Chip containers for forklifts SKW-ET · SGU · SKM · S3S – 250 L to 2 m³ · with sieve & oil drain cock
Chip containers for the professional collection and disposal of metal and wood chips from machining centres – with and without liquid separation. Four series: box trolley SKW-ET (ground-level emptying, sieve, wheels), tipping chip container SGU (up to 2 m³, up to 1500 kg), SKM (oil-/water-tight, sieve + oil drain cock, tiltable by cable pull from the forklift seat) and S3S (tips to three sides).
SKW-ET – box trolley with sieve & wheels
The SKW-ET box trolleys (250–1000 litres) are oil- and water-tight, have an integrated sieve plate for separating liquid and solid, and a drain cock. With wheels and a push handle they are mobile – can be filled at the machine and set down via forklift fork pockets. Ground-level emptying. The cheapest entry-level series from €748.
SGU – tipping chip container up to 2 m³
The SGU series (0.3–2 m³) are classic tipping chip containers for the forklift – without a sieve, for high load capacities up to 1500 kg. They collect chips and are tipped by forklift into a large container or a press. In 6 sizes with a uniform overall size and high load capacities for metal chips.
SKM – oil-tight with cable tipping from the forklift seat
The SKM (0.3–0.75 m³) combines oil- and water-tightness with a sieve plate and a 1" drain cock for liquid separation – and can be tipped at any height by cable pull from the forklift seat without the driver having to get out. Wheels and a push handle for ground-level mobility. The most convenient solution for oily chips.
S3S – tips to three sides
The S3S chip containers (0.3–0.6 m³) can be tipped to three sides – for maximum flexibility in the emptying position. Particularly useful when the target container cannot always be approached from the same direction or several discharge positions are in use.
Chip Container Cart SKW-ET 250 Liters 1115x820x990mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 250 liters
- Load capacity: 300 kg
- Dump edge height: 680 mm
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 1115 mm x 820 mm x 990 mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container Trolley SKW-ET 400 Liters 1320x900x1090mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 400 liters
- Load capacity: 300 kg
- Weight: 93 kg or galvanized: 101 kg
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 1320 x 900 x 1090 mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container Cart SKW-ET 600 Liters 1395x1070x1155mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 600 liters
- Load capacity: 300 kg
- Weight: 141 kg, galvanized 152 kg
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 30 0.30m³ 1440x680x580mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 0.3 m³
- Load capacity: 750 kg
- Weight: 112 kg or galvanized: 121 kg
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 1440mm x 680mm x 580mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container Cart SKW-ET 1000 Liters 1420x1340x1225mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 1000 liters
- Load capacity: 300 kg
- Weight: 167 kg or galvanized: 180 kg
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 1420mm x 1340mm x 1225(1290)mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SKM - Oil and Water Resistant, with Drainage Function and Safe Handling
- Volume: 0.3 m³ - 0.75 m³
- Load Capacity: 1000 kg - 1250 kg
- Weight: 115 kg - 180 kg
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 50 0.50m³ 1440x780x680mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 0.5 m³
- Load capacity: 1000 kg
- Weight: 130 kg galvanized, 140 kg painted
- Dimensions: 1440mm x 780mm x 680mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 75 0.75m³ 1440x1280x680mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 0.75 m³
- Load capacity: 1000 kg
- Weight: 169 kg (or 182 kg if galvanized)
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container S3S 300 0.30m³ 1460x1010x890mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 0.3 m³
- Load capacity: 750 kg
- Weight: 197 kg, galvanized: 212 kg
- External dimensions (LxWxH): 1460mm x 1010mm x 890mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container S3S 600 0.60m³ 1460x1070x890mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 0.6 m³
- Load capacity: 1000 kg
- Weight: 230 kg or 248 kg galvanized
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 1460mm x 1070mm x 890mm
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 100 1.00m³ 1640x1280x780mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Content: 1 m³
- Load capacity: 1500 kg
- Weight: 220 kg, 237 kg galvanized
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 150 1.50m³ 1640x1280x1090mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 1.5 m³
- Load capacity: 1500 kg
- Weight: 250 kg, galvanized: 270 kg
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Chip Container SGU 200 2.00m³ 1640x1680x1090mm
- Galvanized or painted
- Capacity: 2.00 m³
- Load capacity: 1500 kg
- Weight: 287 kg, galvanized 308 kg
Delivery time: 3-4 weeks
The right chip container for your production
Which series for which use?
SKW-ET: mobile, fillable at the machine, sieve + drain cock – for operations that want to recover coolant and move the container just as easily by hand. SGU: pure tipping collection point, high load capacities – for large quantities of chips without oil recovery. SKM: like the SKW-ET, but additionally tiltable by cable pull from the forklift seat. S3S: like the SGU, but with a 3-sided tipping function.
Sieve plate & oil drain cock – why important?
In metal machining, in addition to the chips there is always cooling lubricant (coolant, cutting oil) – often 10–30% of the total weight of the container. The sieve plate separates liquid and solid automatically. The 1" drain cock lets the collected oil/coolant off in a controlled way – for reuse or disposal. Containers without a sieve lose this coolant uncontrolled during tipping.
SKM – cable tipping explained
The SKM can be "tipped at any height by cable pull from the forklift seat" – the driver positions the container over the target container, pulls the cable and the container tips. No getting out needed, no handling of the container. Combined with the favourable centre of gravity and the wheels for ground-level handling, the SKM is the most convenient solution for oily chips.
Load capacities – metal chips are heavy
Metal chips have very different bulk densities: aluminium chips ~400–800 kg/m³, steel chips (loose) ~800–1500 kg/m³, cast-iron chips ~2000–3000 kg/m³. With steel chips, 1 m³ can already weigh 1500 kg – the full load capacity of the SGU 100. Always check bulk density × volume against the load capacity and do not fill fully with heavy metals.
Ground-level vs. tipping emptying
The SKW-ET empties at ground level – the low pouring edge (680 mm) enables transfer into other containers or directly onto conveyor belts without lifting. All other series (SGU, SKM, S3S) are lifted by forklift and tipped over the target container. Ground-level emptying is more practical at the machine; tipping emptying by forklift is more efficient for container removal.
Oil- & water-tightness – what does it mean?
Oil- and water-tight containers (SKW-ET, SKM) have welded, tight tubs without leaks. This prevents coolant or oil from escaping during transport – important for clean hall floors and environmental protection. Non-oil-tight containers (SGU, S3S) are designed for dry chips or goods without adhering liquids. For oily chips from CNC machines, always choose the oil-tight variant.
Frequently asked questions about chip containers
The right chip container for your production
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