
Q&A: What You Need to Know About Customized Conveyors
For the past 50 years, UniTrak has offered a full range of conveying solutions from simple, “off-the-shelf” bucket elevators to…
For the past 50 years, UniTrak has offered a full range of conveying solutions from simple, “off-the-shelf” bucket elevators to…
For the past 50 years, bulk material manufacturers around the world have relied on UniTrak’s flagship TipTrak™ bucket elevator conveyor…
Did you know coffee is the most highly consumed beverage on the planet? According to the National Coffee Association (NCA),…
Corrosive, abrasive and generally harsh process environments can be tough on your production line, causing unplanned downtime, lost throughput and…
The global pet food industry brings in around $94.6 billion each year and shows no signs of slowing down. In…
Gypsum (Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate [CaSO4·2H2O]), is a soft sulphate mineral. Gypsum is both mined and produced synthetically, and is commercially…
Many applications require product to be conveyed without degradation or damage. Product that is degraded or damaged during conveying results…
The TipTrak™ Twin S-5 continuous bucket elevator from UniTrak is a high capacity bucket elevator that is recommended for applications…
Many bulk bag unloaders available in the marketplace require forklift assistance to lift and position bags onto the unloader for…
Continuous bucket elevators are often used to move significant quantities of materials. However, it is often overlooked that small-sized continuous…
Food manufacturing standards and regulations are ever-evolving and changing as authorities seek to ensure better consumer safety in manufactured food…
For many batch-type processing applications, flexible screw conveyors are an excellent equipment choice. These low-cost conveyors are an attractive equipment…
Many facilities rely on bulk bag unloaders to empty bulk bags and supply their downstream processes with ingredients. A bulk…
Potash is a common constituent of many products. Because of its potassium content, potash is a key ingredient used in…
In previous blogs, we have emphasized the importance of keeping a sufficient bench stock of critical spare parts on hand…
Continuous bucket elevators are a recognized equipment choice for moving significant volumes of material both vertically and gently. Despite their…
Conveyors are a vital but often overlooked element in a facility’s production system. Conveyor maintenance is often sacrificed to the…
4 Reasons to Choose a Continuous Bucket Elevator Conveyor with a Rubber Drive Chain Continuous bucket elevator conveyors are generally…
Sanitary belt conveyors are widely used in food processing facilities. Well-constructed conveyors from reputable manufacturers will have long lifespans, lasting…
Cold patch asphalt (sometimes called cold mix asphalt) is an asphalt repair material used to patch potholes and cracks on…
Like any other equipment, sanitary belt conveyors require regular preventive maintenance (PM) activities to ensure uptime, availability and long equipment…
You can extend the service life of your continuous bucket elevator by implementing simple inspection and maintenance procedures. These procedures…
Cereal processing systems usually involve conveyors to move the product through the various stages of the production process. Key challenges…
Establishing your requirements when purchasing a continuous bucket elevator is key to a successful install and operation. At UniTrak, we…
A question we are sometimes asked at UniTrak is, how do you calculate the cost of a conveyor? The general…
Many companies are shipping their product to customers in bulk bags (also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, or FIBC’s).…
With their extremely cold temperatures, freezer and cold room environments can be very challenging settings for operating bulk materials conveyors.…
Continuous bucket elevators are widely used in many facilities to transport bulk solids. While a well-designed continuous bucket elevator is…
UniFlex Easy Clean sanitary flexible screw conveyors from UniTrak offer a simple and highly effective solution for those with sanitary…
Facilities that are required to use sanitary conveyors, such as those involved with food processing, must overcome the challenges of…
Mobile aeromechanical and flexible screw conveyors can offer numerous advantages over stationary units which are fixed in place. Mobile conveyors…
When buying a new sanitary-grade conveyor for a production or packaging line, it is normal to concentrate attention on the…
When it comes to powder conveying applications, the decision about which type of conveyor to employ sometimes involves a choice…
Cleanable conveyors are a necessary equipment choice for applications where sanitary performance is a basic requirement, from food to pharmaceuticals,…
In many facilities, conveyor quality plays a vital role in contributing to the operation’s performance and profitability. The quality of…
Conveyors are a critical part of the processing lines in many operations, moving material within or between process steps. Because…
A major issue in companies that use bulk solids conveying equipment is addressing and preventing capacity losses. In a perfect…
Global demand for sulphur continues unabated. Global output now exceeds some 60 million metric tons annually, and most sulphur produced…
In contrast to most continuous bucket elevators available in the marketplace today, TipTrak™ units from UniTrak use a rubber beltchain instead…
UniTrak is pleased to announce the introduction of a new sanitary conveyor to its equipment lineup. The KleanTrak conveyor is…
Conveying biomass wood pellets within facilities used for their production is not without its challenges. Wood pellets retain their shape…
The growth of craft brewing and distilling has required new entrants and start-ups to consider how they move input materials…
Selecting an appropriate mechanical conveyor for moving flour is an important task for millers and food processors alike. Millers look…
Some materials are inherently lumpy while others can become so during storage as the material particles become compacted and agglomerated.…
Bulk bag fillers are used to load bulk bags (aka Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, or FIBC) with different types of…
When purchasing industrial equipment, several cost factors are generally considered to determine lifecycle Return on Investment (ROI). In this blog,…
Bulk bag unloading and filling is carried out in many facilities. Bulk bags (aka Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers, or FIBC’s)…
Material testing is an activity often overlooked or bypassed when buying an engineered bulk solid material conveying solution. Without an…
Metal powders are widely used in a number of production processes. These include additive manufacturing, brazing, cold spray, filters and…
Sugar is a key ingredient in many foodstuffs. Two primary forms of sugar are often used in food production processes:…
Most corrosives are either acids or bases. Corrosives are materials that can attack and chemically destroy the metal and other…
Some severe service applications call for the vertical transport of heavy or bulky materials. Servicing of these applications can be…
Agricultural chemicals (“agrochemicals”, for short) consist of fertilizers, fumigants, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators. Agrochemicals are an important…
Many powdered materials have properties and characteristics that make them difficult-to-handle and convey. A question we are often asked is,…
Life would be lot easier for conveyor manufacturers if every application involved handling temperate products. Reality, however, is quite different…
With many production lines operating 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, plant management needs to ensure that they employ equipment…
Applications where a continuous bucket elevator is used to move a flammable or explosive material often require the conveyor to…
In many facilities, tight spaces and fixed obstacles are the reality on the production floor. In such environments, routing conveyors…
Companies whose operations involve conveying bulk solid materials often find themselves facing altered business and market needs, as well as…
Continuous bucket elevators are a proven and economical means of elevating powders and bulk solid materials. Many facilities rely on…
Dust explosions are a real and present risk when conveying materials that give off combustible dust when handled or moved.…
Conveyor systems are the backbone of many automated solutions for handling bulk solid materials. Integrated conveyor systems are turnkey solutions…
Drag and aeromechanical conveyors are widely used conveying technologies in many processing facilities. Because both technologies can service similar applications,…
In many facilities, continuous bucket elevators are used for vertically conveying hazardous materials. Minimizing risk and ensuring health and safety…
You’ve purchased and installed a continuous bucket elevator and everything’s running fine – until Murphy strikes and your elevator and…
When purchasing a continuous bucket elevator, equipment capacity is a key consideration for ensuring that throughput objectives will be achieved.…
Bins and hoppers are often used in conjunction with aeromechanical and flexible screw conveyors. These types of conveyors are often…
Many facilities are using continuous bucket elevators to convey dusty materials. Whenever dusty materials are being conveyed, concerns arise about…
Continuous bucket elevators are often a critical piece of equipment within a process flow. Installing a new elevator correctly is…
Most positive discharge bucket elevators available in the marketplace today are driven by metal chains. In these elevators, a series…
Aeromechanical conveyors are an extremely versatile equipment option for a variety of applications. Aeromechanical conveyors are used to move a…
Hot melt adhesive pellets and chips are widely used in many production facilities to apply glue to products and packaging.…
Bucket conveyors are commonly used to vertically transport materials in many industrial processes. How typical bucket conveyors accept, move and…
A grade of sulphur that is often used in industrial processes is the pellet or prill form of the element.…
The term “nutraceuticals” refers to food products that provide health benefits in addition to the nutritional value of the foodstuffs…
The presence of combustible dust is a recognized hazard in many facilities. While most are aware of the dangers and…
Wastewater treatment involves more than just producing an effluent that is protective of human health and the environment. Increasingly, municipalities…
Chocolate making is a highly-sophisticated process, requiring specialized machinery and strict process control. Within the industry, there are producers who…
Fertilizer in solid form can generally be broken into two types: granulated and blended. Granulated product is a homogenous mixture…
Confectionery producers use conveyors in their operations to move raw ingredients into and through the production process and to move…
Conveying carbon black is not without its challenges. Widely used as a filler and pigment colouring agent, carbon black is…
Increasingly, owners of dogs, cats and other animals are preferring dry over wet pet food as a feedstock. As buyer…
Unplanned equipment downtime is a profit killer. Unplanned downtime means maintenance interventions, delayed shipments, lost throughput, customer dissatisfaction, and increased…
Bulk material solids conveyors are mechanical and electrical devices with many moving parts. As such, they present a safety hazard…
Consumption of coffee beverages continues to increase globally, with consumer preferences for blended flavoured and unflavoured products remaining strong. To…
According to the Tea Association of the USA, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water.…
Buyers of mechanical bulk material conveyors have a variety of technologies available to choose from. While no conveying technology yet…
A recent contaminated ground beef recall announced by the USDA/FSIS highlights the need for safe food production. Because conveyors play a vital…
Critical service applications are those which involve the conveying of dangerous materials that are hazardous to life and well-being. These…
A key requirement in many bulk solids conveying applications is that the conveyor must fit into, and accommodate, limited space.…
The July, 2017 issue of Powder and Bulk Engineering magazine features an article by Nick Webber of UniTrak aimed at offering helpful…
For production managers and personnel using a bucket elevator, nothing is more aggravating than product spillage when material is being conveyed.…
Choosing the right equipment is only one part of the buying process for bulk material conveying equipment. Another key consideration…
Customers and buyers interested in seeing UniTrak’s line of high-care bulk material conveyors will be able to do so at…
At UniTrak, we supply bulk material conveyors for applications where the required equipment capacity is 3,000 cubic feet per hour…
Every conveying application is different and each has its own unique challenges. For these reasons, conveyor designs need to be…
When customers approach UniTrak about sourcing bulk material conveyors, we are often asked if a product test should be performed.…
Some bulk material conveying applications involve abrasive or corrosive materials, extreme temperatures and operating conditions, abusive loading or heavy-duty running.…
Conveyors for high wear applications, require special considerations to achieve needed durability, reliability and longevity and are called Severe Service applications.…
In conveying applications, granular sugar can be considered as a difficult-to-handle material. If you have an application involving sugar, it…
Here’s What You Need to Know to Pick a Custom Solution There’s a reason bucket elevators are so popular. They’re…
With continuous bucket elevators (or bucket conveyors as they are often called), the term “Carryback” is used to describe the…
Crumb rubber, produced from recycled scrap tires, is an interesting product with an increasing variety of uses. Fine-grind crumb rubber,…
While aeromechanical conveyors operate on a simple principle and have few moving parts, they are not immune from operating problems. In this…
While many conveying applications involve addressing the movement of material through production processes, another key application area is conveying final…
Equipment reliability is an essential requirement for economical production. Equipment which frequently malfunctions or breaks down results in lost revenues and increased…
Biomass energy pellets are increasingly coming into favour as a renewable fuel source. Biomass pellets are environmentally friendly, with very…
As noted in a recent blog, conveying fine powders in a bucket elevator can result in material deposition and build-up…
While bucket elevators are an effective and widely used means for conveying powders, they are not immune to the effects…
Aeromechanical conveyors, such as the Powderflight line made by UniTrak Powderflight, operate on a simple principle. Within a steel tube, a wire…
Selecting the right equipment is only one part of addressing your bulk material conveying challenge. Another is ensuring that the…
Protect your Bulk Material Handling Conveyor & Throughput with Variable Frequency Drives Undue stresses on bulk material handling conveyors such…
At UniTrak, a common customer challenge is conveying mixes and blends. Two types of mixes and blends that we often encounter…
An important factor for the successful operation of any bucket elevator is how material is fed into the unit. To…
Product spillage from conveyors can be a problem in many settings. Spilled product: • represents lost throughput and revenue, •…
Bulk bag fillers (sometimes known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container [FIBC] fillers) are used to load free-flowing dry materials from…
Emptying bulk bags, or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), can be a dusty process, depending upon the material being handled.…
Storage bins and hoppers are one of the most important considerations in any bulk material handling system. Poorly designed storage…
