR CABLE CONVEYORS
(continued)

Please provide dimensions on the diagram similar to your configuration, or sketch it on the grid at bottom.

End of Tubular Cable Conveyor Quotation Request Form

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PNEUMATI-CON®
PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS
(including weigh batching systems)

CONVEYING CAPACITY
WEIGHT:
Min_____________ Max______________
n lbs/hr or n kg/hr
VOLUME:
Min_____________ Max______________
n ft3/hr or n m3/hr

OPERATIONAL DUTY
n Continuous:
(non-stop running of conveyor)
________ hrs/day ________ days/week
n Intermittent:
(frequent on/off cycling of conveyor) CONTROL OPTIONS HOPPER CAPACITY
n Level sensor n 1 ft3 (28l)
Cycle time on:________off:__________
n On/off timer n 3 ft3 (85l)
n Volumetric batching
n Batch timer n 5 ft3 (142l)
Batch weight:________ n lbs or n kg
n Remote operator station n 8 ft3 (225l)
Required batch delivery time:
__________________ minutes n 14 ft3 (400l)
EQUIPMENT n 20 ft3 (560l)
Batch frequency: _______ batches/day n Mobile configuration
n Gravimetric batching n Hand-held
n Bulk bag discharger HOPPER OPTIONS pick-up wand
n Loss-of-weight system (also complete pages 1, 2, 10, 11)
n Gain-in-weight system n Solid cover
n Bulk bag filler n Hinged cover
n Batching size range:______ to ______ (also complete pages 1, 2, 11)
n lbs or n kg n Cover with inlet port
n Bag dump station n Screen
n Batching frequency:______ batches/hr (also complete pages 1, 2, 3)
Batching accuracy required: ±_____% n Bag support tray
n Drum dumper n Air fluidizers
Number of ingredients:_____________ (also complete pages 1, 2, 3)
n Agitator
n Silo n Casters
SYSTEM TYPE: Holding capacity:_____ n ft3 or n m3
n Vacuum n Bag compactor
n Positive pressure
CONVEYOR DISTANCE/ELBOWS:
Horizontal:_______________nn ft or n m MATERIAL SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS
n ft or n m
Vertical:__________________n

EXISTING
CHECK MATERIAL MATERIAL EQUIPMENT

NEW
Number of elbows:___________________ ALL SOURCE DESTINATION TYPE
THAT APPLY (indicate (indicate (specify)
quantity) quantity)
CONTROLLERS FOR:
Bin/hopper
n Fixed rate conveying
Blender (dry)
n Variable rate conveying
n Weigh batching Bulk bags
Bulk truck
Conveyor
Drums
Feeder
Gaylord
Manually dumped bags
Mixer (liquid)
Molding machine
Packaging machine
Railcar
Reactor
Rotary valve
Separator
Silo
Size reduction equip’t
Tank
Weigh hopper
Other:

Please complete “Conveyor System Diagram” page 9

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PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEMS
(continued)

Please provide dimensions on the diagram similar to your configuration, or sketch it on the grid at bottom.

End of Pneumatic Conveying Systems Quotation Request Form

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BULK-OUT® BLOCK-BUSTER®
BULK BAG DISCHARGERS BULK BAG CONDITIONERS

FRAME TYPE: FRAME TYPE:

