Tipping Frames

Container Tipping Frame consisting of:

Main Frame, comes with padeyes for lifting
A tipping bed, hinged at one end, on which the SDCB is captivated by means of dog locks
An integral hydraulic power pack, comes with control gear (power pack prime mover may be either diesel or electric)
A hydraulic lift cylinder, connected between the frame and the tipping frame
A walkway (accessed by ladder with hand rail) to allow the scraping and cleaning of the inside of the SDCB
Chute, comes with sideplates to avoid the splashing of cuttings

There are two typical installations for Container Tipping Frames:

Alongside a sunken pit. In this instance a Mark 3 CTF is installed on the edge of the pit. The Mark 3 CTF is fitted with a 2m³ tank which should be filled with water to improve the stability of the frame when the frame is installed at a fixed point. The pit may either be the final disposal point for the drill cuttings, or it may be buffer storage in front of a cuttings treatment process.
straddling the wall of an above ground storage bin. In this instance the Mark 4 CTF is installed over the wall of the pit. The discharge end of the CTF is supported on legs which extend down to the bottom of the pit. The pit may either be specifically for the cleaning of empty containers, or it may be buffer storage in front of a cuttings treatment process.

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