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The Side Hinged FEL container

• The 8 cu yd Side Hinged FEL is the company’s top selling container for Front End Loader vehicles and is protected by patent in the UK.
• The design incorporates two plastic lids that are hinged on opposite sides of the container, and a steel top lid that is hinged along the top edge of the container.

The advantages of the SIDE hinged FEL:

• Reduction in wind scatter when emptying, as the lids create a chute for the waste to fall through
• The lids are easier to open than the conventional top hinged type
• The lids are easier to secure in the open position
• Combined with the top lid, full aperture discharge is achieved alleviating the problem of waste ‘sticking’ and the requirement to shake the container
• The side hinged FEL is also available in 4.5 cu yd and 6 cu yd capacities

The disadvantages of TOP hinged FEL:

• Wind scatter when emptying, no protection for falling waste
• The lids are more difficult to open than our side hinged type, often steps are needed to safely open and secure lids
• The lids are harder to secure in the open position
• Waste ‘sticking’ becomes an issue along with the requirement to shake the container to ensure emptying – reduces container life

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