Chemical catalysts are used in many industries to increase the rate of chemical reactions used in production processes. With a…
Purchasing bucket elevators, like many types of capital equipment, involves an outlay. This outlay covers the equipment acquisition cost, the…
The term bulk material handling systems refers to the design and production of equipment used to handle loose, dry, bulk materials. The…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) often have unique challenges to surmount when purchasing bulk material handling equipment and systems. For…
For over 20 years, UniTrak has exhibited at Pack Expo International in Chicago, and now we see the 2016 show on the…
On October 1st, the world will observe the second annual International Coffee Day. On that day, the seventy-seven Member States…
From bucket elevators, to aeromechanical and flexible screw conveyors, we’re passionate about our portfolio of brands and the markets we…
For over 10 years, UniTrak has partnered with Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies to convey their fertilizer product at different wastewater phosphorous recovery…
Bucket elevators (bucket conveyors) are a proven way to move bulk materials within a processing facility. At UniTrak, we have…
Have you ever purchased bulk material conveying equipment and found that what you bought was a pretty good – but…
Conveying abrasive materials can be challenging due to higher wear and tear on equipment. This accelerated wear can result in…
While dry pasta production is a relatively straightforward process, it is not without its conveying challenges. This blog looks at…
The manufacture of regulated and OTC (Over-The-Counter) pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements (nutraceuticals) often involve applications for which bucket conveyors are…
Whether your conveyor system is inside a cold storage facility, handling flash frozen coffee, fruits or vegetables, or running outdoors…
Careful consideration has to be given to the selection of equipment when conveying materials that pack, cake or smear. Causes of…
Just thought we would drop a line to tell everyone we were chosen for the cover of the July Mechanical…
The team at UniTrak Today marks the annual BBQ at UniTrak, a time when we take a moment to enjoy a summer…
The costs for maintaining conveying equipment can be significant – for example, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) estimates that one-year maintenance costs…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…
In many manufacturing organizations, plant operations often receive close attention as a source of cost savings and profit improvement. Increasingly,…
TipTrak Bucket Conveyors have successfully conveyed sulphur pastilles, granules and prills. Bulk solid sulphur can be formed and produced using…
Tip #1: Match the supplier to your challenge. Suppliers of bulk material conveying equipment have wide divergences in their experience…
Sulphur can be an especially challenging material to convey. Sulphur dust suspended in the air can ignite and explode, and…
Aeromechanical conveyors have proven advantages that make them suitable for many bulk material handling situations. This blog examines some of…
In this blog, we answer some frequently asked questions about flexible screw conveyors. How does a flexible screw conveyor work?…
Bucket conveyor cleaning is a significant issue in many applications. These types of applications are most commonly found in the…
Many production environments consist of batch processing. As opposed to continuous flow operations, batch production is a non-continuous way of…
Producing high quality animal feed requires careful management of the input raw materials and the production process that transforms these…
This month’s blogs will focus on important issues and trends in bulk material conveying. This blog looks at a key…
News release featured on the Powder & Bulk Solids website, Dec 4, 2014: For over 45 years, UniTrak has defined the…
Companies that process bulk materials face a number of unique challenges. Some of these challenges can threaten the integrity or…
UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – is pleased to announce the addition of Neil Sharma to the UniTrak team…
If you are sourcing or purchasing a bucket conveyor, it is important to recognize the essential differences between the offerings…
Conveyors designed to move dry pet foods and ingredients efficiently and effectively The dry pet food market has undergone significant…
Producing energy from biomass is becoming increasingly important as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Cost-effective energy production from…
Successfully conveying chemical powders requires giving careful thought to the issue of product dusting. Aside from the challenge of continually…
We are off again. Destination? PBS Texas Powder Show in Houston. We are all back home now from our worldwind…
Powderflight aeromechanical conveyors for logistics: filling bulk material road tankers and transporters Increasingly, many bulk materials are being moved by…
Highlighting when bucket conveyors have the edge A question we are often asked is, “Do pneumatic conveying systems outperform bucket…
What are you most looking forward to at the Pack Expo Las Vegas Show? The education aspect In addition to…
