model size a b c d e f
sdh125 1/8yd 29 15 31 31 30 18
sdh25 1/4yd 43 24 47 30 29 27
sdh125 3/8yd 43 28 47 32 29 31
sdh50 1/2yd 43 28 48 39 36 31
sdh75 3/4yd 48 33 59 39 36 36
sdh100 1yd 48 35 62 40 36 38
sdh150 1-1/2 55 43 66 45 41 46
sdh200 2yd 45 45 66 57 54 48
sdh300 3yd 59 56 74 64 60 59
sdh400 4yd 59 56 74 84 80 59
sdh500 5yd 59 56 74 104 100 59

front end load de-cant hoppers dimensions:

Paint specifications:

  • interior and exterior sandblasted.
  • interior triple coal tar epoxy coated.
  • exterior epoxy primed 2-part.
  • exterior painted with polyurethane top coat 2-part.
    ​solid colors only.
  • removable filter basket either coal tar epoxy coated, 
    ​epo-phen hi temp coated or completely galvanized.
  • d.o.t. safety reflective stripping on all 4 sides.
  • safety and warning decals.

Certified data sheet
800 cfm blue filter material


  • fiber material: polyester
  • filament type: monofilament
  • weave: spiral
  • weight: 38.35 oz/yd²
  • thickness: .110”
  • thread count per inch: 17 x 5
  • air permeability: 800 cfm
  • tensile strength: 1560 pli
  • used on the walls, which is a more open weave.
  • hopper covers option available upon request.
  • hopper crane pick-up eyes option available upon request.
  • specifications subject to change without notice.


dewatering has drastically reduced costs on disposal fees.

Low profile hoppers:

Certified data sheet
500 cfm white filter material


  • test strip: 1” wide
  • fiber material: polyester
  • filament type: monofilament
  • weave: satin
  • finish: heat set
  • weight: 35.4 oz/yd²
  • thickness: .076”
  • thread count per inch: 64 x 24
  • air permeability: 500 cfm
  • tensile strength: 1340 pli
  • used on the floor, which stops the particles from bypassing.

Certified data sheet
650 cfm white filter material


  • test strip: 1” wide
  • fiber material: polyester
  • filament type: monofilament
  • weave: plain weave
  • finish: heat set
  • weight: 25 oz/yd²
  • thickness: .070”
  • thread count per inch: 15 x 11
  • air permeability: 600 cfm
  • tensile strength: 1180 pli
  • used on the walls, which is a more open weave.
  • 1/8 yard weight capacity 1,500 lbs.
  • 1/4 yard weight capacity 3,000 lbs.
  • 3/8 yard weight capacity 3,000 lbs.
  • 1/2 yard weight capacity 4,000 lbs.
  • 3/4 yard weight capacity 5,000 lbs.
  • 1 yard weight capacity 6,000 lbs.
  • 1-1/2 yard weight capacity 6,000 lbs.
  • 2 yard weight capacity 6,000 lbs.
  • 3 yard weight capacity 5,000 lbs.
  • 4 yard weight capacity 4,000 lbs.
  • 5 yard weight capacity 4,000 lbs.


Low profile hoppers

  • 2-1/2 yard weight capacity 6,000 lbs.
  • 3 yard weight capacity 5,000 lbs.
  • 3-1/2 yard weight capacity 5,000 lbs.
model size a b c d e f
lph250 2-1/2 57 43 66 66 62 46
lph300 3 yd 57 43 66 85 82 46
lph350 3-1/2 57 43 66 99 96 46
model size l w h
felh200 2yd 81 39 45
felh300 3yd 82 46 52

Hoppers

Self-dumping filtered de-cant hopper™
Specifications


Construction Specifications:

  • i.d.s. Self-dumping filtered de-cant hoppers™ are designed for dewatering a variety of materials, including sludge, mud, slurry, fly ash, pulp, liquid waste, sewer, septic, grease, grit, oils, chemicals, drill turnings, brewer’s grain, distiller’s mash and other materials.
  • heavy duty water tight self-dumping filter hoppers allow for safe and easy loading, transporting and dumping of material, and the filter basket for dewatering.
  • all filter material is attached to a removable filter basket.
  • units incorporate a new heavy duty base for forklift handling of materials.
  • manufactured in several sizes from 1/8 to 5-yard hoppers.
  • quality filter hoppers customize to your needs.
  • constructed of 7 gauge steel body with angle reinforcements and structural steel base.
  • fully welded interior seams for maximum strength and for watertight construction.
  • all exposed welds are cleaned of welding slag and rounded.
  • all exposed sharp edges and corners are rounded.
  • 1” round rocker stops on 3 to 5-yard models.
  • the lock handle is fabricated from ½” plate with a 1 ½” lock pin mounted to a ¼” plate.  a safety lock is also provided to assure safe activation of the dumping mechanism.
  • hopper safety chains.
  • (2) floor trench drains to allow easy and faster dewatering. 
  • (2) 2” or 3” drain ports with cam lock fittings and caps.
  • a variety of hopper volumes, options, colors, and construction are available on all models.
  • hopper casters option available upon request.

De-cant hoppers dimensions:

Filter material specifications:

  • 500 to 800 cfm filter material.
  • walls with filter material.
  • floor without filter material.
  • stainless steel button head fasteners.  (no studs).
  • interior hold down strips 6061 aluminum or galvanized steel.
model size l w h
felh400 4yd 74 58 53

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