Hopper Detail The continuously rotating conveyor flights represented a hazard to operators if limbs or clothing were to become entangled in the mechanism. Note the two fold-down barrel stops just above the hopper opening which could be used to prevent trash cans from coming into contact with the flights while they were emptied. The chain drive mechanism demanded timely maintenance to prevent problems. These may have been competitive in the 1950's and early 1960's, but the dawn of the bulk packer probably sped its demise, which happened around 1971. 8/5/04 © 2004 Eric Voytko All Rights Reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers