Transfer metal powders, alloys, oxides and processed granules between receiving, production and packaging. UniTrak matches conveying and bulk bag handling equipment to bulk density, abrasion, flow and containment requirements, helping reduce material loss and connect the transfer with your manufacturing process.
Discuss Your Metal Material Application
The right solution starts with understanding the material — not simply calling it a metal.
Many metal materials have significantly higher bulk densities than the food ingredients, polymers and other bulk solids commonly handled by conveying equipment.
Higher density affects conveyor loading, drive requirements, structural loads and achievable mass flow.
UniTrak evaluates actual bulk density and required conveying rate as part of equipment selection and sizing.
Hard and angular particles can accelerate wear on product-contact surfaces and moving components.
Successful equipment selection must consider more than whether the material can physically be conveyed. Wear characteristics, velocity, conveying path and maintenance requirements can influence which technology makes sense over the life of the equipment.
Fine metal and metal-containing powders can create dust at receiving, conveying and discharge points.
An enclosed conveying path can help reduce opportunities for material escape, while appropriate receiving and discharge arrangements help address the complete material path.
Where the dust is combustible or presents other hazards, those characteristics become part of the equipment and system design.
Some metal powders can create combustible-dust hazards depending on the material, particle size, concentration and operating conditions.
These applications require more than simply choosing a conveyor that can physically move the product.
UniTrak can engineer conveying equipment for applications requiring ATEX certification and explosion-proof (XP) electrical ratings, where appropriate, based on the specific material, area classification and project requirements.
The required configuration must be determined for each application.
Specialty metals and metal-containing ingredients can represent significant value relative to their volume.
Spillage, residual material and unnecessary product loss can therefore have a meaningful operating cost.
Conveyor selection should consider how material enters, travels through and leaves the equipment rather than focusing on throughput alone.
Fine powders can compact, bridge or flow inconsistently, while dense granular materials can create very different feeding requirements.
UniTrak evaluates receiving, hopper discharge and material introduction together with the conveyor so that the feeding arrangement matches both the material and selected conveying technology.
Explore conveying requirements for metal powders, oxides, granules and specialty ingredients used in manufacturing.
Fine metal powders can behave very differently from larger particles of the same metal.
Particle size, shape, bulk density, flow characteristics, abrasion and dust behavior all influence conveyor selection.
Some fine metal powders can also present combustible-dust requirements. UniTrak can engineer equipment configurations incorporating ATEX certification and XP electrical ratings where required for the specific application.
Common concerns: Fine Particles • Combustible Dust • Density • Flow • Containment • Product Loss
Many manufacturing processes use metal oxides and other metal-containing powders as ingredients rather than processing elemental metal itself.
These materials can vary widely in density, abrasiveness, flow behavior, particle size and dust characteristics.
UniTrak evaluates the physical material characteristics and process requirements to determine which conveying technology and equipment configuration are appropriate.
Common concerns: Dust • Abrasion • Bulk Density • Flow • Product Loss • Containment
Larger metal particles can eliminate some powder-handling issues while introducing others.
High density, abrasion and equipment loading can become particularly important as particle mass increases.
Conveyor selection should therefore be based on required mass flow and actual material behavior rather than volumetric capacity alone.
Common concerns: Density • Abrasion • Equipment Loading • Impact • Wear • Throughput
Irregular particle geometry can influence flow, feeding and conveying behavior.
Flakes and irregular particles may interlock, bridge, compact or behave differently from spherical or granular materials.
UniTrak evaluates the actual material characteristics, feeding requirements and conveying path when selecting equipment for these applications.
Common concerns: Bridging • Flow • Feeding • Compaction • Particle Shape • Discharge
Metal-containing materials are frequently introduced into another manufacturing process as relatively small but important ingredients.
In these applications, conveying requirements may be driven as much by product loss, contamination and batch integrity as by overall conveying capacity.
Suitable applications may involve transfer between bulk bags, hoppers, weighing systems, process equipment, mixers or other downstream operations.
Common concerns: Material Value • Batch Integrity • Product Loss • Contamination • Feeding • Process Integration
Some metal recovery and recycling processes produce powders, granules or other relatively consistent dry bulk materials requiring transfer between process stages.
Suitability depends heavily on particle consistency, contamination, foreign material, temperature and other physical characteristics.