n Half frame: model BFH (above left) n Stand-alone forklift load: model BCF (above left)
n Forklift load: model BFF (above center) n Stand-alone electric trolley and hoist load: model BCC
n Electric trolley and hoist load: model BFC (above right) (above center)
n Integral with bulk bag unloader: model BCI
BAG SPOUT INTERFACE: (above right, shown with model BFC bulk bag discharger)
n TELE-TUBE® telescoping tube with SPOUT-LOCK® clamp ring (Also complete “Bulk Bag Discharger Specifications” at left)
n Interface chute with door
OPTIONS:
MATERIAL OUTLET: n Manual turntable
n Flanged outlet only (stand-alone frame models only)
n Floor hopper n Powered turntable
n with provision for manual dumping (stand-alone frame models only)
n with flanged outlet only n Powered scissor lift
n with outlet valve: (stand-alone frame models only)
Size:________________________ n in. or n mm and type:
n Slidegate
n Rotary
n Butterfly
n Other:___________________________________________________
n Conveyor
n Flexicon Tubular Cable Conveyor
n Flexicon Flexible Screw Conveyor
n Flexicon Pneumatic Conveyor
n Other Conveyor:
(Specify type)_____________________________________________
n Feeder
n Volumetric
n Gravimetric

OPTIONS:
n FLOW-FLEXER® bag activator
n POP-TOP™ bag stretching device
(model BFF forklift load only)
n BAG-VAC® dust containment system
n Flow control valve (cinches bag spout
for controlled starting/stopping of flow):
n POWER-CINCHER®
flow control valve
n Iris flow control valve
(not to be used with TELE-TUBE® and SPOUT-LOCK® devices)
n Flexicon Flexible Screw Conveyor
(See “FLEXICON® Flexible Screw Conveyors Quotation Request Form,”
on pages 4 and 5)
n Flexicon Tubular Cable Conveyor
(See “FLEXI-DISC™ Tubular Cable Conveyors Quotation Request Form,”
on pages 6 and 7)
n Flexicon Pneumatic Conveyor
(See “PNEUMATI-CON® Pneumatic Conveying Systems Quotation Request
Form,” on pages 8 and 9)

Also complete “Bulk Bag Specifications,” page 11 Also complete “Bulk Bag Specifications,” page 11

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FLEXICON® BULK BAG SPECIFICATIONS
BULK BAG FILLERS

ALL DIMENSIONS OF
SUSPENDED BAG

FRAME TYPE:
n TWIN-CENTERPOST™ design: model BFL
(Fill head is adjustable in height through use of forklift)
n REAR-POST design: model BFR
(Select method for fill head height adjustment):
n Forklift n Manual crank
n Electrically powered
n SWING-DOWN® design: model BFS
(includes powered fill head height adjustment)
FILLING METHOD/INTERFACE:
n Conveyor
n Flexicon Tubular Cable Conveyor
n Flexicon Flexible Screw Conveyor
n Flexicon Pneumatic Conveyor
n Other Conveyor:
(Specify type)_________________________________________

n Gravity fill by flow control valve

n Existing valve
n Flexicon to supply valve
Size:____________________ n in. or n mm and type:
n Slidegate
n Rotary
n Butterfly
n Other:________________________________________________
OPTIONS:
n Empty bag inflator (pre-inflates bulk bag prior to filling)
(Specify sealing valve): n CROSS-CORNER n FULL SIDE SLEEVE
n Slidegate valve
n Butterfly valve
n None
n Densification deck
(densifies and de-aerates material in bulk bag)

n Scale system n LOOP-TYPE n OTHER LOOP TYPE

n With programmable weigh batch controller (Please sketch)
n With additional controls for feeding system
n Load cells only FULL BULK BAG WEIGHT:
___________________________ lbs or n kg
n Roller conveyor system
(for use only with REAR-POST and SWING-DOWN® designs) DOES BULK BAG
n Powered roller HAVE INTERNAL LINER?
n Gravity roller n No n Yes (If yes, liner type):
n Full cylinder sleeve
n Pallet dispenser
n Fitted and attached
n Slipsheet dispenser
BAG DISCHARGE OUTLET
n Filled bag index package to position pallets and fill bags, n As shown on drawing
with pneumatic stop and photo eye(s) n Other (please attach specification sheet)
n Check weigh package
End of Bulk Bag Discharger and
Also complete “Bulk Bag Specifications,” right Bulk Bag Filler Quotation Request Forms

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or to the nearest Flexicon manufacturing location below:

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