Choose an equipment vendor wisely to avoid integration headaches Purchasing a bucket elevator, aeromechanical, or flexible screw conveyor involves not only buying the right equipment…
At UniTrak, we pride ourselves with really being a collaborative partner for our customers. This was very evident when we…
UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – announces a new addition to their US equipment representative network. The Hesler Company, located…
Last week we welcomed our United Kingdom counterparts to our office for some marketing & technical meetings. UniTrak Powderflight is a wholly…
Going green can save money and help the environment With the movement of many companies towards green initiatives, we are…
We are once again featured in Powder & Bulk Solids website, with a new article regarding bucket conveyor performance. Here it is…
The tremendous growth of the biomass industry has brought many material handling issues to the fore. Generally, biomass materials fall…
The TipTrakTM line of bucket conveyors protect operators from any hazardous & dusty materials in their operating environment. The fully enclosed design of…
UniTrak is once again headed to PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 28-30th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the…
UniTrak recognizes its responsibility to conduct business in a way that protects and improves the state of the environment for…
On July 10th, 2015 the Northumberland Manufacturers Association is inviting members and associates to take part in a plant tour of our…
At UniTrak, we like to believe that the relationships with our representatives and agents are truly partnerships. We collaborate with…
Today, UniTrak hosted the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), at a…
UniTrak showcases all 6 product lines at the recent PackEx Toronto. See our equipment in action. See all of our…
Facilities that are ready to take the next step from manually unloading material bags or sacks often scale-up their operations…
On July 10th, UniTrak opened its doors to NMA (Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association) members to showcase our newest improvements to our plant.…
Two food powder conveying challenges often encountered are the need to prevent contamination and mitigating the problems of dusting. In…
President Bill Gorsline was asked by Powder Bulk Engineering to provide insights on what the best mechanical conveyor for fragile…
Bucket conveyors (sometimes known as bucket elevators) are a proven way to move powders and other materials vertically. For any…
As we noted in a previous blog on conveyor systems integration, the infeed area of conveyors can often be a source…
Purchasing a bucket, aeromechanical, or flexible screw conveyor involves not only buying the right equipment and configuration, it also involves…
The above is a screengrab from the show map for PackEx Toronto 2015. Our lovely 10 x 50 booth, number…
This past Friday, June 5th, UniTrak Corporation Limited of Port Hope, recognized two team members who were celebrating their 30th anniversary…
Conveying sticky materials can pose a tough challenge for manufacturers and processors. These materials can adhere to equipment, significantly eroding…
Like most other types of conveying equipment, bucket conveyors are not immune to the risk of explosion when conveying certain…
UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON has announced a recent addition to their US equipment representative network. Dynequip Inc., located in St.…
Just over two weeks away now, PackEx Toronto 2015 is poised to be an amazing show. We are so thrilled…
At UniTrak we understand that our customers can’t always visit our facility to see our equipment, or travel to factory…
UniTrak has three different lines of conveyors that can handle the challenges associated with brewery conveyor systems. We specialize in…
UniTrak Corporation Limited is happy to announce the appointment of the new Managing Director Nick Webber of its United Kingdom…
UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – has launched a new website ( www.unitrak.com ) focused on enhancing the user’s experience while…
Booth # 1231 June 16-18, 2015 at the Toronto Congress Centre At UniTrak, we pride ourselves on seeking out the best…
A Minute with Travis: Service and Support Specialist As a seasoned member of the service team, Travis has some key…
Beardow Adams manufactures hot melt adhesives and can produce up to 50,000 tonnes each year, at their headquarters in Milton…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of our ISO 9001 certification. In 1995, we instituted company-wide policies and procedures that drive high…
Do you need to convey material outdoors or in a low temperature area of your plant? Be confident that we…
Ensuring product integrity as it travels from one process to another is often one of the biggest challenges we face…
As you know, the sales cycle for UniTrak equipment is often a lengthy one. It can take several years from…
In conjunction with our Buffalo distributor, Pooley Inc., we have been awarded a bid to supply Boston Valley TerraCotta with a PEC TipTrak™. Utilizing…
Contained within the broad spectrum of screw conveyor types and their particular application, is a substantial niche occupied by flexible…
UniTrak is excited to introduce 3 new faces to our growing team. Julie Shipp US Sales Manager julie@unitrak.com Julie brings…
As a part of our 45th Anniversary celebrations, we wanted to reach out to existing customers to get their take…