UniTrak equipment is not positioned for unsorted scrap metal, large metal pieces or general scrap-processing applications.
Common concerns: Abrasion • Density • Variable Material • Dust • Wear • Foreign Material
Nickel-, cobalt- and manganese-containing powders are also used in battery-material production. Their particle form, bulk density and product-contact requirements determine the conveying arrangement.
Common concerns: Dust • Material Value • Containment • Bulk Density • Contamination • Product Loss • Combustibility
Bulk density, abrasion and particle form influence how metal materials should move. Select equipment around the required mass throughput, material-contact conditions and transfer path.
TipTrak’s interlocking buckets provide horizontal and vertical conveying while preventing spillage along the conveying path. The equipment is sized around actual bulk density and mass throughput, with bucket materials and construction selected for the material and operating conditions.
Relevant considerations: Controlled Transfer • Material Value • Product Protection • Granules • Selected Powders • Specialty Ingredients
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Powderflight’s rope-and-disc assembly generates an air stream that carries material through an enclosed tube. Its compact arrangement connects receiving with downstream equipment. Metal-powder selection accounts for bulk density, abrasion, particle characteristics and the required containment configuration.
Relevant considerations: Enclosed Transfer • Powders • Compact Routing • Dust • Process Integration
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UniFlex’s rotating flexible screw moves material from a charged hopper through a stationary tube. Its compact arrangement connects receiving with batching and process equipment. Selection accounts for screw contact, material flow, abrasion and bulk density.
Relevant considerations: Powders • Granules • Short-Distance Transfer • Batch Applications • Compact Layouts
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KleanTrak combines stainless steel construction with accessible belt and product-contact areas. It serves compatible products where belt transfer and cleaning access fit the application. Belt material, loading and cleaning arrangements are selected around the product.
Relevant considerations: Accessibility • Cleaning • Contamination-Sensitive Applications • Controlled Transfer
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Bagstander unloaders and fillers connect bulk bags with hoppers, conveyors and weighing arrangements. Each system is built around the bag, material and process, with discharge and flow-assistance components selected for the application.
Relevant considerations: Bulk Bags • Powders • Granules • Weighing • Process Integration • Material Receiving
EXPLORE BAGSTANDERConnect receiving, conveying and downstream equipment around the material and required process sequence. UniTrak supplies its core conveying and bulk bag handling equipment with selected ancillary components and agreed equipment interfaces.
For combustible metal powders, application engineering establishes the required construction, protective measures and electrical ratings for the material and installation.
Typical Process Arrangement
Bagstander → Receiving Hopper → Powderflight → Process Equipment
For suitable metal powders requiring enclosed transfer from bulk bag receiving to downstream processing.
Powderflight can be flood fed from a suitable hopper.
Typical Process Arrangement
Bagstander → Charged Hopper → UniFlex → Process Equipment
A compact arrangement for compatible metal-containing powders or ingredients suitable for flexible screw conveying.
Typical Process Arrangement
Hopper / Process Discharge → Controlled Feeder → TipTrak → Downstream Process
For suitable metal materials where bucket conveying is appropriate and controlled bucket loading is required.
Typical Process Arrangement
Hopper / Process Discharge → Controlled Feeder → KleanTrak → Downstream Process
For selected applications where accessible belt conveying and controlled material introduction are appropriate.
Typical Process Arrangement
Bagstander with Load Cells → Receiving Hopper → Selected Conveyor
For applications where the process requires visibility into the quantity of material discharged from a bulk bag.
The downstream conveyor is selected around the actual material and process requirements.
Typical Process Arrangement
Bulk Receiving → Material Transfer → Process Equipment → Intermediate Transfer → Storage or Packaging
Different stages of a metal-material process may require different conveying technologies.
Ancillary equipment may be sourced from qualified third parties where appropriate.
Review how powder grade, particle size and bulk density affect conveying. UniTrak’s metal-powder guidance covers containment, material retention and equipment selection for processes including additive manufacturing, brazing, metal injection moulding and thermal spray.
Read Metal Powder Guidance
Explore metal-containing ingredients used in battery production, including lithium cobalt oxide and nickel manganese cobalt materials. Their chemistry provides context; particle form, density, flow and product-contact requirements define the actual transfer.
