A bulk material container can include a body, having a plurality of side walls, a bottom, a cavity, and an opening, and a first engagement element. The plurality of side walls are coupled to the bottom, and the cavity, which is configured to receive a bulk material, is formed within the plurality of side walls and above the bottom. The opening is formed by the plurality of side walls spatially opposite of the bottom and is configured to discharge the bulk material when the container is at least partially inverted. The first engagement element can be configured to receive one or more prongs of a transportation device or a bulk material unloading device. In some embodiments, the container may also include a second engagement element and/or a third engagement element, for example with the first, second, and/or third engagement elements differing from each other.

An apparatus for emptying the contents of a container. The apparatus may include a base, a frame, and a vertical lift. The lift may include a drive portion fixed to the base and a linearly movable member pivotally coupled to the frame. The drive portion may be configured for driving the linearly movable member for movement relative to the base along a substantially linear axis. The lift may also include a pivot arm having a first end coupled to the base and a second end pivotally coupled to the frame. As the drive portion drives the linearly movable member along the substantially linear axis the frame moves upwardly and rotates relative to the base. The apparatus may include a base and a frame including an extension frame slidably movable between a non-extended position and an extended position. The apparatus may also include a conveyor disposed adjacent the extension frame.

A skip pan for handling materials comprising a base of the skip pan for containing the materials. A portion of a contour thereof has walls and a remainder of the contour is a wall-less edge. A bridge holds the base and comprises, at the top, a connecting portion for connecting to an arm of a material handler. The connecting portion is rotatable along a vertical axis thereof to provide a spinning movement to the skip pan. The connecting portion is tiltable by the arm of the material handler. An actuator provides an adaptable inclination of the base of the skip pan with respect to the bridge to keep the base balanced when the connecting portion is tilted to avoid contents to slide by the wall-less edge during movement.

A system includes a frame with a back rail and a ground rail. The back rail and the ground rail are positioned transverse to each other. A guide is attached to the ground rail. A sliding tilt loader apparatus includes a bucket; a chute; and a first pivot mechanism attached to a first end of a rear portion of the bucket. The first pivot mechanism is to translate along the guide. A second pivot mechanism is attached to a second end of the rear portion of the bucket. Rotation of the first pivot mechanism and the second pivot mechanism coincide with tilting of the chute and the bucket causing the chute to angularly rotate and align with the bucket upon the chute and bucket reaching a completed tilt position.

A system includes a frame with a back rail and a ground rail. The back rail and the ground rail are positioned transverse to each other. A guide is attached to the ground rail. A sliding tilt loader apparatus includes a bucket; a chute; and a first pivot mechanism attached to a first end of a rear portion of the bucket. The first pivot mechanism is to translate along the guide. A second pivot mechanism is attached to a second end of the rear portion of the bucket. Rotation of the first pivot mechanism and the second pivot mechanism coincide with tilting of the chute and the bucket causing the chute to angularly rotate and align with the bucket upon the chute and bucket reaching a completed tilt position.

A storage cube for transporting bulk materials from a supply location to a wellsite comprising a generally cube shape of sidewalls with a left positioning device, a right positioning device, and a discharge gate coupled to an outlet portal configured to an open position or a meter position. The storage cube includes an angled dispenser formed with a first angled corner, a second angled corner, the back side, and the front side. The dispensing angle formed by each side of the angled dispenser is a function of the position of the storage cube. The storage cube is configured to deliver a volume of bulk material greater than a comparable volume of a portable container.

A storage cube for transporting bulk materials from a supply location to a wellsite comprising a generally cube shape of sidewalls with a left positioning device, a right positioning device, and a discharge gate coupled to an outlet portal configured to an open position or a meter position. The storage cube includes an angled dispenser formed with a first angled corner, a second angled corner, the back side, and the front side. The dispensing angle formed by each side of the angled dispenser is a function of the position of the storage cube. The storage cube is configured to deliver a volume of bulk material greater than a comparable volume of a portable container.