Big bag vulstation met kolom HS

Big bag filling station with HS column — definition: The HECHT big bag filling station with HS (Height-adjustable Spout) column combines precise FIBC filling with an electrically height-adjustable filling spout column (stroke 400–1,200 mm), enabling ergonomic operator access for bag connection at any FIBC size from 500 to 2,000 kg. The HS column eliminates overhead reaching and bending (ISO 11228, Arbowet compliance), while maintaining ATEX 2014/34/EU (zone 21), OIML R 76 ±0.1% weighing accuracy, GMP Annex 1 (2022), and EHEDG class II containment standards.

Key specifications

• Height adjustment: 400–1,200 mm motorised stroke, ±2 mm positioning; fill capacity 500–2,000 kg; speed up to 20 t/h
• Compliance: ATEX 2014/34/EU cat. 2D (zone 21), OIML R 76 class III (±0.1%), GMP Annex 1 (2022), EHEDG class II, ISO 11228, EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, NEN-EN 60079-32
• HECHT products: BG-HS filling station; integrates with HECHT LBK-EC unloading stations, ProClean Conveyor, and automated pallet handling systems via OPC-UA
• Applications: pharmaceutical contract manufacturing (variable FIBC sizes per campaign), food multiproduct lines (allergen changeover FSMA), chemical toll manufacturing (ATEX St1/St2, multiple product grades)
• Key benefit: ergonomic operator access reduces MSD risk by 40%, handles FIBC heights 900–1,800 mm without manual adjustment, OIML-certified fill accuracy maintained across all column positions

The HECHT BG-HS is part of the complete big bag filling station portfolio, tested and validated at our Test & Trial Centre in Vlaardingen. Ergonomic and pharmaceutical GMP Annex 1 filling for chemical industry applications configurations are available for multi-product campaign environments.

Bij dit volledig beklede big bag vulstation met kolom HS zijn alle energieleidingen en toevoerleidingen onder de demonteerbare roestvrijstalen bekleding gelegd.
De gladde oppervlakken zijn gemakkelijk te reinigen. Het station is dankzij de vloerweegschaal in E-vorm gemakkelijk te bedienen met een handpallettruck. 

FAQ — Big bag filling station with HS column

What is the HS column and why is it important for ergonomic big bag filling?

The HS (Height-adjustable Spout) column is a motorised vertical actuator that moves the filling spout to match the exact height of each FIBC bag — eliminating the need for operators to reach overhead or crouch during bag connection. This complies with ISO 11228-1 manual handling limits (<25 kg at shoulder height) and Dutch Arbowet ergonomics requirements, reducing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk by up to 40%. The column adjusts automatically via recipe from the HMI/SCADA system when switching between different FIBC formats.

Can the HS column filling station handle multiple FIBC sizes in a multi-product environment?

Yes — this is the primary advantage of the HS column design. The motorised stroke (400–1,200 mm) covers all standard FIBC heights from 900 mm (500 kg bag) to 1,800 mm (2,000 kg bag). Height recipes are stored per product/FIBC format in the HMI, enabling one-touch changeover between bag sizes without manual adjustment. For pharmaceutical contract manufacturers and food multiproduct lines, this eliminates setup time and ensures consistent fill accuracy (OIML ±0.1%) across all bag formats.

How is the HECHT BG-HS filling station validated for GMP pharmaceutical use?

GMP validation follows GAMP 5 V-model: DQ (design qualification) confirms ATEX/GMP/OIML compliance; IQ verifies installation (material certificates EN 10204 3.1, ATEX documentation, cable routing); OQ confirms fill accuracy (OIML ±0.1%, n=30 fills), dust containment (SMEPAC), and height accuracy (±2 mm); PQ demonstrates sustained performance over 3 production batches. Electronic batch records with 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail via OPC-UA to MES. Plant Partner B.V. provides on-site IQ/OQ/PQ execution with full GMP documentation package.

Author: Mark van Leeuwen, Sales Director Hecht Technology B.V. Reviewed: 29 May 2026.

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• Vanaf drie zijden vrij toegankelijk
• Automatische aanpassing aan verschillende bigbag-afmetingen
• E-vormige of U-vormige weegschaal
• Bevoorrading met handpallettruck alleen met E-vormige weegschaal
• Productverdichting door triltafel en cyclische heffing (met triltafel is toevoer met handpallettruck niet mogelijk)
• Hefvermogen van 750 kg tot 1500 kg
• Integratie van alle gangbare vulkoppen