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Quadruple the Power – High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System

Fast and efficient unloading of high viscosity liquids from multiple drums in one operation, with 99% product extraction.

Front view of Tapflo High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System
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Front view of Tapflo High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System

Applications

Advantages

Controls

Operating Process

Specs & Compatibility

FAQs

Typical Applications

Our HVS Quattro is suited to a number of applications requiring fast unloading, including:

 

  • Food & beverage: tomato paste, tomato puree, fruit & vegetable concentrate, sauce concentrate, glucose syrup, caramel, peanut butter, mayonnaise, chocolate, fudge, cream, and much more.
  • Cosmetics & pharma: vaseline, wax, creams & lotions, mascara, facial cleansers, facial masks, petroleum jelly, oil
  • Industrial: grease (including heavy-duty lithium-based class 3 grease), paint, resin, coating & sealing compounds

 

And many more applications of similar viscosities.

System Advantages

Multiple Drum Handling

Unload up to 4x 200l drums with a mobile articulated arm

High Viscosity Applications

Capable of handling liquids with viscosities up to 100,000 cPs

Maximum Product Recovery

Up to 99% product extraction, reducing product loss

Time-Saving Automation

Automatic operation ensures the pump stops when the drum is empty

Customisable Control Panels

The HVS Quattro is managed via an integrated control panel with:

 

  • Automatic or manual operating
  • Pump positioning controls (start/stop, raise/lower)
  • Adjustable pumping speed
  • Safety features and emergency stop
  • Dry-running protection
  • Batching mode for precise volume control
  • Seamless integration with other machines

 

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HVS Quattro Drum Unloading System Operating Process

Designed for automatic, repeatable multi-drum emptying

Step 1

Position:

The system is positioned at the drum storage area via forklift or truck

Step 2

Engage:

Using the articulated arm, the pump and scraping lid are lowered onto the drum

Step 3

Automatic Unloading:

Pressing START initiates the automatic unloading, stopping when the drum is empty

Step 4

Manual (Optional):

Alternatively, manual control can be used for pump movement and operation

Step 5

Removal:

The empty drum’s lid is removed, with optional compressed air assist to speed up removal

Step 6

Next Drum:

The articulated arm then moves the pump across to the next drum, repeating the process

Key Specifications

Max Capacity 400 l/min
Volume 2300ml
Max Discharge Pressure 8 Bar
Max Air Pressure 8 Bar
Max Solids Passage (Ball Valve) 15 mm
Max Solids Passage (Flap valve) 42 mm
Max Viscosity Up to 100,000 cPs
Max Temperature 100°C
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Compatible Drums & Containers

  • Straight Drums (200l steel) – most common and widely available option.
  • Conical Drums – Space saving when empty.
  • IBC, Goodpack, Bag-in-Box etc
  • Tailored Drum Solutions – Custom scraping lids, compensation for shape variation or wall damage
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What is the HVS Quattro System designed for?

What pump does the Quattro System use?

How fast can the Quattro unload a single drum?

What is the extraction efficiency?

Can the Quattro system be customised?

Is the Quattro system suitable for hazardous areas?

Looking for something else?

What is the HVS Quattro System designed for?

Tapflo’s High Viscosity Quattro Drum Unloading System (HVS) is designed to efficiently remove up to 99% product from up to 4 drums or containers.

 

This system is built for high-volume unloading of high-viscosity media. Whilst having an integrated control panel in which the operation can be automated.

 

 

What pump does the Quattro System use?

The Quattro uses a Sanitary Diaphragm Pump with integrated lifting/lowering, mounted on an articulated arm.

 

 

How fast can the Quattro unload a single drum?

The Quattro System can unload a drum up to 590 l/min, meaning a 200l drum can be emptied under a minute, depending on the viscosity of the product and discharge pressure.

 

 

What is the extraction efficiency?

The Quattro can recover up to 99% of the product in the drums, keeping product loss and costs at a minimum.

 

 

Can the Quattro system be customised?

Yes, the Quattro system can be customised with different control panels, scraping lids, seals and container compatibility.

 

 

Is the Quattro system suitable for hazardous areas?

Yes, some models are ATEX-certified and can be used in hazardous areas and environments.

 

 

Looking for something else?

If you’re looking for a system with less volume or needing a system with gentle pumping for shear sensitive liquids, visit our Drum Unloading Systems catalogue page for our other offerings.