GB2594586B - Method and apparatus for filling bags with a flowable solid and stacking filled bags - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for filling bags with a flowable solid and stacking filled bags Download PDF

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GB2594586B
GB2594586B GB2105226.1A GB202105226A GB2594586B GB 2594586 B GB2594586 B GB 2594586B GB 202105226 A GB202105226 A GB 202105226A GB 2594586 B GB2594586 B GB 2594586B
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Hatfield Mark
Dick Geoffrey
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JPS51155241U (en) * 1975-06-02 1976-12-10
DE3001485A1 (en) * 1980-01-17 1981-08-06 Hans 4000 Düsseldorf Lissner Foldable container with parallel compartments - successively filled with granular material whilst held between increasingly spaced surfaces
DE3022560A1 (en) * 1980-01-17 1982-01-07 Hans 4000 Düsseldorf Lissner Filling installation for pourable material - is used for filling flexible containers and includes placing surface for container with movable support

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US2751954A (en) * 1952-03-04 1956-06-26 Gen Mills Inc Flexible container and fittings
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JPS51155241U (en) * 1975-06-02 1976-12-10
DE3001485A1 (en) * 1980-01-17 1981-08-06 Hans 4000 Düsseldorf Lissner Foldable container with parallel compartments - successively filled with granular material whilst held between increasingly spaced surfaces
DE3022560A1 (en) * 1980-01-17 1982-01-07 Hans 4000 Düsseldorf Lissner Filling installation for pourable material - is used for filling flexible containers and includes placing surface for container with movable support

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