Drip Lip
AP's drip lip water deflection design is a one-of-a-kind, roll-formed bottom sheet edge. It forces water away from the hopper and lower boot area, giving complete weather protection without a loss in capacity.

40 Degree Roofs
40 degree roofs provide additional strength and capacity. (Shown with optional pneumatic fill kit.)

Side Ladders
A unique, non-interfering safety rail and sectional, fully die-formed side ladder with dimpled, skid reducing rungs provides solid, convenient access to the feed tank.

E-Z Kleenout Panel
AP's optional E-Z Kleenout hopper panel allow for convenient and thorough ground level inspection and cleaning. The panel can be easily unbolted and removed in a matter of minutes from the exterior of the bin. A weather seal gasket protects the bin contents from the elements. The E-Z Kleenout panel can be easily adapted to existing feed bins.

Bin Roofs
AP offers your choice of a 30 degree (shown above) or 40 degree bin roof. Roof panels are precision manufactured using die-formed tooling for quality and consistency. Both the 30 degree and 40 degree roofs feature reinforcing ribs at each roof seam for added strength and rigidity.

Hopper Bottoms
Tank hoppers are available in three slopes: 45 degree for dry, free flowing grains and 60 and 67 degree for harder flowing feed.

Like the roof panels, hopper panels are die-formed with rounded corners and down turned sealing edges for safety and a weather-tight fit. In addition, assembly with rounded, truss-head bolts reduces "bridging" of contents on inner surfaces.

By fitting snugly into the offset outward throat of the hopper, the heavy gauge galvanized steel collar provides a perfectly smooth internal transition for optimum flow, as well as a sure-fit adapter for all 16" (406mm) unloading accessories. Hoppers are available at no additional cost with an optional 22" (559mm) opening which adapts to our rotary unloader ... or the larger, heavy duty 22" (559mm) metal boot.

Exclusive to AP hoppers, the "eave", the upper edge where the hopper is joined to the sidewall, is die-formed to conform to the shape of the sidewall corrugation (See A.). Most other manufacturers depend on crimping and bolt pressure to force the connection (See B.) ... which produces corrosion-prone distortion and "dimpling" of the sidewall. AP's die-formed eave provides a much tighter seal and smoother flow of material.

Auto-Lock
AP's patented "Auto-Lock" lid system allows the bin to be opened, closed and locked from the ground. The lid swings open a full 180 degrees eliminating interference with fill augers.