Abstract: An apparatus for emptying bags includes a cutting mechanism, wherein cut bags are separated from the contents therein on a bag support, a bag disposal mechanism including a vacuum unit to deliver the bags to a disposal unit. The cutting mechanism includes first and second cutting devices arranged to cut the bags along at least two cut directions, in relation to a longitudinal direction along which the bags are conveyed from the cutting mechanism, to cut a foldable flap in the material from which the bags are formed so that the flap can fold into openings of the bag support to empty the content through the openings. A related method for emptying bags is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for emptying bags includes a cutting mechanism, wherein cut bags are separated from the contents therein on a bag support, a bag disposal mechanism including a vacuum unit to deliver the bags to a disposal unit. The cutting mechanism includes first and second cutting devices arranged to cut the bags along at least two cut directions, in relation to a longitudinal direction along which the bags are conveyed from the cutting mechanism, to cut a foldable flap in the material from which the bags are formed so that the flap can fold into openings of the bag support to empty the content through the openings. A related method for emptying bags is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate the handling of multi-wall bags containing powdered or particular material or product, more specifically but not limited to the emptying of ex factory bags containing milk powder for further processing in a sterile manner. The apparatus includes an outer bag slitting station, an outer and inner bag separating device and an inner bag slitting station incorporating a tilting table to convey the slit inner bag to a powder receiving hopper.

Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate the handling of multi-wall bags containing powdered or particular material or product, more specifically but not limited to the emptying of ex factory bags containing milk powder for further processing in a sterile manner. The apparatus includes an outer bag slitting station, an outer and inner bag separating device and an inner bag slitting station incorporating a tilting table to convey the slit inner bag to a powder receiving hopper.