Read Battery Material GuidanceTest the actual metal powder, oxide or granule to understand feeding, conveying, discharge and product retention. The results help refine the transfer arrangement, with equipment loading and material-contact requirements considered alongside the observed handling behaviour.
Contact our team with the material details and SDS before sending samples so we can confirm the test requirements.
UniTrak can evaluate suitable metal powders, metal-containing powders, granules, flakes, specialty ingredients and other dry bulk metal materials. Suitability depends on the material characteristics, required capacity, conveying path, operating environment and application requirements.
Yes, suitable nickel-containing powders, compounds and other dry bulk materials can be evaluated, including ingredients used in battery-material production. The specific material and SDS should be reviewed because different nickel-containing materials can have very different physical and safety characteristics.
Yes. UniTrak can provide conveying and bulk-material-handling equipment for suitable battery-material ingredients and process applications, including metal and metal-containing powders. Our role is moving dry bulk materials between process stages rather than manufacturing the battery chemistry itself.
Yes. Suitable metal powders can be evaluated for UniTrak conveying equipment. Particle size, bulk density, flow behavior, abrasion, dust characteristics, combustibility and other material properties influence equipment selection and configuration.
Some metal powders can present combustible-dust hazards depending on the material, particle size and operating conditions. The specific material and process requirements must be reviewed as part of equipment selection.
Yes. UniTrak can engineer equipment for applications requiring ATEX certification where applicable. The required equipment configuration and certification must be established for the specific material, location and project requirements.
Yes. UniTrak can provide equipment configurations using explosion-proof (XP) electrical components and ratings where required by the application. The required area classification and electrical requirements should be established during application engineering.
TipTrak provides controlled bucket conveying for horizontal and vertical transfer, with equipment sized around bulk density and mass throughput. Powderflight provides enclosed aeromechanical transfer for compatible powders. The choice depends on abrasion, flow, product-contact requirements and the installation. UniFlex serves compatible applications where screw conveying fits the material.
A conveying test shows how the material feeds, moves and discharges under the test conditions. Wear-life assessment also requires consideration of abrasiveness, contact materials, operating speed and duty over time.
Powderflight can be considered for compatible metal powders where aeromechanical conveying is appropriate. Abrasion, density, particle characteristics, combustibility and application requirements must be evaluated before confirming the configuration.
No. Powderflight can be flood fed directly from a suitable hopper. A metering device may be incorporated when the process requires controlled dosing, but controlled feeding is not inherently required by the conveyor.
TipTrak can be evaluated for suitable metal powders, granules and specialty materials where bucket conveying provides advantages for the application. Dense or abrasive materials require appropriate application review. TipTrak requires controlled material introduction.
Yes, suitable abrasive and high-bulk-density materials can be evaluated. Abrasion affects wear considerations, while density affects equipment loading and mass capacity. Both should be considered when selecting and sizing the conveyor.
Yes. Bagstander bulk bag equipment can be used for suitable powders and granular metal materials and integrated with hoppers, weighing equipment and selected downstream conveyors.
Suitable materials may be tested through UniTrak using available equipment following material and safety review. An SDS is required. Testing availability for combustible, reactive, toxic or otherwise hazardous materials must be confirmed before material is shipped.
Provide the material name and SDS, particle size, particle form, bulk density, required conveying rate, conveying distance and elevation, temperature, flow characteristics, abrasion information, combustible-dust information where applicable, receiving method, upstream and downstream equipment, area classification, electrical requirements and any contamination or cleaning requirements.
Review material forms, high bulk density, dust, product retention, and application-specific enclosed conveying and ATEX considerations.
READ ARTICLEReview metal-containing battery ingredients including NMC and cobalt-based materials within the broader battery-production material-handling context.
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Review published application-specific enclosure, grounding, drive-motor and ATEX considerations. Appropriate electrical classification is only one part of combustible-dust design.
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Understand why actual material properties, flow and discharge behavior should be evaluated before finalizing the conveying solution.
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Review bulk bag receiving and how Bagstander equipment can connect with downstream conveying technologies appropriate to the material and process.
READ ARTICLETell us what you need to move, where it needs to go and what is happening in the current process. Our team will review the material and transfer requirements with you.
You do not need to choose the conveyor before contacting us.
