Bulk powder handling for additive manufacturing

Carpenter Additive is the world’s leading supplier of metal powders optimized for AM — and the first AM-focused materials company to engineer sustainable, production-ready powder delivery solutions. The 120 L Hopper gives you a bulk supply of the high-quality powder you need in an easy-to-transport, easy-to-store form.

• Boost volume: Up to 400 kg of powder per 120 L Hopper
• Minimize waste: One Hopper replaces tens of non-recyclable plastic bottles
• Improve safety and quality: Minimize operator exposure and contamination while optimizing operational efficiency and traceability

Built to perform

The Carpenter Additive 120 L Hopper provides a closed-loop powder solution, from the point of atomization to loading your AM machines. Metal powders for 3D printing are transported and stored under inert conditions when required, minimizing the risks of operator exposure and material contamination. Each 120 L Hopper can be customized to identify the specific alloy contained within and is clearly labelled for easy traceability.

• Push-fit connection points to maintain inert atmosphere
• Valves engineered to prevent powder escape
• Patented valve blocker to keep powder inside during transport
• Material identification and serialization plates

Built to sustain

Filling a high-volume machine with small containers of powder is inefficient and wasteful. Easy to use and easy to clean, the 120 L Hopper is a reusable, recyclable powder supply solution that, with each full fill, contributes to saving approximately 17 kg of plastic waste on average. The Hopper can help you achieve both your production-scale AM and sustainability goals.

For even greater storage and capabilities, ask about our 250 and 500 L Hoppers for production-scale AM.