Automatic Bag Reorientation for Packaging Line Integration
What Is the 4217 Bag Kicker?
The Chantland MHS Model 4217 Bag Kicker is a slider-bed belt conveyor designed to automatically transfer filled bags from an upright position to a horizontal, bottom-first orientation at a right angle (90°) to the closing conveyor line.
By automating this critical step, the 4217 ensures bags are properly positioned for downstream processes such as flattening, checkweighing, metal detection, and palletizing. The result is a smoother, faster, and more reliable packaging line with reduced manual handling.
Key Design Features
- Formed frame construction – Heavy-duty 4’ length with integral slide for smooth bag transfer.
- 12” wide, 4-ply tan slip-top belt – V-guide molded underside maintains belt tracking; stainless steel lacing with overlay prevents snagging.
- Compact drive system – ½ HP drive with chain and sprockets, mounted in-frame, delivering 35 FPM belt speed.
- NEMA 12 electrical controls – Motor starter with pushbuttons and safety lockout, 208/230/460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Ph.
- Precise bag handling – Photo-eye sensors and pneumatic kick plate controls ensure consistent reorientation.
- Polished stainless-steel kick plate – Durable, low-friction surface for repeatable bag turning.
- Adjustability built in – Flared in-feed guides and adjustable supports (12”–20” belt height) accommodate various bag sizes.
Performance Highlights
- Handles speeds of up to 20 bags per minute (application-specific testing may be required).
- Provides reliable 90° transfer from filler to closer, flattener, or palletizer.
- Adjustable design ensures compatibility with multiple bag shapes, sizes, and weights.
- Reduces labor requirements and minimizes the risk of packaging errors.
Available Options
The 4217 Bag Kicker can be customized to fit your operation’s production line with a wide range of material handling options:
- NEMA 4 watertight controls
- Stainless steel (T304) construction for demanding environments
- White sanitation belt for food-grade applications
- Special finish coatings for harsh or corrosive settings
- Variable speed controls for line synchronization
- Manual or powered vertical lift configurations
Applications
The 4217 Bag Kicker is widely used in:
- Agricultural packaging – seed, grain, and feed processing
- Food production – flour, sugar, pet food, and other bulk ingredients
- Any automated bagging line where bags must be reoriented quickly and consistently
Why Bag Kickers Matter in Packaging Lines
A bag kicker conveyor is more than a mechanical step; it’s a productivity multiplier. By presenting bags horizontally and bottom-first, the 4217:
- Optimizes downstream equipment efficiency (flatteners, palletizers, check-weighers).
- Reduces errors and misfeeds, lowering downtime.
- Improves pallet stability by ensuring bags are consistently oriented.
- Enhances throughput with speeds up to 20 bags per minute.
Why Choose Chantland MHS?
For over 75 years, Chantland MHS has been a leader in conveying, packaging, and bag palletizing systems. The 4217 Bag Kicker is built with the same commitment to:
- Engineering excellence – Precision-built conveyors designed for long service life.
- Application flexibility – Configurations and options tailored to your unique line requirements.
- Quality craftsmanship – Made in the USA with industrial-grade components.
- Proven performance – Trusted by agricultural producers and industrial packagers worldwide.
Boost the Efficiency of Your Packaging Line
Backed by decades of engineering expertise and American manufacturing, the Chantland 4217 Bag Kicker is built to integrate seamlessly into your line, packaging seed, feed, food products, or industrial materials. Rugged, adjustable, and customizable to your environment, it keeps your system running smoothly and your pallets consistent from first bag to last.
Ready to simplify orientation and accelerate throughput? Contact Chantland MHS today for an engineered quote tailored to your operation.